Xiaomi Watch Color smartwatch review with its features

At a time when smartphones entered people's lives, wristwatches lost popularity and appeal. The useful device was put away in caskets and chests of drawers for several years, until manufacturers of fashionable devices developed a combined accessory: Smart Watch or "smart watch". A mini-computer on the hand, controlled by a mobile OS, with built-in applications and a media player, is called a smart watch. The task of a smart watch is to manage time, monitor health, receive phone calls, send messages, etc. The functionality of the gadget is diverse: the device can work independently or paired with a smartphone as an additional screen with event notifications. In our article, we will consider the main characteristics and functions of the Xiaomi Watch Color watch. The model will be presented and will appear on the market in late January - early February 2020. We will analyze the features, advantages and disadvantages of a smart device, and determine the qualitative characteristics.

New from Xiaomi

The Chinese company Xiaomi is constantly introducing the latest developments, technologies in the price-quality ratio. The motto of the company is availability and quality in every home. With such functions, a new Xiaomi Watch Color gadget was made, which will be presented to the buyer with the following characteristics:

Design and appearance

The dimensions of the case are 53.3 mm - height, 46.2 mm - width, 1.4 mm - thickness. The case is made of plastic with a frame. Round dial made of stainless steel, there is nothing superfluous in it. The frame is polished and shiny, the back is matte, it has heart rate sensors and sleep activity measurements. The contacts for charging are also located here. On the right are two control buttons. The top button calls up the main menu. On the bottom key, you can set the command at the discretion and convenience of the user. In factory settings, this button brings up sport modes (default).Commands are executed by touching the touch screen. The main property of the case is water resistance. The depth of being under water is 5 atmospheres. If translated into metric language, the watch can dive to a depth of 50 meters.

The strap on which the gadget is held is silicone, standard, 22 mm wide, adjustable to the size of the wrist. It detaches easily and quickly. So, instead of it, if necessary, you can use a strap from a watch of another brand, model, from a fitness bracelet. For today the choice of belts of the standard size is sufficient. The comfort of the belt lies in a snug fit to the skin, the hand does not sweat from it, it does not itch, there is no irritation. The instructions note the operation of the device in the range from -10 to +45 degrees. According to the colors, it is known that there will be two main options: Black and Silver.

Screen and functionality

The display in the watch is similar to the display of a smartphone: capacitive, touch, color, supports 16 million colors. The information is displayed electronically. Active matrix type AMOLED responds to the touch of your fingers instantly. The response time is in hundredths of a second. Inside the display are LED elements that reflect light with minimal power consumption. These types of matrices produce perfect black without flare, the colors on the screen are bright and contrasting, very juicy and natural. When tilting and changing the angle, the color is not distorted, it is highlighted in the same tone. In sunny weather, the picture is clearly visible. Letters, digital images look accurate, bright, large, pleasing to the eye. For such a display, the manufacturer has made 150 dial options.Changing daily, a variety of dials without repetition will last for six months. You can study them in detail in the store or on the pages of video sites with reviews.

The screen is round, 1:1 ratio, with a resolution of 454 x 454 pixels. The screen diagonal is 1.39 inches, the useful visible area is 6.2 sq.cm. For every inch, the pixel density is 462. If we consider the display in relation to the body of the device, the proportion of 25.3% is displayed. The watch display is protected by impact-resistant 3rd generation Corning Gorilla Glass. The glass is not the latest version, but strong enough, protects the screen from scratches and mechanical damage better than the latest versions. The watch has five basic brightness levels. The default setting is allowed: the brightness will be determined automatically depending on the time of day. Information is displayed on the screen depending on the selected topic. Date, weather and time are reflected in most screensavers. For convenience, the Always-On-Display mode is set.

When turning the pages of the menu to the left - to the right, information about the activity is visible: heartbeat, steps taken and sleep analysis. One of the pages contains the Alipay function: it will be useful for Chinese users, but not for Russian buyers. Swipe up opens the quick access menu, go to advanced settings, flashlight, do not disturb mode, brightness settings, lock. The menu has 10 sports modes: running, running in the mountains, running on a treadmill, cycling, exercising in the gym, hiking in the mountains, walking. There is no swim mode, despite the waterproof properties of the hull.Why is an operating system needed in the model? There is no speaker and microphone, so you can not listen to a voice message and answer it. You can not download new applications due to the lack of a memory card. It is impossible to install add-ons, extensions, there is no wireless Wi-Fi module and eSIM.

Network and wireless connections

Network technologies are not used in the accessory. There is no slot for installing a SIM card and a memory card. The function refers to stand-alone gadgets when it is inconvenient to use a mobile phone. Xiaomi Watch Color is a dependent device, it uses GPS and GLONASS navigation systems. Navigation support allows you to determine the exact location of the position. For convenience, a solid NFC chip is installed to pay for goods without using bank cards. The application has a specific menu through which you can link a bank card. The function works great in large shopping malls with underground parking. There is no need to run from the store to the car parked on the ground floor if NFC is working. The advantages of wireless technology are the following parameters: the main load goes to the processor of the smartphone; the clock reflects all available notifications about calls, etc.; The clock update is carried out in parallel with the update of applications on the smartphone. Synchronization with a smartphone takes place via Bluetooth 5.0, a stable connection is achieved within a radius of 10-15 meters. Compatibility with Android OS 4.4 and higher versions is noted.

Peculiarities

In addition to the main functions, there are additional ones. The pulse sensor monitors around the clock, gives data on the level of stress. According to the result of the analysis, it highlights recommendations for the quality of sleep and activity in general.There is information on the use of calories during the day, the frequency of contractions of the heart muscle, the number of steps. Among the minor additions are a timer, a stopwatch, an alarm clock, a flashlight, the level of cleanliness of the environment in a particular place, and a weather forecast. Through the installed XiaoAl assistant, you can voice control commands in Chinese. When the model appears in Russia, it is possible that firmware in other languages ​​will appear in it.

Equipment, battery, cost

In a white box with a picture of a watch, the manufacturer put the gadget itself, a charger with wires that holds the watch with a rather strong magnet, an instruction manual, and a warranty card. The watch has a non-removable lithium-ion Li-Ion battery with a size of 420 mAh. The capacity allows you to keep the battery in standby mode up to 336 hours (about two weeks). Charging the device from zero to 100% takes 120 minutes. The price of new items is set at 100 euros.

• recommended during sports walks and loads instead of a smartphone;
• monitors the level of stress, helps to monitor the general condition of the body;
• hermetic properties - water does not penetrate with a pressure of 5 atmospheres, can be used at a depth of 50 m;
• Beautiful design;
• the possibility of replacing belts;
• Charging with powerful magnet, hold the watch firmly;
• glass does not leave visible fingerprints;
• convenient menu;
• the main functions and modes work;
• there is an NFC chip for payment;
• navigation works;
• a proprietary operating system is installed;
• excellent autonomy;
• powerful battery;
• affordable cost.

• the dependent gadget must be located a maximum of 50 meters from the smartphone so that the connection is not interrupted or lost;
• inability to receive calls and answer voice messages;
• missing camera, radio, speaker and microphone;
• you can not download applications, extensions;
• there is no swimming mode;
• little functionality;
• menu and assistant in Chinese.

Conclusion

Smart watches are a modern fashion accessory that replaces a smartphone during exercise, fitness, walking. Monitor the activity of the body, link cards, change screens - the main functions of the device. The Xiaomi Watch Color device is considered a true competitor of the Apple Watch. The only negative at the moment is that the App Store does not yet have a suitable application for synchronizing the model with the i-Phone. Apple manufacturers say that it is in development and will please users in the near future. Well, it remains to wait a bit. In the meantime, we are content with an inexpensive good-quality novelty with the necessary modes.