Just a few months after the debut of the Smart Band 9, Xiaomi appears to be getting ready for another version – the Smart Band 9 Pro. Even though it hasn’t been a full year since the last Pro version, the Band 8 Pro, unofficial images indicate that the Band 9 Pro is coming soon.
Design Tweaks
Not much looks different at first glance. When you compare it with its direct predecessor, the Band 8 Pro, the design changes seem to be quite small.
The most prominent design alteration is the display. The images show a slightly curved screen, which is a shift from the flat display of the Band 8 Pro. The strap also looks a bit improved, now featuring a clasp positioned near the end, resembling the design of the Apple Watch. The single button, likely used for navigation, keeps its well-known pill shape.
Aesthetic Changes
The biggest visual change might be the side frame. The glossy metal finish of the Band 8 Pro is replaced by a more matte look on the Band 9 Pro. The images also suggest a bigger display with slimmer bezels, but it’s hard to say for sure without exact measurements.
According to the leaked renders, the Band 9 Pro will probably be available in at least three colors: silver, black, and gold. While there might be more options later, these are the only confirmed colors for now.
Expected Features
Although official specifications are yet to be announced, we can look to the Band 8 Pro as a possible reference. It had a 1.74-inch AMOLED display with a clear 336 x 480 resolution, a refresh rate of 60Hz, and a maximum brightness of 600 nits for visibility in sunlight.
The Band 8 Pro also had various health and fitness tracking features, including continuous heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, stress tracking, sleep analysis, and water resistance rated at 5 ATM. With over 150 sports modes and advanced algorithms, it was designed to meet a wide array of workout preferences.
Looking forward, the Band 9 Pro might include similar features with possible enhancements. It’s reasonable to expect functions such as automatic brightness adjustment, GPS capabilities, multiple watch faces (including an Always-On Display option), and smooth integration with the Mi Fitness App to likely continue.
