Xiaomi Amazfit Verge - advantages and disadvantages

Electronic accessories are a separate segment of the gadget market. This segment has shown impressive growth over the past few years. The average smart watch in 2019 boasts functionality that is in no way inferior to smartphones. Huami has taken advantage of the progress and announced its Xiaomi Amazfit Verge smart watch, which includes a high-tech screen, various sensors, near-field technology, navigator, thoughtful design, and other enhancements that this article will discuss.

About company

Huami is a subsidiary of Xiaomi. As a developer, Huami provides its older brother with all technology projects related to accessory devices.

The name is known for the high quality of wearable accessories, and the Amazfit series has managed to establish itself, which can be seen in the number of sales in the world. The company recently announced another product.The latest novelty, the Verge watch, was conceived as the most budgetary development with a wide range of functions. The novelty is good in all aspects, its only drawback is that it is tailored for the Chinese consumer.

Design

The appearance of the watch can be called their main trump card. Huami specialists got their hands on the design of miniature devices. If they are faced with the task of fitting serious hardware into small dimensions and giving it all an elegant look, then they cope with this task perfectly well. Although outwardly the Verge model does not have obvious differences from the older brother Stratos, details that are not immediately noticeable are still present and leave an impression of contemplation. The case is larger in places than the nearest competitors, but this serves the benefit of appearance. The plastic of which the device is made is of high quality and, in combination with a silicone strap, gives the watch a modern look. There is only one button on the watch that is responsible for turning it on. It is located in such a place that it does not create the impression of “superfluous” when looking at the clock.

The 1.3-inch screen is a big plus. Not every manufacturer equips watches with a display of this size. With such a diagonal, the weight of the watch is less than 50 grams, with daily use it is not felt at all. Users who had the opportunity to test the novelty noted a comfortable tactile sensation when using the Verge.

Functionality and filling

The characteristics of the battery (390 mAh), the presence of near-field technology (the ability to pay with an online cash register using a device) and 4 GB of ROM with 512 MB of RAM are immediately striking. All the necessary extensions for smart watches are present in Verge in full.The extensions work perfectly, because the 1.8 GHz 2-core processor is responsible for the performance. The 1.3-inch display is equipped with an Amoled matrix, the color reproduction will not cause any doubts. There is a possibility of background registration and analysis of heart rate and activity during the day. The ability to receive calls and SMS from a smartphone linked to the watch is present by default. In addition, the user will be able to make payments in the Alipay system, use a full-fledged navigator and use the device as an audio player.

The Verge comes with waterproof technology, but it's best to avoid contact with water.

The combination of 512 MB of RAM and 1.8 GHz chipset is more than satisfactory for a device of this class. This power is enough to realize the full potential of smart watches. Users who had early access to Verge noted the flawless operation of the system with native and third-party applications. Animations are implemented as smoothly and visually pleasing as possible, applications work without overlays. The performance and operation of the system as a whole is another strong point of the model, to which there can be no complaints.

Communications

The first step is to sync between Verge and your smartphone. This will allow you to use the watch as an auxiliary device: calls to the phone will be duplicated on the smart watch, SMS will also be displayed on the display of the accessory, some smartphone applications have interesting extensions for smart watches. Synchronization can be done both using WiFi and Bluetooth, depending on the distance of the devices from each other. Navigation is carried out both by the GLONASS system and by GPS.This makes it possible to obtain the most correct weather forecast, in addition to the obvious function (user location).

Another feature that immediately catches the eye is Near Field Communication (NFC). In addition to a convenient way to synchronize with a smartphone, this technology allows you to pay with an online cash register (so far only in China). Payment systems included in the firmware of the device are not supported in the CIS, but most likely, the manufacturer will release an update with support for local systems when the product takes a position on the Russian market. There is no SIM slot, so calls and SMS are not possible without synchronization with the phone.

Screen

The display is one of the most important components of a modern device, so the manufacturer gave it as much as 1.3 inches of space and equipped it with a complex matrix with a resolution of 360 by 360 pixels. The presence of protective glass format Gorilla Glass 3 is remarkable, it is rarely seen on devices in the budget segment. Users who tested the Verge reported a more comfortable experience than other smart accessories. This effect is provided by a large display and an Amoled matrix.

More about functionality

In addition to the functions provided for sports, there are extensions for registering various kinds of activity. With a daily run, strength exercises in the gym and just at rest, the sensors monitor the user's heart rate, calorie consumption, running distance and other processes. The sensors are sewn into the watch case. The set of sensors includes the following items: barometer, accelerometer, heart rate monitor, pedometer.

Verge's most popular distance logging feature is at its best.The system most correctly analyzes and builds user activity statistics over a certain period. The device will warn the user if he shows insufficient activity during a given period or trains too hard. A special sensor monitors heart rate in the background, so in case of the slightest deviation, it will give an alert by means of vibration. This warning system will come in handy if you regularly walk or run. The operating system is sharpened for the operation of sensors for background heart rate tracking. Users noted the high accuracy of Verge measurements. OS optimization allows you to spend the charge in economy mode during the registration of body parameters. An additional feature is the analysis of sleep quality. The watch can recognize sleep phases and compile statistics based on measurements.

OS

Adapted Android. It has good compatibility with any other OS. The voice assistant is present, but does not recognize Russian speech, so it is of no value to the Russian user, at least for now. Otherwise, the device's OS simply duplicates the same features that analogues offer. Many of the features that are Verge's highlight are adapted for the Chinese user, but it is hoped that the manufacturer will adapt to the Russian language if the product takes a strong position in the local market.

Battery performance

It is very important to know how autonomous a smart watch is and how it can work without recharging. Sensors and sensors provide constant monitoring of the user's body, so the device should work as long as possible without the need for charging.There are watches that demonstrate undeniable performance, Verge does not break records in this sense, but the figure of 5 full days of battery life inspires respect. The watch battery allows you to achieve a full charge in 3 hours using a USB cable. If you do not use multimedia extensions too hard, then performance indicators can increase significantly. In practice, the user does not need to listen to music on the watch, he uses it as a sports accessory and in this mode achieves up to a week of uninterrupted work.

Outcome

This accessory will be useful for people whose lifestyle involves regular exercise. People who are on a diet will also find a lot of useful things in the device from Xiaomi, because Verge can correctly calculate the calorie consumption per distance traveled and make it clear if the user is overdoing it in training or, on the contrary, is too lazy. Here is a list of the main features of the accessory:

1. All possible measurements: pulse, steps taken, sleep rhythm;
2. Monitoring user activity in accordance with specified standards;
3. The ability to use the clock as an auxiliary element for the phone;
4. Ability to use multimedia extensions for smart devices;
5. Ability to use a compact navigator.

Also, the device will be useful for older people who need to know the statistics of changes in pressure, sleep rhythms and other indicators of the body. In the case of purchasing an accessory for an elderly person, it should be noted that recommendations related to changes in the functioning of the body can only be given by a qualified doctor; it is not recommended to develop methods on your own.

• Powerful stuffing;
• Large display;
• The abundance of sensors for measuring changes in the body.

• Not all functions are adapted for the Russian user.

We summarize the technical parameters of the device in the plate: