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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 – Specs Review

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 – Specs Review
Brand: XIAOMI
Category: Smartband
  • Processor: -
  • Operating System: Proprietary OS
  • Display: 1.56" inch AMOLED
  • RAM: -
  • Battery: 125mAh LiPo battery 14 days battery life
  • Sensors: PPG heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope and Sp02 sensor

Xiaomi Mi Band 6 – Specs Review

Design and Display

It is finally here, the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 and expected the wearable bring new change this time it is very pronounce as the wearable got some visible important changes on the band. Although the look is pretty similar to the Mi Band 5, the display is pretty different.

The body of the smartwatch is still rectangular in design, having a PC body that is capsule like in design. Similar to Mi Band 5, you can replace the strap, with other third-party straps that is compatible with Mi Band 6. Regarding its body, the wearable is only offered in black color body, it there are several color options for the strap such as black, orange, yellow, olive, ivory, blue.

Overall, the body is waterproof up to 50 meters. With regards to its display, the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 has a 1.56″ inch color AMOLED screen. It is sharp, crisp with its 152 x 486 pixel resolution with 326PPI. Although the Mi Band 5 has an AMOLED screen display, the Mi Band 6 is different as it has a full display, the whole screen is occupied, unlike its predecessor that is has a rectangular screen display. On top of that is a tempered glass screen with anti-fingerprint coating.

Hardware

Xiaomi did not reveal the chipset of the smartband but only detailed the sensors loaded to it. The smartband is loaded with PPG heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope and Sp02 sensor. It has Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity compatible with Android and iOS platform. There is an NFC version but the support I think is available in China only. For its battery, the smartband has 125 mAh battery with at least 14 days of of normal usage.

Features

For its features, the fitness tracker is packed with at least 30 fitness mode, with 6 of its sports tracking has an auto detection mode (running, walking, treadmill, cycling, rowing, elliptical). With regards to the outdoor sports, there is no built-in GPS but only a support for connected GPS. It also support PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence).

Health functions included are SpO2 sensor, breathing guide as well as sleep tracking with REM, breathing quality and time tracking . Other health functions included are female health-tracking, sedentary reminder.

Additional features are camera remote shutter, alarm, preloaded watch faces and more.

Frequently Asked Questions about Xiaomi Mi Band 6

Is the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 Waterproof?

Yes, it is waterproof up to 50 meters

Is there a built-in GPS in Xiaomi Mi Band 6?

No, there is no built-in GPS

Can the Xiaomi Mi Band 6 measures blood pressure?

No, there is blood pressure monitoring

Can we answer calls on Mi Band 6?

No, there is no support for calls

Specs

Form Factor

Design Rectangle

Display

Screen Size 1.56" inch
Display Type AMOLED
Screen Resolution 152 x 486 pixels
Touch Type Single Point Touch Screen

Body

Size 47.4 x 18.6 x 12.7mm
Weight -
Casing PC

Platform

OS Platform Proprietary OS

Processor

CPU -

Memory

Connectivity

SIM Slot none
WIFI none
NFC no/ Yes other version
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0
USB none

Battery

Battery Capacity 125mAh LiPo battery 14 days battery life
Charging Technology Magnetic Charging Cable

Body Resistance

Body Protection 50 Meters Waterproof
Glass Technology Tempered Glass

Sensors

Sensors/Functions PPG heart rate sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope and Sp02 sensor

Media

Audio -
Radio
Speaker
Microphone

Camera

Camera Type none

Features

Features call and message notifications, social app support, multimode sports, PAI, breathing guide, female health, sleep monitoring, camera remote,preloaded watch faces and more

Other Details

Other Details Using Mi Fit App

Package Contents

Package Contents 1 x Xiaomi Mi Band 6
1 x User Manual
1 x Charging Cable

Color Availability

Colors black, orange, yellow, olive, ivory, blue

Compatibility

Compatibility Android 5.0 and above iOS 10 and above

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