Xiaomi Mi Power Bank and Mi Band 1S fitness tracker accessories launched

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Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi is known for their quality phones that don't come with hefty price tags. They're also known for phone accessories that are affordable and the latest of which is the new Mi Power Bank.

Last Monday, Xiaomi launched 20,000 mAh Mi power bank, which costs an equivalent of $24.

The device can be charged to its full capacity in just five hours. With the 3,350 mAh high-capacity cells made from LG/Panasonic, the Power Bank can provide power to a smartphone four times before it goes dead.

Not a lot has been revealed about the Mi Power Bank, but according to Android Authority, it sports the same slender appeal as the previous model.

International Business Times also noted that the power bank's power button appears on the side; a battery LED indicator can also be seen, as well as two USB slots and a Micro USB charging slot.

Although the new Mi Power Bank packs more power and is expected to weigh a bit heavier than the previous model, it still carries a slender appeal and is also portable.

The price for Xiaomi's new accessory is quite tempting, but the device is exclusively sold in China. This only means that anyone outside of China must pay more for the shipping fee. There was no word about an international launch of the device.

Apart from the introduction of the power bank, Xiaomi also launched the new Mi Band 1S or Mi Band Pulse, a wearable fitness tracker from the company.

Mi Band underwent some improvements that are now seen in the Mi Band 1S. These include changes to its appearance and the addition of a heart rate monitor.

The new wearable doesn't look much different than Mi Band, but it has a dimension of 37 x 13.6 x 99 millimeters, which means it's a bit heavier and bigger than its predecessor.

The new Mi Band 1S started its sale in China yesterday, Nov. 11, and is sold for approximately $16.