It's not just the Xiaomi 17 Ultra that we're expecting on December 25: the Xiaomi Watch 5 and Xiaomi Buds 6 might be unveiled on Christmas day, too.
Smartwatch goodness
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The Xiaomi Watch 5 doesn't have an "Ultra" moniker attached to it, but it sure does strike as a premium smartwatch. The timepiece will allegedly feature Xiaomi's first EMG (electromyography) sensor, which is all about tracking and analyzing muscle activity. The new EMG sensor could also be paired with an ECG (electrocardiogram) sensor for heart-related data. EMG sensors measure the tiny electrical signals generated by your muscles whenever they contract or relax.
Wearables these days are getting smarter and the idea isn't just to track your gym session, but to provide helpful and important health-related information.
The Xiaomi Watch 5 could be paired with the Snapdragon W5 chip with quad-core CPU with Cortex-A53 architecture. I don't expect hiccups or lags.
The timepiece is expected to arrive with double-sided sapphire glass, a forged stainless steel body and three different strap options for customization.
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The new Xiaomi Buds 6
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Besides the Xiaomi 17 Ultra flagship and the aforementioned Xiaomi Watch 5, December 25 might bring along the Xiaomi Buds 6.
Per preliminary reports, there could be three colors to choose from:
White
Black
Pink
There aren't a ton of specs available right now, but rumors read about "CD-level" of "lossless original sound", whatever that means.
Even the most expensive headphones – and I don't expect these to be expensive by any means – just can't recreate details that were lost during heavy file compression, so a low-quality source will always sound flat or muddy. To truly hear what your gear is capable of, you need high-resolution files or lossless streaming services that provide enough data for a rich, clear soundstage.
But I expect some AI-related whistles and bells on these Buds 6. AI is the craze of the day!
The trio to treat yourself with
Taken together, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, Watch 5, and Buds 6 could form an unusual trio: the phone is among the very (very!) best one could get in terms of photography, the smartwatch packs a new sensor and the buds… well, the buds don't really belong in the same category as the other two, given that the previous pair of Xiaomi Buds launched at ~$100 (which isn't premium).
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