At that time, you could only access the desired menu items on the fitness tracker by swiping. Xiaomi did away with the button underneath the display for the first time in the aforementioned Mi Band 6. We could actually skip this point because not much has changed in terms of operation since our review of the Mi Band 6. Not much has changed in terms of operation with the Smart Band 7, which is obvious since the predecessor could already be operated very intuitively last year.
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Software and operation: Not much new at Xiaomi
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You can choose from a handful of preloaded Watch Faces, but over 100 more are available for download via the app. This is perhaps a good thing, because this feature naturally drains the battery. It constantly shows you data like time and date, but is disabled by default. The Always-On display, which is available for the first time, is also striking. You can also see the always-on screen in the preview. More than 100 Watch Faces can be downloaded. Unfortunately, an ambient light sensor that automatically regulates the brightness is still missing, but at least the brightness is now continuously adjustable, whereas before you had to settle for five brightness levels in the Mi Band 6.
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There is a small change in terms of brightness, but the upgrade from 450 to 500 nits does not really matter. The panel has mainly grown in width so that content can be read and clicked better. With a resolution of 192 x 490 pixels (another upgrade), the Smart Band 7 brings it to a pixel density of 326 ppi. You'll notice that the old wristbands won't fit on the new tracker, and there's a reason for that: the display has now grown to 1.62 inches.
This is one of the preloaded Watch Faces, but you can also download over 100 others. The 13.5 gram (without wristband) light device is still pleasant to wear - basically, you will forget that you are wearing it at all. While there were six colors to choose from last year, the wristband is now available in ten color options: black, orange, olive, pink, ivory, blue and with the Exclusive Edition: neon green, neon orange, khaki green, khaki blue.
The wristband is still equipped with the familiar clasp. Mi Band veterans will recognize the Smart Band 7's clasp / © NextPit. Xiaomi also maintains the usual high level in terms of build quality. The shape and material are therefore familiar: This means that the replaceable wristband is still made of plastic (TPU), while the display is protected from scratches by 2.5D glass. That's good, Xiaomi!Īesthetically, almost nothing has changed. In addition, the resolution increases adequately, there is always-on functionality, and the display is also a bit brighter. Once again, Xiaomi enlarges the Smart Band 7's display. For everyone else who is interested, the Smart Band 7 is an absolute bank-just like we are used to from Xiaomi every year. Nevertheless, I believe that Mi Band 6 owners can safely wait for the next model. With permanent SpO2 monitoring, further improvements of the existing features and the increase of the sports modes to now over 120, Xiaomi has kicked things up a notch functionally.
Nevertheless, the Smart Band 7 is a top device that not only satisfies would-be athletes like me, but also the more demanding ones among you. Xiaomi now charges a hefty 60 Euros for the fitness wristband beyond the early-bird price, which is a bit over the top in my opinion. New features, a larger AMOLED screen and a thicker battery are all well and good - but I would really like to see NFC, GPS and, best of all, wireless charging on my trusted Mi or Smart Band.
However, it still leaves a somewhat stale aftertaste. Xiaomi makes a very good fitness tracker just a little bit better.
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