Xiaomi Watch S2 officially announced. Xiaomi’s latest smart watch comes with a design update and promises a longer lasting battery.
Features of the Xiaomi Watch S2
To be used by anyone, the Watch S2 is available in two size options, namely 42mm and 46mm. Both use an AMOLED screen panel with support for the Always-on display feature and reinforced with a sapphire crystal coating.
Updates can be seen in the design. Watch S2 now comes with two buttons on the side of the body that look almost flush with the body. So, the design looks more minimalist when compared to the first generation. Apart from that, the body design is also water resistant to the 5ATM standard or around 50 meters.
Another update is in the battery sector. Watch S2 carries a battery with a larger capacity of 500 mAh. Meanwhile, the Watch S1 is only 470 mAh. With a larger battery capacity, the Watch S2 can promise up to 12 days of use. Pretty impressive for a smartwatch with an AMOLED screen.
Another feature Watch S2 is equipped with a series of sensors. This includes GPS, heart rate sensor, blood oxygen monitoring sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, air pressure and temperature. For fitness features, there are activity monitoring features, sleep patterns and up to 100 sports modes.
Price and availability
This smartwatch will be available in the Chinese market first. The color options are black, white and gold. The price for the Xiaomi Watch S2 starts at US $143.
