Having been a long-time user of the Mi Band, I was quite excited to review this new smartwatch. Although this wearable activity tracker was announced in China, the device has since launched in India. The Mi Band 5 is an updated version of the original Mi Band, with a few improvements and features. Despite its new features, the device is still affordable, with the same price as its predecessor.
Display area
Compared to the previous generation, the display area of the new Mi Band 5 is 20% bigger. While this may not seem like much at first, when it comes to the actual screen area, it’s a big deal. That means the average human will see more screen real estate, and be able to see and read more text.
The display also boasts a 2.5D tempered glass panel that provides protection from knocks and spills, which is a big deal for those who take their devices with them on the go. In addition, the Mi Band 5 has a fancy schmancy compass display that will keep you on the right track even in the most remote of locations. The device is also equipped with an automatic night mode.
In terms of display, the Mi Band 5 may not have the pixel count of its predecessor, but it does boast an AMOLED display technology that makes it look like it’s been slapped onto the device. The display is also equipped with a touch screen and a capacitive home button.
PAI score
Using fitness trackers is an easy way to track your activity level. These devices measure your steps, heart rate, and intensity of your daily activity. They then convert this data into a PAI score. A score above 100 is considered a healthy level of activity. A lower score may indicate a greater risk for cardiovascular disease.
Xiaomi’s Mi Band 5 offers a variety of smart features. In addition to tracking heart rate and activity, it can help you monitor your sleep and REM sleep, as well as your menstrual cycle. It also includes a remote control for your smartphone’s camera.
While a PAI score is helpful to motivate you to get more active, it’s not easy to get a high score. To improve your score, you’ll need to work to increase your heart rate.
A higher PAI score will help you reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease. It also helps you get healthy faster. The ultimate goal is to keep your PAI score above 100.
Watch face options
Choosing the best watch face for your Mi Band 5 is not a trivial task. The device comes with two different watch faces, but it’s not the only choice. Fortunately, there is a simple solution.
The Mi Fit application lets you customize your device with custom watch faces. It allows you to choose your favorite dial, set the background, and sync them with your fitness tracker. You can also download new watch faces from the Google Play Store.
The Mi Fit app has an innovative feature that lets you browse and directly install community-driven watch faces. You can also download new watch faces in offline mode.
You can also download a custom watch face from the Internet, but this is a bit more complicated. You will have to do a bit of programming, as well as sideloading the file. The “big” number is a JSON file, which describes the background image of your watch face.
Price
Compared to the previous Mi Band 4, the price of the Mi Band 5 is much lower. It has a more accurate heart rate tracking system, a larger screen, and a more advanced sensor. It also comes with better battery life. It’s also 50m waterproof and has a magnetic pin that allows you to charge the device without removing it from the strap.
The Mi Band 5 also has a more colorful strap than its predecessor. It has eight different strap colors. The strap is made of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and has transparency and elasticity. It’s also resistant to oil and water.
The new Mi Band 5 has a bigger and brighter display, as well as an improved sensor. It can monitor heart rate continuously for up to 24 hours. It also has 11 sports modes, including yoga, outdoor cycling, rowing machine, and power walking. The band is also capable of measuring stress levels. It also supports mobile payment services.