According to pulsestacks' report on April 20th, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 on April 18, 2023, with an initial price of 239 yuan for the standard version and 279 yuan for the NFC version. One year later, Xiaomi Mi Band 9 has already received certifications from multiple institutions, hinting at an imminent launch.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 9 has recently surfaced at the UAE's TDRA and Indonesia's telecommunications regulatory agencies, bearing the model number M2345B1. However, the certification documents don't reveal much in terms of specifications. Below is an image provided by pulsestacks:
Based on the information available, the Xiaomi Mi Band 9 is expected to come in both standard and NFC versions, with minimal changes in appearance. It will still feature a 1.62-inch AMOLED screen, but with increased brightness and resolution.
Battery life for the Mi Band 9 is estimated to remain unchanged, lasting up to 2 weeks on a full charge. There aren't significant changes in the sensors, though it's unclear if Xiaomi will include a built-in GPS module.
