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Construction and fit.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 review Band 5, compared to its predecessor, is not distinguishable and in fact, shares strengths and weaknesses. The advantage is certainly that of being very light (12 grams) and quite thin, but arrived in 2020 perhaps we would have expected a few steps forward on the bracelet which is solid but once closed it is thicker than other products and can be more annoying if used while at the computer. The impermeability up to 5 atmospheres always remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hardware.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Also from the hardware point of view, there are no particular news and everything seems to have remained as in the previous model. Connectivity is always Bluetooth 5.0 and components such as GPS, Wi-Fi and NFC continue to be absent (which in any case in Europe would be useless without payment agreements). The heartbeat sensor, however, is always present and reports fairly precise and perhaps even more precise measurements than the previous model. There are no speaker and microphone. All specifications that in any case, it is difficult for now to think of finding on such a compact device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Display.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
One of the novelties of Mi Band 5 is undoubtedly the screen which is now 20% larger and therefore covers a larger area of the front panel. This is a 1.2-inch AMOLED<\/a> screen. Last year we happily welcomed the new and brighter screen and although this year the brightness has increased in some cases outdoors, it can remain a bit difficult to view the information, especially with sunglasses. However, it remains a nice display that, in its small body, will make you appreciate its high resolution of 126 x 294 pixels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Software.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The software has been revised in order to make better use of the available screen. It is obviously a multi-language device. Scrolling vertically you switch between the various applications, while horizontally between the widgets set, which in many cases coincide with the apps themselves once opened. In this case, however, you can decide which ones and in what order to show them, so that you have only what you really need at hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let’s start with fitness, which always shows a limited number of data during exercise, but the screen is still a bit small. There are now 11 sports, however, and in detail we find outdoor running, treadmill, cycling, stationary bike, walking, elliptical, rowing machine, yoga, jumping rope, swimming in the pool and free exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of outdoor sports, in addition to the heart rate and time, the movement track is also indicated, using the GPS<\/a> of the connected smartphone if possible. There is also a new app that shows the state of physical activity of the day and also an at-a-glance summary of the previous days. As on the latest Amazfit products, here too we find the new PAI value which indicates physical activity over time with a numerical score and you will always have a quick view of whether you are training enough or not. We then have the software to calculate the punctual heart rate and stress. We found this last measurement a bit slow and sometimes inconclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then there is the notifications section that works well and is very fast, but does not offer many features. In addition to showing the text preview of the notifications, it is not possible to delete them individually from the smartphone. In case of repeated notifications (eg Whatsapp), it is still possible to see even the single messages. Obviously, there is no possibility to reply to the messages you receive. Continuing in the list of applications we find software for breathing exercises, reminders, weather, alarms, music control for the smartphone, stopwatch, countdown timer and finder, which will make the phone ring in case you lost it nearby. Among the novelties, we also point out a new way to use the bracelet to take pictures remotely with the smartphone camera (which must obviously be opened first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Then there are also inactivity notifications and a very convenient do not disturb mode that is activated automatically when it recognizes that you have fallen asleep. Speaking of sleep, there is once again automatic sleep tracking (as well as naps) and that of daily steps, in addition to the 24-hour heartbeat (which becomes more frequent when you are engaged in physical activity). A very complete software, therefore, that brings together almost all the features you might want from a smart bracelet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe Mi Fit smartphone application allows you to keep track of physical activity and receive basic advice, but it is from here that you can also change various settings, such as the scheduled times for do not disturb, which applications should send notifications and the frequency of heart rate monitoring (1 minute basic). You can also set notifications for heart rates that are too high or the automatic detection of physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A nice novelty are the watchfaces that can now also be animated and customized with your own photo uploaded at will on the smartphone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Autonomy.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The autonomy of the 125 mAh battery is almost unchanged. With average use, many notifications and some fitness, this is expected between 10 and 14 days, so just below the previous model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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