Xiaomi launches new affordable smartwatch with built-in camera and offline GPS

Xiaomi has introduced a new wearable in China, and it's different from the ones that the company has recently released. Called the Redmi Kids Watch Pro, it's essentially a modified smartphone that's designed like a smartwatch. It's thicker than regular smartwatches, and the thickness likely comes from the hardware that it packs.

For starters, there's a dual-camera setup, with a 5MP camera placed right above the screen of the smartwatch. As for the other one, it's placed on the back, and the design of the strap allows the watch to be lifted up vertically, letting the rear 5MP camera of the smartwatch to capture photos and videos.

Another interesting aspect of this affordable smartwatch is the offline location tracking feature. It can share location data for up to 5 days without any active network, and Xiaomi is likely using a crowdsourced mesh network technology for this.

The wearable can also share precise location through 3D floor position technology, and it has subway positioning for added security. Other than that, the Redmi Kids Watch Pro has health and fitness tracking features, and it comes with a 1.68-inch display that has a 360x390-pixel resolution.

There are no clear details on the rated battery life, but Xiaomi highlights that the smartwatch can reach from 0% to 50% in 30 minutes. 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, and a 20-meter waterproof design are among the other technical details shared by the brand.

In China, this Redmi Kids Watch Pro has a retail price tag of CNY 1,045, about $154. Xiaomi didn't share anything about a global launch yet, but it has previously offered smartwatches made for kids in the international market (Garmin Bounce curr. $119.99 on Amazon).