As expected, Xiaomi subsidiary Huami
unveiled its latest smartwatch entry with the new ruggedized sports-focused
Amazfit Ares. It comes with tracking for 70 sports modes, performance analysis
via the Firstbeat platform, GPS and heart rate tracking.
The watch is built around a square
1.28-inch reflective color touch screen with a 176 x 176 pixels resolution and
Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It's made out of polycarbonate, weighs just 48
grams and boasts a 5 ATM water-resistant rating. Apart from its sports tracking
abilities, the Ares also features a Biotracker PPG optical heart rate sensor
and supports sleep tracking.
It can pair with any Android 5.0 or iOS 10
via Bluetooth. The battery comes in at 200mAh which Amazfit claims can fully
charge in 2 hours and last up to 14 days with normal usage. Alternatively, it's
rated at up to 90 days in watch mode with Bluetooth and heart rate tracking
turned off. Charging is done via a proprietary magnetic stand included in the
retail packaging.
The Amazfit Ares comes in Black and Army
Green colors, is priced at 499 yuan (US$ 70), is available
for order with 40 yuan discount and goes on sale from June 1st in China.
