The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is already a highly anticipated product on the Italian market, and now it seems that there is something new on the way. We're talking about Xiaomi Mi Band 8 Active, a variant that might seem new, but which actually has very similar characteristics to another device already on the market: the Redmi Smart Band 2. Actually, how suggest the dear Kacper Skrzypek su MiuipolskaIt looks like it's the same product.
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 Active vs Redmi Smart Band 2: an inevitable comparison
The display of the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 Active is a TFT from 1,47 inches with a resolution of 172 x 320 pixels, protected by 2,5D curved glass. The dimensions are 42,81mm x 25,42mm x 9,99mm. The materials used are TPU for the strap and plastic with a texture Glossy for closing, while the it is glass. The battery has a capacity of 210 mAh and supports magnetic charging, promising an autonomy of about two weeks.
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If these specs sound familiar, there's a good reason. The Mi Band 8 Active practically offers the same features as the Redmi Smart Band 2. Both devices have a 1,47-inch TFT display, a 210 mAh battery, and a similar set of sensors, including a pulse oximeter and an accelerometer. There main difference seems to be in the design and in texture of the matter used for closing.
Advantages and benefits: why choose this variant?
Despite the similarities to the Redmi Smart Band 2, the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 Active may have its strengths. First of all, the brand is not Redmi but Xiaomi: although the most loyal users know that there is practically no difference, the least they will opt for one or the other company based on which of the two you prefer on an "emotional" level. Everyone has a favorite brand that brings with it different "perks" compared to the other.
Furthermore, since the leak is unofficial, it could be that there are new features that we don't know about yet on the next Xiaomi Mi Band 8 Active. See you at the next release to confirm what we're talking about.
