Following a series of highly detailed leaks, OnePlus has officially announced the Nord N10 5G and Nord N100. The new Nord N lineup promises to provide users with a flagship experience at a fraction of the cost, building on the Nord’s release earlier this year.
Specification
OnePlus Nord N10 5G
OnePlus Nord N100
Display
6.49-inch with 90Hz refresh rate
6.52-inch
SoC
Snapdragon 690
Snapdragon 460
RAM & Storage
6GB of RAM
128GB of storage (microSD expandable to 512GB)
4GB of RAM
64GB of storage
Battery & Charging
4,300mAh
Warp Charge 30T
5,000mAh
Rear Camera(s)
64MP main lens
8MP ultra-wide
2MP macro
2MP monochrome
13MP main lens
2MP bokeh
2MP macro
Front Camera(s)
16MP
8MP
Port(s)
USB-C
3.5mm audio jack
USB-C
3.5mm audio jack
Software
Oxygen OS 10.5
Oxygen OS 10.5
Other Features
Rear fingerprint sensor
Rear fingerprint sensor
OnePlus Nord N10 5G
If you’re anxious to jump into the 5G market, you can do worse than the new Nord N10 5G. The device is essentially a sister to the affordable Nord handset that was released overseas earlier this year, featuring a 6.49-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 4,300mAh battery that is supported by Warp Charge 30T.
The Nord N10 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 690 processor and also features a quad-camera system, highlighted by a 64MP main lens. The other three lenses include an 8MP ultra-wide lens and two 2MP macro and monochrome lenses. The handset sports a 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls. The Nord N10 5G is topped off with OxygenOS 10.5, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Although the Nord N10 5G shares similarity to the previous Nord in name, that’s largely where the similarities end. The Nord’s specs are slightly superior, but it’s a little more expensive. At the end of the day, however, you’re essentially getting the same experience, so you can’t go wrong with either option.
The OnePlus Nord N100 is the most affordable OnePlus device we’ve seen in a long while. Not since the excellent OnePlus X have we seen a price attached to a OnePlus device so low. Clearly, the company isn’t afraid to go after the lower price segment, contrasting nicely with the recent OnePlus 8T.
What stands out about the Nord N100, aside from its price, is the large 6.52-inch display, which is a great size for gaming and watching Netflix. The display is flanked by dual stereo speakers that will further immerse users in whatever content they’re consuming.
The Nord N100 comes with a Snapdragon 460 processor, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of expandable storage, and a triple camera setup that include a 13MP main lens, a 2MP bokeh lens, and a 2MP macro lens. There’s also an 8MP front-facing camera, and all of that is backed by a robust 5,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charge. You also get USB-C and a 3.5mm audio jack.
To top it all off, the Nord N100 offers OxygenOS 10.5, with support for features like Dark Mode, Zen Mode, and a slew of customization options.
OnePlus said its mission with the Nord N series is to make cutting-edge technology more accessible to a wider range of users, and it certainly looks like it has succeeded in doing so. “The OnePlus Nord N Series represents the next step in our strategy to expand our smartphone offerings to more price points,” said Pete Lau, Founder and CEO of OnePlus.
The OnePlus Nord N10 5G in Midnight Ice and OnePlus Nord N100 in Midnight Frost will launch in Europe with a starting price of £329 and £179, respectively. The company said it will share pricing and availability for North America at a later date.
Google started rolling outChrome OS 86 on the stable channel earlier this month, featuring flags for menu icons, back-forward cache, security improvements, and more. Shortly after the initial rollout began, Google introduced new accessibility features for the visually impaired in Chrome OS 86. But while the update is yet to make its way to a vast majority of Chromebooks, Google has reportedly pulled the update due to unknown reasons.
As per a recent Chrome Unboxed report, the Chrome OS 86 stable rollout has been halted abruptly and Google has released no information regarding this decision. The Chrome OS Releases blog doesn’t shed any light on the matter, but the Chrome OS release matrix website now lists Chrome OS 85 as the most recent stable channel version for a majority of supported devices.
It’s worth noting that Google recently discovered a vulnerability in Chrome’s memory system in version 86. However, the company promptly released a patch to address the security bug. This leads us to believe that the vulnerability isn’t the reason behind Google’s decision to pause the rollout. Chrome Unboxed speculates that the update has been paused as users have reported facing a number of issues, ranging from Family link login errors to Play Store app crashes, following the update.
As of now, it isn’t clear when Google will resume Chrome 86 rollout for the remaining devices or if the company will jump straight to the Chrome 87 release. In case you’ve already updated to Chrome OS 86 and are facing issues on your device, you can roll back to version 85 by using the Powerwash and Revert feature.
LG released the second-gen TONE Free TWS earbuds earlier this year in July, featuring a completely new design and a self-cleaning charging case. The updated earbuds from the South Korean giant featured a more familiar stem design that closely resembled the design of Apple’s AirPods Pro. The puck-shaped charging case also received a minor update and it featured a built-in ultraviolet light to sanitize the earbuds when not in use. While it’s only been a few months since the TONE Free (model HBS-FN6) went on sale, LG has now released an updated version ( model HBS-FN7) featuring active noise cancellation support.
The new LG TONE Free (model HBS-FN7) TWS earbuds are visually identical to the previous model, and they feature the same stem design and round UVnano charging case. But while the design isn’t different, the earbuds now support Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for an enhanced personal audio experience. LG has included three microphones in each earbud to monitor the soundwaves coming from all directions and neutralize noise when ANC is turned on.
Much like the previous model, the LG TONE Free FN7 features Meridian Audio’s Digital Signal Processing technology to create a realistic soundstage for an immersive listening experience. The LG TONE Free companion app offers four presets, including Natural, Immersive, Bass Boost, and Treble Boost, to let users customize the sound signature as per their preference. Along with ANC, the LG TONE Free FN7 includes another useful feature in the form of a new LED indicator on the UVnano charging case to help users easily monitor charging level and UVnano status.
The LG TONE Free FN7 TWS earbuds will initially be available in the company’s home market of South Korea for KRW 219,000 (~$193), but LG plans to launch the earbuds in select regions across North America, Europe, and Asia in the coming months.
Android TV doesn’t have nearly the same selection of apps as Android for smartphones, so it’s always nice to see developers support the growing TV platform. If you watch a lot of YouTube on your smart TV and want more viewing options, check out SmartTubeNext, an unofficial, open-source YouTube client for Android TV. The app features a more modern UI to match the look of Android TV and offers some great playback features.
SmartTubeNext is available for Android 4.3 and above but is primarily aimed at Android TV devices. The app, of course, functions as a typical YouTube client, with the ability to like, dislike, subscribe to channels, and see an animated preview of videos.
Here are some of the features the current version of SmartTubeNext offers:
Browse news, games and music
Browse subscriptions, history and playlists
Play videos
Like, dislike or subscribe to channels
Search for videos
View subscribed channel content
Change various settings for the video player
Animated previews for videos
Android TV channels and search support
In a discussion thread on Reddit, SmartTubeNext users seem pleased with the progress that’s been made so far. One of the features users are most excited by, it seems, is playback speed control. However, some features are still missing, like support for multiple accounts. The app is in beta, though, and it sounds like new features are constantly being introduced to address grievances.
If you’re tired of YouTube’s own app, SmartTubeNext looks like a nice alternative with some cool features. You can keep track of the app’s progress and GitHub, and grab the APK while you’re at it. You can push the APK to your device over ADB or use an app like Downloader.
Even the best smartphones on the market have a common enemy–the low battery warning. Even the best-rated smartphone can run low on juice after extended use, and you may not always be around a wall outlet when it happens. Save the stress and hassle by picking up a charger and we’ve rounded up the best portable chargers for you below.
There are so many portable chargers on the market, though. We’ve found nine quality portable chargers, each with different functionalities to fit your needs. We’ve also identified who should buy each charger, so there’s bound to be a portable charger for you in the list below!
A number of powerbanks offer wireless charging, but the Aukey Basix Pro allows you to wirelessly fast charge your device while having it propped up in landscape mode. This is perfect for charging and watching YouTube in cramped travel areas, and saves you from buying a kickstand case.
With solar charging power, this GoerTek battery pack is perfect to stash in the car or with camping gear for emergencies. If you're worried about your phone and powerbank running dry while exploring the Great Outdoors, a solar battery pack will put your mind at ease.
Bulky, heavy powerbanks can be an absolute chore to carry around. T-Core's battery pack is built to be small and light-weight, making it easy to slip into a purse or laptop bag without adding bulk. It packs in 10,000mAh of battery capacity, so you're pretty covered for a fair few charges.
While this battery pack isn't as strong as other power banks on this list, the low price and compact nature of Anker's PowerCore make it an easy choice for a backup.
Morphie's battery pack really stands out due to its ability to have an AC charged plugged into it, in addition to 22,000 mAh capacity. You can charge your laptop as well as your mobile device!
If you want reliable quick charging, then you can't go wrong with RAVPower. This basic 20,000 mAh battery pack will get the job done, and get it done quickly.
iMuto's portable charger is one of few on the market with 30,000 mAh of power, meaning that it can charge more before needing a charge itself. However, this is not an air-travel-friendly charger, so this battery pack is for domestic use only!
Samsung's battery pack is more expensive than the competition, but with the premium name comes a premium and sleek product. You can also bundle it with a phone or other accessories for payment plans to make the price easier to swallow.
Another battery pack that has an AC port, RAVPower's AC charger can power your laptop or your mobile devices, and has 20,ooo mAh capacity. It's a bit of an odd shape compared to the Morphie pack, but you can't argue with the RAVPower name!
With so many battery packs on the market, you can be sure these will stand up to the test. My personal recommendation is the Aukey Basix Pro, and it’s my go-to for day-to-day use, especially with my aging phone’s slowly failing battery.
Which battery pack or powerbank do you use? Let us know in the comments!
The POCO X3 is one of the best value for money mid-range smartphones you can buy right now. Building upon the success of the POCO X2, the latest POCO X smartphone from Xiaomi’s spin-off brand offers much better battery life, a modest processor upgrade, and a refreshed design. Just like the previous model, the showstopper feature continues to be the 120Hz display, providing a fluid scrolling experience across system UI and first-party apps. Similar to the POCO X2, POCO controls the refresh rate using what it calls its Dynamic Refresh Rate feature, which intelligently adjusts the display refresh rate to maximize the battery life.
This has been a point of contention for many POCO X3 users as even when the 120Hz mode is explicitly selected, the phone would fall back to 60Hz in certain scenarios to save the battery. For example, the Dynamic Refresh Rate feature would dial down the refresh rate to 60Hz while watching a video and to 50Hz for static images. Conversely, the refresh rate would jump up to 120Hz if you’re scrolling or playing a supported game. When this Dynamic Refresh Rate switch happens, it results in noticeable stutter and jank, disrupting an otherwise buttery smooth experience from time to time, much to users’ frustration.
If you are a proud owner of a POCO X3 and want to have your display render everything at a smooth 120Hz refresh rate all the time, even if that means sacrificing battery life, we have put together a small guide to walk you through the steps. Before you proceed, it should be noted that your POCO X3 must have an unlocked bootloader and rooted with Magisk v21.0. With that out of the way, here are the steps to unlock the persistent 120Hz mode.
From the list, choose option 5: “Add/edit custom props”
Choose n “New custom prop”
Now type in the following line of code:
ro.vendor.dfps.enable
The default value is true. Type false.
Now choose 2 “post-fs-data”
Choose n, but don’t reboot yet.
Type in the following line:
rod.vendor.smart_dfps.enable
Again, the default value is true, which indicates the Dynamic Refresh Rate is enabled. Type false to disable it.
Finally, choose 2 “post-fs-data”
Reboot. Your device should now be consistently running at 120Hz.
The developer has only tested this workaround on stock MIUI, so it might not work if you’re running a custom ROM — you’re welcome to try, though.
It goes without saying that enabling a persistent 120Hz refresh rate will severely tax the battery life — the user’s personal testing indicates anywhere between a 10 to 18% reduction in screen on time. But if that doesn’t sound too bad to you, by all means, give this workaround a try to unlock the forced 120Hz mode. For more details, check out the original thread by the user at the link given below.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 4 was launched in June 2019, coming up as a big upgrade over the Mi Band 3 thanks to its color display and other additions. In my review of the Mi Band 4, I noted how the Mi Band lineup has evolved over the years to the point that the Mi Band 4 had left behind very little room for improvement for the next generation. Now, the Mi Band 5 is here (or the Mi Smart Band 5, as they call it here in India), picking up the baton from the predecessor in this marathon of a healthy lifestyle. How does the Mi Band 5 perform? Read along as we figure out what Xiaomi has brought to the table with the latest evolution of its popular fitness tracker lineup.
Xiaomi Mi Band 5: Specifications
Specs
Mi Band 5
Size and weight
47.2 x 18.5 x 12.4mm
Weight
Standard: 11.9g
NFC: 12.1g
Materials
Polycarbonate
Wrist band
Silicone
Compatibility
Android, iPhone
SoC
unspecified
RAM/Storage
512KB RAM, 16MB storage
Network
NA
Display
1.1-inch AMOLED ( 126 x 294 px)
450 nits brightness
Connectivity
Bluetooth v5 BLE
GPS
Absent
Sensors
PPG Heart rate sensor; IR detection only on NFC variant
3-axis accelerometer
3-axis gyroscope
Barometer
Proximity sensor
NFC payments
Yes
Battery
125 mAh
Water resistance
5ATM or 50m up to 30 minutes in freshwater
About this review: Xiaomi India loaned us the Mi Smart Band 5 for review. This review is after 3 weeks of use. Xiaomi did not have any inputs in this review.
Design and Display on the Mi Band 5
The Mi Band 5's display gets pretty bright, and is very easy to read from.
While the Mi Band 4 brought along a color touchscreen as a headlining upgrade, the Mi Band 5 does not attempt to fix what is not broken. Xiaomi has only added marginal improvements here, namely with a slightly larger display (1.1″ vs 0.95″) which gets brighter at up to 450 nits. The Mi Band 4 performed decently under bright sunlight, and the Mi Band 5 does even better on that end. You will have no issues reading the display under bright sunlight.
On the display, what appears to be a bigger change is the ability to set a custom wallpaper on your watch face on the Mi Smart Band 5. The previous Mi Band supported multiple official watchfaces as well as unofficial watchfaces that could be sideloaded to bring in more customization. With the Mi Band 5, you can make a custom watch face from within the Mi Fit app, letting you choose from a few different clock and info layouts, then change the wallpaper (it can even be your own selfie if you want it to be), and change the font color. And of course, the unofficial watchfaces can still be installed, though you may need to be careful of the changes that Android 10 and 11 bring about with Scoped Storage (not Xiaomi’s fault in any way).
You can even switch watch faces from the Band itself, and some of the preloaded Bandfaces also have customizations to what information they can display. There are even animated official watch faces! Overall, there is a lot more customization possible on top of whatever the Mi Band 4 offered, and that is always a good thing.
The Mi Band 5 fixes the flawed charger design from the Mi Band 4
But the biggest change of all on the Mi Band 5 is the fact that the wearable now uses a magnetic charging pin. Gone is the awkward and awful cup-like design from the Band 4 that did a very poor job at holding the band module in place. With the Mi Band 5, you no longer need to remove the band module from the silicone strap — just bring the magnetic charger close to the charging pin and it will snap itself into place. This elegantly solves my biggest complaint with the predecessor, and I no longer need to contend with tightly stringing around rubber bands just to get the band module to charge. The other end of the magnetic charger is still USB Type-A, so for the future, I wish Xiaomi makes the switch over to Type-C. But for now, it works and it works well.
One of these is a far better solution than the other
A con with these changes — namely the larger display and the switch over to a magnetic charging design — is that bands for the Mi Band 4 and its predecessor are no longer compatible with the Mi Band 5. You can force the Band 5 module into a Band 4 strap, but you’ll likely end up with a broken or deformed strap instead of a clean solution. I reckon there will be third-party straps available for the Mi Band 5 on its own.
The Mi Smart Band 5 continues to omit NFC and microphone on units sold outside of China. NFC is barely used in India, so the absence of it is a non-issue.
Overall, my positive impressions from the Mi Band 4 have carried over onto the Mi Band 5. It retains the discreet and understated look, and brings along a few key changes that overall enhance the experience on the wearable. Remember, this fitness tracker sits within the cheapest segment of fitness trackers — so what you get for the price remains commendable.
User Interface and Experience on the Mi Band 5
I have extensively talked about the user interface and the experience on the Mi Band and the companion Mi Fit app in my Mi Band 4 review, so I urge readers to read those sections as the Mi Band 5 carries over all of those experiences, and then some.
The Mi Band 5 adds in several new features, such as the ability to record more sports, the ability to track sleep better and even track mid-day naps, track menstrual cycles for people who get periods, help you relax with breathing exercises, give you an indication of how stressed you are, control your phone’s camera shutter from the Band, and even give you personalized activity tracking in the form of PAI.
More Sports Mode
The Mi Band 5 now comes with tracking for:
Yoga
Power Walking
Treadmill
Outdoor Running
Outdoor Cycling
Indoor Cycling
Pool swimming
Jump rope
Freestyle workout
Rowing machine
Elliptical
These sports modes should be sufficient for the large mass of average users who are just getting started on their fitness journey. Note that the Mi Band series does not come with GPS built-in, so for activities that involve route-tracking, the Mi Band relies on GPS information collected through the Mi Fit app on your phone.
Step Tracking
Tracking by itself is okay, a sentiment that becomes “good” when you factor in the price of the product. I still found the Band being a little over-sensitive for step tracking, usually counting a few steps for periods when I was asleep. The data is reliable within an error margin of less than 5% — I find this to be an acceptable margin for the simple reason of the Band being a starter tool and not for professional tracking. If you need devices that can deliver more precision tracking, you need to spend over five times the price of the Mi Band 4/5 — and with that in mind, the Mi Band 5 continues to do a pretty good job.
Sleep Tracking
For sleep tracking, my personal experience dictates that the Mi Band 4 was better at tracking sleep than the Mi Band 5, despite the new band claiming to come with upgraded sleep analysis tech. I usually spend a good amount of time idling in bed before falling asleep and after waking up — the Mi Band 4 was fairly accurate in capturing these, but the Mi Band 5 catches in the lowered body movement as an indication of sleep, perhaps to accommodate daytime naps? But then, there are instances when the Band said I was awake at night, which was simply not true. On a personal note, I am unable to nap during daylight hours, so measuring this conclusively was difficult. It’s also more difficult to sleep with two fitness trackers on my wrist, so I am unable to get comparison screenshots for the same night.
In the first screenshot above, I went to sleep at a good 2am, but the Band 5 already registered a sleep session when I was idling in bed. The last stretch of light sleep data is also wrong, as I had woken up by my 9am alarm. In the second screenshot, there are large periods of time when my Band 5 presumed I was awake, when in fact, I have no recollection of periods.
From personal experience, the Mi Band 4 is just better for sleep tracking. The Mi Band 5 does track REM state for sleep too, so if tracking this is important for you, you should only prefer the Mi Band 5 within this narrow context of sleep tracking. Otherwise, the Mi Band 4 is better for sleep tracking.
Period Tracking
The Mi Band 5 comes with period tracking features built-in, to better aid people who get periods. This section has been written with the assistance of a friend who gets their period.
You need to input an initial data set within the Mi Fit app first for onboarding the feature. Once your first entry is done with regards your period length, cycle length, last menstrual period date, and your consent to predict the next menstrual cycle, the Mi Fit app displays a calendar with information related to menstruation, fertility periods, and ovulation days, as well as the next cycle prediction if you chose that setting. You can enter data on a new menstrual cycle, and optionally, you can also input data on pain, bleeding, and emotions. The idea with this data collection is to maintain a history, in case you may need it for medical reasons. You can also get notified through the app on your phone, or have a notification sent to your band when your next cycle approaches.
The Mi Band 5, on the other hand, displays a timeline of period activity. You can quickly add in an entry if you get a period, but that is about it on the information you can add and interact with on the Band.
While I personally cannot hold an opinion on how useful this feature is, my friend mentions that the UI is decent, and the app displays what it can with the information provided. Period tracking usually improves as history builds up, so one should avoid judging the menstrual cycle predictions from a singular month of data alone. One point to note is that there is currently no way to add in sexual activity, as that is also vital information for period tracking, especially for figuring in delays or other unusual behavior. Period tracking apps also have a wider range of emotions that can be tracked, which is something that can be improved here. What I would add from my end is the fact that the app should consider adopting gender-neutral vocabulary to be inclusive of everyone. Even the Mi Fit app profile (your Xiaomi account) only has two gender options, so there’s room for improvement here.
Stress Monitoring and Breath Training
Another highlighting feature of the Mi Band 5 is the addition of Stress Monitoring and Breath Training. These features are pretty self-explanatory. In my daily usage so far, I did not receive any notifications related to being over-stressed (although we had just handled Techtober and some stressful workdays). The Band 5 did record a fair few periods (36%) of moderate stress, but for the most part, my sedentary lifestyle just gave me mild stress (64%), with no instances of relaxed states or overstressed states. Xiaomi notes that this data is calculated through HRV (Heart Rate Variability) and is for reference only, so I would advise readers to not read too much into it unless you get overstressed.
Breath Training is something I found useful. Essentially, you can set 1-5 minutes of training for relaxed breathing. The Band then guides you through inhaling and exhaling periods through an animation on the display and short vibration when the state is to be changed. At the end of the exercise, the Band displays your initial and your final heart rate, giving you an idea of how much you managed to calm yourself down. I love the inclusion of this feature. My wishlist for the same would be perhaps set a time of the day when the Band reminds you to do this exercise or perhaps customizing the Stress limits on which the Band could trigger a reminder notification for this exercise.
PAI – Personalized Activity Intelligence
This is a new addition to the Mi Band 5, although we have seen the same on more expensive wearables such as the Huami Amazfit GTR and Amazfit GTS
PAI uses the heart rate data collected during physical activity to provide a PAI score. The total PAI score is based on a rolling 7-day window, and the goal is to maintain a PAI score of 100 or more, which has apparently proven to provide maximum health benefits. The goal of 100 PAI was chosen as a normalized value, but what each person needs to do to achieve 100 PAI is also apparently unique to them. As you become more fit, it also becomes inherently more difficult to achieve 100 PAI which makes it appropriately challenging for all levels. Shamefully, my lifestyle, Techtober, and the COVID-19 pandemic ensured that I could only exercise irregularly and that too, for the sake of this review. My score never went above 7, which is worse than the 11 I had managed to achieve when reviewing the Amazfit GTS. I wouldn’t blame this on the Band.
Battery and Charging on the Mi Band 5
The Mi Band 5 charges easily, charges quickly, and lasts for weeks on a charge
All the Mi Bands have provided excellent battery life so far, and the Mi Band 5 is no exception. For wearables, anything above a 7-day life cycle is considered “good enough” in my books, as one can presume that there will be at least one opportunity to charge your watch once in a week. The Mi Band 5 has a bigger battery, but the display is also marginally bigger and fairly brighter, plus there are more functions. Xiaomi claims up to 14 days of battery life, and up to 21 days if you use the band in power saving mode. Their claims check out almost, as I was able to get 12 days reliably with most features enabled. Charging the watch up takes between 1.5-2 hours, and as mentioned before, connecting the charger is no longer a task in itself, so you can consider quick 5-10 minute top-ups every day. The Mi Band 5 aces the Battery and Charging section of the review, with no complaints.
Conclusion: The Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is a noticeable improvement from the great Mi Band 4
My Mi Band 4 review mentioned that “the Mi Band lineup from Xiaomi keeps improving and keeps surprising, year after year. Just when you thought the company has delivered the best value product, out comes another that raises the bar even higher.” The statements continue to hold true for this generation as well.
We do need to take note of the fact that there has been a small rise in pricing for the Band series in India. The Mi Band 3 came in at ₹1,999, while the Band 4 came in at ₹2,299 and the Band 5 comes in at ₹2,499. The price increase is small, but it does admittedly affect how affordable this starter fitness band can be. Xiaomi also has introduced lower Bands in the form of the Redmi Band at ₹1,399, so the pinch from the Band 5 doesn’t hurt at much. For the price it commands, you do get a well-rounded product, and it is easy to ask potential customers to shell out another ₹200 and just get the newest product, completely justified by the change in the charger itself.
The Mi Band 5 is a wearable that makes good fitness tracking affordable. You can achieve a lot of these functions from other wearables in the market, but Xiaomi has figured out the mantra on the Mi Band lineup. The only downside on this device is the lower reliability in sleep tracking, which the company could fix through software updates. If you are a hobbyist or an amateur just looking to get some motivation for your first week of running, the Mi Band 5 is an excellent purchase for a healthier lifestyle and a great option for gifting.