![]() ![]() The one obvious sensor that is missing is an altimeter for counting floors climbed. The last on this list has received an upgrade in the sense that it can take measurements not just on-demand, but also automatically if you enable the setting. This includes a 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope, the latest generation PPG heart rate sensor and SpO2. Nothing extra or out of the ordinary, but the basics are there. ![]() Under the hood you can find the standard set of fitness sensors. Definitely not something that will weigh your wrist down. The weight is practically unchanged, a mere 13.5 grams. You can actually see your stats on the go, and the watch-faces look beautiful.Īnother good thing is that the size of the device has actually come down a bit to 46.5 x 20.7 x 12.25mm. The increase in display size really makes the device more functional. ![]() Neverthless, Mi Band 7 is definitely an improvement over other devices in the range when it comes to looks. A “back” or “home” button would make this a much easier task. You are meant to do this by swiping left – but it didn’t work every time. The struggle I found myself having from time to time was going back to the previous screen. I say this because you have no other option but to navigate everything, start and stop workouts via the touchscreen. Or like on some of the Fitbits, it could have been included on the side. It could have, perhaps, been integrated towards the bottom of the display. What I didn’t like is the fact that there is no physical button. Also worth noting, the always-on option is only available for a selection of watch-faces. I prefered to keep this off, though, as it is a battery life hit. This includes an always-on option which transitions from a fully featured watch-face to one that is barebones. There are lots of screen settings to play around with. Something that will hopefully be upgraded with Mi Band 8. An ambient light sensor which automatically regulates the brightness would be the ideal solution. Not a big problem, and with enough experimenting I am sure that I could find a mid-setting that would suffice on both counts. Then I had to turn it back down as it would be too bright indoors. It does not adjust automatically so you need to do it manually. Having said that, when exercising I found myself going into the settings to turn up the brightness to the max setting. ![]() I was impressed with the clarity of the display, the vibrancy of the colours, both indoors and out. In my mind any bigger than around 1.6 inches and you’re crossing into smartwatch territory. A number of companies have opted to churn out fitness bands with an even larger display. Xiaomi should be applauded for not going bigger. There is still a bezel around the display, but it is fairly small. You also get more pixels – 192 x 490, along with 326 ppi, and up to 500 nits of peak brightness. This might not sound like a lot but it actually increases the viewable area by 25%. 2022 is no different – with the screen gaining about 0.6 inches in size. For a number of years running, Xiaomi has managed to increase the size of the screen. The one important change comes in the form of a larger 1.62 inch AMOLED display. Once again, no change there as compared to its immediate predecessor. Which makes it good for swimming and most other water-based activities. By default your purchase gets you a silicone strap that works fairly well at detering grime and sweat.Īll of this has a 5 ATM water-resistance rating. That makes swapping bands incredibly easy. The brains of the device are housed in a polycarbonate pill-shaped pod with tempered glass that pops out of its enclosure with a slight bit of effort. It has the familiar no-nonsense appearance that has become the norm with so many of fitness bands. The Mi Band 7 is not all too different from its predecessors.
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