Many smartwatches require daily charging to keep them up and running, so the Redmi Watch has been unveiled by Xiaomi to offer users an alternative option that will dramatically change this. The smartwatch features a battery that is rated for up to seven days of use in normal mode or a staggering 12 days in power saving mode to let wearers leave their charger at home when heading out on weekend excursions. The wearable also has Bluetooth 5.0 LE along with a waterproof rating for 50 meters and will come in a range of color options including black, navy and white.
The Redmi Watch is set to be available in China at a price point of CNY 299, but is being launched with a slightly discounted price at CNY 269.
What's Driving This Trend
- Extended Battery Life Smartwatches
- The need for daily charging creates huge opportunities for battery and power innovators to create devices that can run for longer periods of time.
- Power-saving Technologies for Wearables
- Significant battery life means greater demand for features and functionalities in wearable devices that emphasize on power-saving technologies.
- Affordable Smartwatches
- The Redmi Watch's low price point shows potential for more affordable smartwatches to penetrate the market.
Who This Affects Most
- Technology
- Extended battery life smartwatches must adapt rapidly to the growing market of wearable technology.
- Consumer Electronics
- There is a vast potential market of affordable wearable technologies with a week-long battery life.
- Fashion
- Developers are expanding the watch market by enabling smartwatch companies to create more affordable and innovative alternatives.
