We have officially passed the halfway point of 2023, but, despite the time that has gone by, there’s still a lot of the year to go that can still be used to accomplish your goals.

If your goals involve a more proactive approach to your exercise, moving around more, sleeping better or just being healthier in general, Xiaomi can get you on the right track with a bunch of new smart wearables that are available right now.

This collection of smart bands and watches are all compatible with Strava and Apple Health so you can directly use them with your activity tracking app of choice, no matter what phone you use.

Below see our introduction to a collection of Xiaomi wearables that are available right now, and check back in the coming days and weeks for dedicated stories where each device will get its own time to shine.

Redmi Smart Band 2

Need a smart wearable that’s super light, super affordable and packed with features? The Redmi Smart Band 2 is the perfect choice for those who want their first foray to be as seamless as possible.

With a RRP of just R699, it’s likely that you can pick this wearable up for the price of a single month at most gym chains in the country. While a month of gym will do you good for just that month, the Redmi Smart Band 2 is a partner for life that will actively track your habits to help you become healthier.

Monitor your sleep, heart rate, blood oxygen levels and more all in a tiny package that you’ll forget you’re wearing in minutes. With a body that’s less than a centimetre thick – yes, really, 9.99 millimetres – and a total weight of 26.4 grams including the strap, this is definitely the one to go for people who could never wear a watch in the past. When the wearable is this small it never gets in the way. 

Even more impressive is the battery life lasting up to 14 days with normal use so you can go even longer with the Redmi Smart Band 2 quietly working to get – or keep – you healthy.

Xiaomi Smart Band 7 GL

With a large 1.62 inch screen and the stunning visuals of AMOLED display tech, the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 GL continues the trend of packing tons of features into a small device that won’t break the bank.

If you’ve only seen AMOLED on larger phones and even TV displays, well it looks even better when you shrink things down. The sharpness and colour depth make reading at a glance even easier, which is perfect for a wearable. 

This Xiaomi Smart Band 7 GL tracks a truly impressive 110+ sport modes and continues tracking movement, sleep, blood oxygen and even stress. With so many supported tracking modes you’ll be happy to find support if you get your exercise in with less than traditional workouts. Ever considered dance, skating or parasailing? Being active doesn’t have to be the same old cycle of running, cycling and weight lifting, and this wearable tracks it all. 

And again the battery will last you much longer than you may expect, stretching up to two weeks with normal use.

The RRP of the Xiaomi Smart Band 7 GL is just R999, another price for a smart wearable that was simply unheard of a few short years ago and a standout in 2023 (and the future) for what you’re getting in the box. 

Redmi Watch 2 Lite

Want a smart wearable that is closer to a watch? The Redmi Watch 2 Lite has the familiar rounded square display that has become so popular with a 1.55 inch touch display to not only get all your info at a glance, but to also interact with it.

While other companies really pump up the price for wearables that are closer to the traditional watch form factor, that isn’t the case here as the RRP remains low at R1 299. 

You can also look forward to a GPS functionality that will allow you to track and record your movements. Runners, cyclists, hikers, explorers, and more will all enjoy seeing where they’ve been and where they can go next here.

GPS also means that you are less reliant on your phone when you’re active. Nothing breaks your concentration in the middle of a good session like a spam call or a message from that group chat you can’t leave, but with the Redmi Watch 2 Lite you can still track your movements without worrying about a phone. 

With up to 10 days of battery life and continued tracking of all your vitals, the Redmi Watch 2 Lite is the perfect partner for all walks of life.

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active

Prefer the round watch type? Look no further than the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active and its 1.43” AMOLED HD display.

With GPS functionality, support for countless sport modes, up to 12 days of battery life, NFC support, Bluetooth phone calling and much more, this really is a device that you need to have on your wrist to properly appreciate everything it has to offer.

All of this packed into the familiar round watch face form factor that fits in everywhere, from work to the gym to the smartest events, from inside to outside, the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is there.

At the RRP of R3 399, the price is still far lower than the competitors, which means more money for all the other important parts of leading a healthy life, like aforementioned expensive gym contracts and the criminally expensive after-workout smoothies. Hey, we’re not here to judge, you earned it. 

Xiaomi understands that working towards that healthier lifestyle is one of the most difficult things you can do, especially when it comes to paying for all the memberships, equipment and the sheer value of your time to put in the hours to exercise and then recover. It’s because of this that the Xiaomi smart wearables are not only priced so well in South Africa, but also come with fantastic build quality, copious sensors and Strava + Apple support no matter which model you pick up. 

And to pick yours up today, do it both online and in person from Takealot, Incredible, HiFi Corp, and Makro.