Redmi Watch 4, Redmi Buds 5 and Buds 5 Pro go global


Xiaomi has introduced Redmi Watch 4, Redmi Buds 5 and Redmi Buds 5 Pro devices globally, as it had promised, after these were introduced in China last year.

Redmi Watch 4

The Redmi Watch 4 has a 1.97″ always-on AMOLED display, 150+ exercise modes, including six automatically recognized activities, upgraded 4-channel PPG sensor for improved accuracy for heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring, an aluminum alloy middle frame, and is the first Redmi smartwatch with an easy to operate stainless-steel OTS rotating crown, and features the all-new quick release mechanism for changing straps.

Advanced features include Bluetooth calling that allows users to answer calls by raising their hand and tapping.

Redmi Watch 4 Specifications
  • 1.97-inch (390 x 450 pixels) AMOLED screen, up to 600 nits brightness
  • Sensors: Acceleration sensor, Gyro sensor, Optical heart rate and blood oxygen sensor, Ambient light sensor, Geomagnetic sensor
  • 150+ sports modes, voice coach available
  • Daily activity tracking, Heart rate sensor (with blood oxygen sensor), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, electronic compass
  • 5ATM water-resistant
  • Speaker for Bluetooth calling
  • Dimensions: 47.5×41.1x 10.5mm; Weight: 31.5g (without inbox strap)
  • GPS | Galileo | Glonass | Beidou | QZSS), Bluetooth 5.3
  • 470mAh battery, Up to 20 days with typical mode, Up to 10 days with AOD mode, and up to 30 days with long battery life mode.
Redmi Buds 5

The Redmi Buds 5 features up to 46dB ANC with three mode, has three transparency modes, support up to 10 hours of continuous listening and up to 40 hours of use with the charging case. The case comes with a matte exterior and a glossy interior with attractive light strip design.

Redmi Buds 5 specifications
  • 12.4mm drivers
  • Dual device smart connection, Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy, Google Fast Pair, touch controls
  • Dual microphones with AI noise reduction for calls, self-developed dual-channel AI algorithm, allowing it to resist noise generated by a 6m/s wind
  • Active Noise Cancellation Up to 46dB with wide active noise cancellation, Deep, Balanced and Light Noise Cancellation modes
  • Regular, Enhance voice and Enhance ambient sound transparency modes
  • Customization and updates via Xiaomi Earbuds app, 4 EQ settings
  • Dimensions for earbuds: 29.5 × 21.4 × 23.5mm; Weight: 5.3g
  • Dimensions for case: 61 × 50 × 24.6mm; Weight: 42g
  • Dust and Water-resistant (IP54)
  • Battery Life: 54mAh battery in the earbuds offer up to 10 hours per earbud, 8 hours with noise reduction, 40 hours with the 480mAh charging case, 5-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of music playback.
Redmi Buds 5 Pro

The Redmi Buds 5 Pro support LDAC, has up to 52dB active noise cancellation (ANC), offers a choice of three ANC modes, an AI adaptive mode, and three additional transparency modes. The ear stem design incorporates natural elements using a multi-layer coating process to create a distinctive marble texture effect, and a vegan leather in the lower part of the black version of the case (Midnight Black) offers a unique texture with a delicate feel

There are five different EQ profiles, and the Redmi Buds 5 Pro supports up to 10 hours of continuous listening and up to 38 hours of constant use when paired with its ergonomic case.

The Redmi Buds 5 series supports use of Xiaomi Earbuds app, which is compatible with a variety of smartphone brands. With this app, you can experience extended functionality such as personalized noise cancellation, intelligent ambient-adaptive noise cancellation, customized EQ tuning, and built-in immersive sound, etc.

Redmi Buds 5 specifications
  • 10mm Piezoelectric ceramic tweeter, 11mm Bass driver with titanium diaphram, LDAC audio codec
  • Dual device smart connection, Bluetooth 5.3 Low Energy, Google Fast Pair, touch controls
  • Three microphones with AI noise reduction for calls, self-developed dual-channel AI algorithm, allowing it to resist noise generated by a 9m/s wind
  • Active Noise Cancellation Up to 52dB with wide active noise cancellation, 4kHz ultra-wide frequency noise cancellation, Deep, Balanced and Light Noise Cancellation modes
  • Regular, Enhance voice and Enhance ambient sound transparency modes
  • Customization and updates via Xiaomi Earbuds app, 4 EQ settings
  • Dimensions for earbuds: 6.5 × 6.5 × 29.7mm; Weight: 5.1g
  • Dimensions for case: 61 × 46.8 × 25mm; Weight: 42.8g
  • Dust and Water-resistant (IP54)
  • Battery Life: 54mAh battery in the earbuds offer up to 10 hours per earbud, 8 hours with noise reduction, 28 hours with the 480mAh charging case, 5-minute charge provides up to 2 hours of music playback.
Pricing and availability

The Redmi Watch 4 comes in Silver Grey or Obsidian Black colours with a matching strap, or a choice of Pastel Purple, Dark Cyan, or Mint Green colored straps and is priced at USD 107 (Rs. 8,865 approx.).

The Redmi Buds 5 comes in Black, White, and Sky Blue colours and is priced at USD 46 (Rs. 3,810 approx.).

The Redmi Buds 5 Pro comes in Midnight Black, Moonlight White and Aurora Purple colours and is priced at USD 78 (Rs. 6,460 approx.). These have already started rolling out in several countries globally.


Author: Srivatsan Sridhar

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