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Xiaomi announced their latest Mi Smart Band 5 in the UAE today, now available at a price of AED 169 in all official retail channels.

Xiaomi announced their latest Mi Smart Band 5 in the UAE today. The Smart Band 5 is now bigger and better than ever with a large 1.1” color AMOLED display with 20% more screen space than its predecessor.
Users can express their unique style by choosing from over 65 dynamic display themes and six sleek band colors. With a vibrant display and sporty design, Mi Smart Band 5 is here to make fitness fashionable.
Whatever your workout style, the Smart Band 5 has you covered. With 5 ATM water-resistant certification, the device can accompany users in and out of the water – from the pool to the track and even from a surf to the shower. With 11 exercise modes – including indoor cycling, elliptical, yoga, rowing machine, and jump rope – Mi Smart Band 5 is designed to capture all kinds of workout progress, no matter how one moves.

According to the manufacturer, Mi Smart Band 5’s PPG heart rate sensor is now up to 50% more accurate, so you can always stay in touch with your cardiac health with more indicative data on your sleep status, stress levels and even monthly cycles. Additionally, this device gathers all the matrices and outputs a Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) value for users to easily understand their health levels.

Powering a larger screen and newly added features, the Smart Band 5’s battery supports up to 14 days of continuous usage. When it is time to recharge, there’s no need to remove the tracker from its band thanks to an all-new charging solution. Just conveniently snap it onto its charger via its magnetic back. The Mi Smart Band 5 is now available at a price of AED 169 in all official retail channels.
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