Xiaomi Mi Band 4 - Best Budget Smart Band 2019
Hello Guys! Ceddy . And I am back again for another gadget quick unboxing review.
And for today's unboxing review, I am going to unbox the best budget smart band for 2019.
This is Xiaomi Mi Band 4.
This smart band is their latest edition on there Mi Band Series.
So without further ado, Let's start this quick review.
Let's take a look at the small packaging...
This beasty smart band is packed in a straightforward packaging.
The vertical packaging is pretty small the fact that the smart band is small yet quite lite. too
It comes with an embellished logo of number 4 which is oddly satisfying if you caress it with your finger (Uhm, is it the right word of choice to describe? pun not intended 😅 )
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Side by side details...
Well, As always, here are the side details of the packaging. It's my intention to show it as some of the viewers want to see. So yep, there you go..
And the packaging comes with a sexy back 😁
Sharing you the specification of Xiaomi Mi Band 4
Weight22.1g
Water Resistance Rating5 ATM
Display TypeAMOLED
Screen Size0.95"
Resolution120 x 240 RGB
Colour Depth24bit
Screen brightness to 400 nits (max brightness), brightness adjustable
Touchscreen typeOn-cell capacitive touchscreen
Screen protection2.5D tempered glass with anti-fingerprint coating
ButtonSingle touch button (wake up, go back)
Wrist strap type removable wrist strap
(Mi Smart Band 4 is compatible with Mi Band 3 straps)
Wristband width18mm
Wrist strap material thermoplastic polyurethane
Adjustable wrist strap length155-216mm
RAM512KB
ROM16MB
Sensors3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope;
PPG heart rate sensor;
Capacitive proximity sensor
Wireless connectivityBT5.0 BLE
BatteryLiPo, 135mAh
Charging Type2Pin Pogo Pin
Charging time≤ 2 hours
Standby time up to 20 days
Motor TypeRotor
Body material polycarbonate
AppMi Fit
System requirementsAndroid 4.4, iOS 9.0 or above
And its features
Features
Sport Functions6 workout modes: Treadmill, exercise, outdoor running,
cycling, walking, pool swimming; Count steps, distance,
and calories burned
Health monitoring workout completion notifications, goal setting, sleep monitoring,
heart rate monitoring, all-day heart rate checking, resting
heart rate, heart rate chart, idle alerts
Other featuresAlarm, proximity sensor, pre-set watch face, customizable watch face,
lock screen, timer, stopwatch, phone alarm, and notifications, incoming
calls, message notifications, calendar notifications, app notifications,
the weather forecast, Find my phone, phone unlock, event notification,
Night mode, Do not disturb mode (works even without phone), music
controls on band, Bluetooth broadcasting, battery level display, different
ways to wear, OTA updates
Package Contents
I find it fascinating to see the visuals below.
The visual contents are screengrab to Xiao Mi's Website. You can see the full list specs here
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Personal experience using the Xiaomi Mi Band 4
How much is the price?
So far, this is the best budget smart band for 2019. The fact that its screen is AMOLED with a price of 139 dirhams or $38. You couldn't find anywhere in the market with such a competitive product.
Small beast yet powerful features in one...
If you are a health-conscious person and have an active lifestyle, I highly recommend this product. I've been using the product for a month and I even wear it at night to monitor my sleep cycle. The battery lasts up for a month for a single charge and it can take 2 hours to complete the charging cycle.
One of my favorite features as well is...
The vibrating feature is very helpful as it makes me awake on time especially in the morning.
My circadian rhythm changes from time to time as my scheduled rota at work varies and Xiaomi Mi Band 4 helps me to monitor my sleeping cycle.
Here's a screenshot of my sleeping cycle via the MI APP.
Other than that, my favorite feature among the 15 features of the band is the steps. You can set daily steps for a day and once you have reached that goal, the smart band will vibrate and you can see the stats and achievements as well in the MI BAND APP.
And of course, It can check your bits per minute of your heart rate.
Notifications to keep you updated every time...
Xiaomi Mi Band 4 has an extra feature to let you know that a specific app is active. Once an application receives a notification from your phone, it auto synchronize to the band and you will get all the information right away from your smart band 4 with a vibration. The smart band is connected via Bluetooth and does not need any mobile data at all. Pretty convenient. However, It doesn't have a built-in GPS, rather it relies only on the GPS of your mobile device.
Customization...Yes!
The powerful AMOLED DISPLAY is very impressive the fact that most AMOLED smart band is only available on higher-end smart band watches (and it's pretty expensive). But don't underestimate the power of the smart band 4.
You can read the information on the smart band's face during the broad daylight. Thanks to the AMOLED. The smart band's face is customizable as well.
Here, you can see the picture of Mitsuo (my dog)
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So that's it for now. I hope I was able to help you to decide if you are planning to buy a smart band and invest for a long time.
If you are searching for a budget smart band. This is the best smart band in the market at the moment.
Just don't expect a GPS built-in, As it is relying only on the GPS of your device.
Other than that, Its the best budget smart band for 2019.
Thanks for reading my quick review.
And see you again on my next blog :)
--Ceddy
