With the Mi Band 4, the manufacturer Xiaomi launches the latest version of its fitness tracker after the Mi Band 3. The special features of the new fitness strap are the enlarged colour display (2.41 cm /0.95″), the expansion of trackable activities and the possibility of controlling the smartphone’s music.
Owners of a Xiaomi smartphone have even more alternatives to use phone functions via the fitness tracker.
Similarities and differences Mi Band 4 and Mi Band 3
Like the Mi Band 3, the new fitness bracelet has an excellent battery life of the equivalent of 15 – 20 days. The following table lists further similarities, but also differences between Mi Band 4 and Mi Band 3:
| Function | Xiaomi Mi Band 4 | Xiaomi Mi Band 3 |
| Weight | 22g | 20g |
| Waterproof | Yes (up to 50m) | Yes (up to 50m) |
| Display | 0.95” (colour display) | 0.78” (no colour display) |
| Music control | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 4.2 |
| Battery life | 135 mAh | 110 mAh |
| GPS | About Smartphone | About Smartphone |
Functions Mi Band 4
In addition to the classic pedometer function, the Mi Band 4 has a number of other features. For example, the activities that can be tracked specifically have been extended. These include running outdoors or on a treadmill, cycling, hiking, doing exercises (e.g. weight training) and swimming. The accuracy of the swim tracking has also been increased and the operation under water optimised.
In addition to other functions, the fitness wristband also has a heart rate monitor, a distance and calorie display, a sleep analysis function and a stopwatch. The music can also be conveniently controlled via the band during a sports session, for example. In addition, notifications via WhatsApp and SMS as well as incoming calls are displayed on the tape.
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