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Huawei has introduced the Huawei Band 9, an incredibly tiny fitness-focused wristwatch with a 1.47-inch AMOLED screen and a battery life of almost two weeks, which is likely to cause rival lightweight wearables, such as the Fitbit Inspire 3 and Amazfit Band 7, to take note.
With its abundance of wellness technology and compatibility with both Apple and Android smartphones, it may be a strong candidate for the title of best lightweight wearable. This is all the information you want regarding the latest Huawei Band 9.
Huawei Band 9: Sleek Design and Extended Battery Life
The Huawei Band 9 boasts a dazzling 1.47-inch AMOLED touch display and a rectangular casing that weighs exactly the same—0.5 ounces and 9 millimeters—as its predecessor. The watch has a single physical button on the side.
There is still 50 meters of water resistance, which is sufficient for a brief swim but insufficient for prolonged swimming. The battery still has a decent 14 days of life under ideal conditions and 9 days under typical use.
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| The Huawei Band 9 will be available in five styles. (Image credit: Huawei) |
There will be five color options for the new gadget: white, black, pink, yellow, and blue. Significant improvements have been made to the rubber straps, which should now be more resilient and gentler on the skin than in earlier versions.
Additionally, there's a modernized, fashionable woven antibacterial yarn strap. It seems to be limited to the blue model, though.
Huawei Band 9: Advanced Health and Fitness Functions
The Band 9 has seen very little physical improvement, but it does include some new processing algorithms and improved health monitoring technology.
The six-axis motion sensor included in the Band 8 has been replaced with a new nine-axis sensor. According to Huawei, this could lead to improved swim stroke identification and overall exercise monitoring precision, especially for swimmers.
In order to conserve battery life, the Band 9 also has an ambient light sensor that automatically dims the screen according on how bright the surrounding area is.
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| Huawei Band 9 is fairly similar in design to the Band 8. However, it does have some notable software and sensor upgrades. (Image credit: Huawei) |
A software upgrade was made to the device's vital signs monitoring algorithms, which according to Huawei should speed up the process of taking a SpO2 reading and increase the accuracy of heart rate tracking.
The Band 9 tracks your pulse, much like its predecessor, to look for indications of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Not only do you receive menstrual health tracking, but you also get some integrated stress management techniques.
Additionally, the sleep-tracking software is updated. It now keeps an eye on heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and irregular breathing patterns. The Band 9 may be configured to offer insights into your previous night's sleep and training suggestions for the next day in the morning.
Huawei Band 9: Enhanced Smartwatch Capabilities
The Huawei Band 9 has a restricted number of smart functions. There are no perks like offline music storage, maps, or support for mobile payments. Actually, there aren't any to report other than Bluetooth alerts and remote music control.
Huawei Band 9: Promising Future Ahead
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| Huawei has yet to announce pricing for its new wearable. (Image credit: Huawei) |
Comparatively speaking, the Huawei Band 9 is not that different from the Huawei Band 8. It's not really necessary to upgrade if you already have the former.
Huawei has not yet disclosed the tracker's price, but we anticipate it to cost about $60, just like its predecessor. There is currently no information on its worldwide availability or delivery schedule, nor if it will arrive in the United States.
For $60, this GPS-free tracker would cost around one-third as much as the Fitbit Inspire 3, which is predicted to be the best value fitness tracker of 2024. Even if the Band 9 has a bigger screen, the Inspire 3 is still the most accurate and dependable wearable for accurate fitness tracking and health monitoring at a lower price.
In terms of pricing and design, the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 series (~$50) and Amazfit Band 7 ($49) will probably present serious competition for the upcoming Huawei gadget.
Time will ultimately tell if Huawei can successfully defend its position as the lightest wristwatch despite the improvements made to the Band 9, particularly those concerning tracking accuracy and wellness. Once we receive one for testing, we'll keep you informed.