Xiaomi Band 10 Pro timing likely to follow last year’s pattern
The Xiaomi Band 10 launched globally on June 27th. So far, there’s been no mention of a Pro version. But don’t let that surprise you as it’s consistent with Xiaomi’s usual approach. Last year’s Band 9 Pro arrived several months after the standard model. The Band 8 Pro followed a similar schedule the year before.
Late summer, early autumn launch
A Band 10 Pro feels very likely. If the pattern of the last few years holds, the Pro should arrive anywhere between late August and early October. That would align with IFA which starts in the first week of September. To remind, this is Europe’s largest consumer tech event, which Xiaomi typically attends.
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A late-year launch, say in November or December, feels unlikely since that overlaps directly with the holiday shopping period. At the same time, a near-term launch seems off the table too. There haven’t been any regulatory clues or leaks. So the next few weeks are probably quiet.
What Band 10 Pro would likely offer
As far as the likely specs – well, built-in GPS is the obvious one. Some expected it to show up in the regular Band 10, but Xiaomi has kept that to Connected GPS again. So the Pro version becomes the natural place for onboard positioning. That was the case with previous generations.
Design will also shift. The Pro version moves away from the slim band format. It’s wider, with more screen real estate. Closer to a smartwatch in shape, though still keeping the same lightweight feel. Last year’s 9 Pro also included an electronic compass, but Xiaomi has already added that to the regular Band 10 this time. So that upgrade’s no longer exclusive.
That leaves the door open for something else. Possibly a barometric altimeter. It’s still missing from both the regular and Pro models, even though it would fit the feature set. There’s also usually some variation in build and battery life. And of course, price. The Pro variant is always the more expensive one, and the design typically reflects that.
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I’d like the 10 pro to come with a navigation button of some variety. Gesturing to navigate the UI seems clunky to me and a button to bring one back to the previous screen/watch face would aleviate a lot of that. From the watch face, it would be able to open the app drawer, as well. Double and long press options could be added as well, all with a single key/button!
Something I have thought would’ve appeared on a smartwatch/fitness tracker by now is a slider. Springs would hold it in a centrally bound position and the slider itself could double as a button. Sliding it up or down would allow the user to scroll through menus and list-based metrics and feeds. I think such a form of hardware navigation would fit this form factor quite well as well as the more ruggedized trekking-style smartwatch form factor (maybe even moreso than a digital crown or rotating bezel in a lot of instances)!
Hi, is there any new information, if (when) Smart Band Pro 10 will be realased? I expected this to happen by now.
No new info – maybe they will skip that iteration this year?
Why do you think so?