Xiaomi Announces the Huami Amazfit Sports Smartwatch 2 and Watch 2S
Dec. 14, 2017Xiaomi is known for its affordable smart wearables for consumers and after the huge success of theMi Bandand theXiaomi Smart Shoes, the company, along with its subsidiary Huami, is all set to launch two new Amazfit Smartwatches. While the company previously offered theAmazfit PACE Smartwatch, this time around, they’ve decided to split their offerings to cater to both the budget-friendly as well the premium spectrum.The Amazfit Sports Smartwatch 2 and the Watch 2S, priced at 999 Yuan (~$150) and 1,499 Yuan (~$226) respectively, are set to be released at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show.
The budget-friendly Amazfit Sports Smartwatch 2has a revamped lookcompared to its predecessor, and features a variety of modes intended for use in different sporting activities such as sprinting, swimming, etc. The smartwatch features a 1.34-inch touchscreen display with 2.5D tempered sapphire glass with a resolution of 320 x 300, all surrounded with ceramic bezels. It includes various sensors, includingbuilt-in GPS as well as an optical heart ratesensor, and comes with 4GB of onboard storage. The company promises that the wearable should hold well for up to 35 hours on a single charge.
The Amazfit Watch 2S, on the other hand, is all about looks. While it lacks the built-in GPS and heart rate sensor, it boasts of a super premium design. The wearable includes a 2.5D tempered sapphire glass with ceramic bezels, while its buttons are made of a 316L stainless steel. Also, it has a3D laser carbon fiber bodyand a polycarbonate case that is made of robust glass.
Both the smartwatches will feature awater resistance rating of 5 ATMand at these prices, the wearables are definitely a steal. That being said, there is still no official word on whether these devices will ever make their way out of China. Nonetheless, we are still excited about these smartwatches. Would you be buying the Amazfit Smartwatches? Let us know in the comments down below.
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