Details of new Xiaomi smartwatch surface as cheaper Galaxy Watch6 and Pixel Watch 2 rival

Ultimately, it appears that Xiaomi has distinguished the Watch 2 from the Watch 2 Pro in two areas. On the one hand, the Watch 2 has an aluminium alloy case, a cheaper material than the stainless steel that Xiaomi uses in the Watch 2 Pro. On the other hand, the Watch 2 lacks the digital crown found in the Watch 2 Pro. As a result, the Watch 2 has been listed at €219, €50 less than the Watch 2 Pro on the face of it. It is worth noting that Finland applies 24% VAT to its products, though.

Thus, Xiaomi may market the Watch 2 at closer to €210 in some Eurozone members. Either way, the Xiaomi Watch 2 should be much cheaper than the Galaxy Watch6 and Pixel Watch 2. Unfortunately, it remains to be seen whether Xiaomi will sell a Watch 2 LTE. Instead, Keskisen Kello has only shown Wi-Fi options so far. Likewise, the retailer has not disclosed a release date, although we would not be surprised to see the Watch 2 debuting globally alongside the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra on February 25.

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