Xiaomi Watch S1 was unveiled alongside the Xiaomi 12 series and MIUI 13 on Tuesday in China. The Xiaomi Watch S1 is the company's most premium smartwatch offering to date. The wearable  comes with a refined stainless-steel frame and sapphire glass protection. It also includes a ​​leather wristband option to deliver a top-notch feel on the wrist. 

The Xiaomi Watch S1 features a 1.43-inch circular AMOLED display with 466 x 466 pixels resolution and Sapphire Glass protection. As for the software, the smartwatch is compatible with devices running on at least Android 6.0 or iOS 10.0 and is bundled with 117 sports modes. The handset also sports a 5ATM waterproof build.

When paired with a compatible smartphone, the Xiaomi Watch S1 can be used for navigating messages and notifications. It also includes a microphone and speaker that help enable users to attend voice calls from their wrist, without requiring them to take out their connected phone from pocket. The smartwatch comes in Obsidian Black with Black Viton Strap as well as Streamer Silver with Brown and Blue Leather Strap options. 

In terms of workout tracking, the Xiaomi Watch S1 carries 117 different sports modes for users to choose from and is also capable of sleep, heart rate, as well as blood oxygen (SpO2) tracking. However, it cannot be used as a replacement for medical equipment. The smartwatch also has onboard GNSS positioning support for precise location tracking and NFC to make touchless payments. 

As for the pricing and availability, Xiaomi Watch S1 price has been set at CNY 1,049 (roughly Rs. 12,300) for the Viton wristband option, while the one with the leather wristband is priced at CNY 1,099 (roughly Rs. 12,900). The device will be available for purchase in China starting December 31. Details about the launch of the Xiaomi Watch S1 in global markets including India are yet to be announced.

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