Xiaomi, a renowned technology company, recently unveiled a series of new products during a special event. Among the exciting line-up, the Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 13T Pro stood out as budget-friendly flagship alternatives. The company also presented the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 and the much-anticipated Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro.

In this detailed review, we aim to reveal more about the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, a noteworthy innovation indeed. The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is the company's inaugural smartwatch running on the WearOS platform. It's important to note that Xiaomi has a history of producing smartwatches, but this is their first integration of external software, having previously only used their own proprietary software.

The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro boasts a sophisticated design, characterized by a circular display and three buttons on the right side of the watch. Of the three buttons, two serve standard functions while the third button doubles as a rotating crown for a touch of luxury and functionality. The display of the watch measures a compact 1.43 inches. It is an AMOLED display that offers a resolution of 466 x 466 pixels, peak brightness of 600 nits, and a pixel density of 326 PPI.

This smartwatch is equipped with 2GB of RAM and has a generous 32GB of storage, a substantial offering for a wearable device. The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro casing is made out of durable stainless steel and offers users the choice between a fluororubber or a leather strap. It is worth mentioning that this smartwatch is powered by the Snapdragon W5+ Gen 1 SoC, a high-end chip designed for smartwatches.

The Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is offered in two different variations— one with eSIM support and another without. Additionally, it supports dual-band GNSS for enhanced user experience. Moreover, fitness enthusiasts will be delighted by the inclusion of over 150 sports modes. When it comes to water resistance, the smartwatch offers 5ATM water-resistance, providing peace of mind for those keen on an active lifestyle.

Apart from these features, the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro is packed with health-based metrics including sleep tracking, Sp01, and heart rate monitoring. It includes a variety of sensors such as an ambient light sensor, an electronic compass, a gyroscope, a barometer, an optical heart rate sensor, an accelerometer, and a bioelectrical impedance analysis sensor. These features make it a comprehensive health and fitness tracking device.

To ensure all-day performance, the smartwatch is powered by a 495mAh battery. It ensures a battery life of up to 55 hours with the LTE version and 65 hours with the Bluetooth version, making it ideal for those who are always on the go. For connectivity, Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro supports Bluetooth 5.2. The pricing for the version without LTE/eSIM support stands at €269, while the LTE/eSIM version is priced at €329 in Europe.