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The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is the next premium generation of Xiaomi's smartwatches, featuring significant improvements from its sleek design to powerful configuration and versatile user experience.
During the recent launch event of Xiaomi 13T and 13T Pro, Xiaomi also introduced its new smartwatch model, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro. Priced at over 6 million dong, this smartwatch will directly compete with industry giants like Samsung and Huawei. Is this watch worth it in its segment? Let's find out in the following article.
The product's box is quite simple, and in terms of accessories, we have a magnetic charging dock included. However, I don't rate this charging dock highly as it feels quite lightweight and not very premium.
In terms of design, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro stands out with its classic round face design, combined with a white steel frame and a brown vegan leather strap, enhancing its elegance and premium feel. I quite like this strap style of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, it's modern yet with a hint of classic. The version I have on hand is an exclusive version at Mytour.
The feel of wearing the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro on the wrist will not be as light as the previous generation, with its sturdy steel frame and a 46mm watch face size, making it suitable for male users. Despite its large size, wearing it doesn't significantly affect the daily usage experience.
On the right side, we have two buttons to access the watch's features and a rotating dial to navigate through content. You can access the app center and then twist the dial to select the apps you want, although this dial doesn't have haptic feedback like on the Apple Watch.
On the back of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, there are health sensors such as heart rate, SpO2, sleep tracking,... and a magnetic charging connector.
The screen of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro measures 1.43 inches, with a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels, and a maximum brightness of 600 nits. When using it outdoors, I found the screen to be quite bright, with eye-catching colors, and extremely sharp details, almost nothing to complain about the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro's screen.
The software is the highlight of the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro this time. While Xiaomi's previous smartwatch models used the company's own operating system, the Watch 2 Pro now features the official Wear OS from Google. Wear OS brings a rich app ecosystem, Google services such as Wallet, Google Assistant, Google Maps,... and some other notable apps like Strava or Spotify.
Additionally, we can customize the watch face with thousands of different watch faces from third-party providers on the Google Play Store. Xiaomi also offers nearly 20 specially designed watch faces for the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro.
Quickly experiencing Wear OS on the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, I found the usage to be quite smooth, with fast response times and no lag or stuttering, partly due to the powerful chip from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1.
Moreover, one of the notable features of the Watch 2 Pro is the body composition analysis technology - BIA. This is an exclusive feature on smartwatches from Samsung, and now Xiaomi has also brought it to its latest smartwatch. BIA will analyze various components of the body such as:
Body Fat: Body fat percentage
Weight: Body weight
BMI (Body Mass Index): Body mass index
Skeletal Muscle: Muscle-to-bone ratio
Fat mass: Fat percentage
Body Water: Body water content
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate): Basal metabolic rate (calories burned in 24 hours)
However, unlike Samsung's wearables, this function is not restricted and can be used with any Android smartphone connected to the Watch 2 Pro. This is truly a significant advantage for Xiaomi.
The Watch 2 Pro also supports over 150 different sports activities, along with features like general health monitoring, heart rate and blood oxygen level monitoring, detailed sleep tracking, and independent GPS support.
Battery life is also a highlight of the Watch 2 Pro, as Xiaomi claims it can provide up to 65 hours of basic usage. This figure is quite impressive; for comparison, the Apple Watch can last for 30 hours, while Samsung's lasts for 36 hours. This truly represents a major advancement with excellent optimization from the Snapdragon W5 Plus Gen 1 chip provided by Qualcomm. However, further verification is needed, and a detailed review will follow.
Furthermore, this watch also supports applications for smartphone connectivity, allowing users to easily customize advanced features, update software, access workout routines, and more.
Overall, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is truly a refreshing addition from Xiaomi, with its premium design, running Google's Wear OS, and boasting a powerful chip from Qualcomm. With meticulous design and user experience refinement, I believe this will be a formidable competitor to Samsung, Huawei, or Apple in the future.
The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is priced at 6,290,000 VND. When purchasing from Mytour, users will receive a direct discount of 300,000 VND and a complimentary replacement silicone watch strap. Readers interested in this product can register below; the estimated product arrival time is October 13th.
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