Redmi Smart Band 2 launches in Japan as UK and EU prices confirmed in new product pages
Xiaomi continues to roll out the Redmi Smart Band 2 smartwatch, launching the wearable in Japan. The gadget is available for 4,490 yen (~US$35) with a 10% discount until February 6, when the price will revert to 4,990 yen (~US$38). The device is available in black and white.
Product pages for the Redmi Smart Band 2 have also started appearing on European websites. On the UK site, the gadget is listed as out of stock, with an RRP of £34.99 (~US$43). Listings on Mi.com in the Netherlands and Spain confirm an earlier leak which suggested the gadget would cost €34.99 (~US$38) in the EU. Black and white variants of the smartwatch will also be available in these countries. The appearance of these pages suggests that the device will arrive soon in these markets, though Xiaomi has not yet confirmed an exact release date.
Launched in China in December, the smartwatch has a rectangular 1.47-in (~37 mm) TFT display and a thin 9.99 mm (~0.39-in) body. Health features of the wearable include heart rate and SpO2 monitors, alongside sleep tracking. You can choose from over 30 workout modes when logging your exercise and customize your watch, thanks to over 100 faces. According to Xiaomi, the Redmi Smart Band 2 can last up to 14 days with typical use or six days with heavy use. Further details about the gadget can be found here.