We originally posted this article about the Mi Band 6 in February 2021; however, our commitment to bringing you the most up to date news means we have updated the design information based on online leaks in March 2021. Read on for the latest update. Since the Mi Band 6 in now GA – see our full review of the Mi Band 6 here.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 release date isn’t known, but we can make an educated guess that it’ll be in June if we look at their previous release patterns. But what we don’t know much about is the specification. Still, we can speculate.
Here’s what we think you can expect from the Xiaomi Mi Band 6.
Price and release date
The Mi Band 6 was release on 29th March 2021. When it comes to the price, we think around $50 is about right. Xiaomi is a budget tracker brand, and they want to stay in this corner of the market. Thought, the Mi Band 6 may be a little more expensive if it comes with onboard GPS and a larger display.
If you’re not so eager and you can’t wait for the next Mi Band 7 release, you could always check out our Xiaomi Mi Band 5 review, or opt for GA Mi Band 6 (make sure to order the Global version).
| Product | Supplier |
| Mi Band 7 | AliExpress |
| Mi Band 7 | eBay |
| Mi Band 7 Pro | Amazon |
| Mi Band 7 | Amazon |
Inside the Xiaomi Mi Band 6
Generally, people expected a lot more from the Mi Band 5 because rumour had it that there would be Alexa compatibility and an Sp02 sensor though neither happened.
The Mi Band 5 did offer some advances on its predecessor, though. For example, improved sport modes, better heart rate and sleep monitor accuracy and a couple of decent software upgrades, too.
Following the release of the Mi Band 5, Huami came out with the Amazfit Band 5 and, funnily enough, it not only looked identical but offered these two missing features.
But, we’re sure Xiaomi will have addressed this in the latest version. In fact, it’s all but confirmed already through various leaks.
Mi Band 6 Battery life
The Xiaomi Mi Band 6 battery life lasts around 14 days which is the same as the 5.
Design of the Mi Band 6
Updated March 2021
It appears we now have an idea of what the Mi Band 6 is going to look like after images taken from the EU Declaration of Conformity were leaked online.
Despite previous leaks suggesting there could be upgrades to the display, it seems this may only be a marginal change as the look of the device does not appear to have changed from the Mi Band 5. The screen is still flat, and it still has an integrated strap band and a magnetic charging system.
The Mi Band 5 was a considerable upgrade from the 4. And we can see the budget fitness tracker having a larger screen in the newest iteration, mostly because this is what happened last time. For two consecutive years, Xiaomi has increased the screen size.
Bigger displays are usually always a good thing providing it doesn’t affect the size of the case. Xiaomi found a good balance last time by reducing the bezel size. The screen will still be AMOLED, but the brightness and resolution are better on the Mi Band 6.
Good news is that the Mi Band 6 will has improved watch faces, in that they offer higher resolution than the 5 and look better.
The reason the brand may not do this is to keep the cost down. As we said, they want to honour being a budget brand, and a bigger screen impacts the cost of development and is a drain on the battery, which would then need to be assessed, and so it snowballs. Perhaps, if it’s not broken, they don’t need to fix it?
50m water-resistance is standard on these bands.
No Onboard GPS – Only connected
No, there is no onboard GPS but it’s kind of hard to expect given the price. GPS is becoming more commonplace on fitness trackers now and benefits all sorts of people who enjoy walking, running, hiking and cycling. Consider reasonably-priced competitor trackers like the Garmin Vivosport 4 and the Fitbit Charge 4, for instance.
Currently, you get a 3-axis gyroscope and accelerometer and an optical heart rate sensor.
Sensors
Sp02, HR, but not a thermometer, but these are more advanced health sensors, and suddenly the budget tracker band is looking to compete with more elite watches like the Apple Watch SE.
NFC
We’re going with a hard maybe on contactless payments. Furthermore, even if we do see this, only those in Asia will likely benefit from it.
More sports modes?
The existing Mi Band 5 offers 19 sport modes, and we’ve read that the 6 will likely provide closer to 30. Great news for people who do HIIT, Zumba, bowling, volleyball and many other sports.
Conclusion
The Mi Band 6 is one of the most popular smartwatches on earth and the most sold one. You get a lot of value and a good performance from a reliable and functional band.
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Last Updated on January 12, 2022
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