Xiaomi Amazfit Verge - advantages and disadvantages

Electronic accessories are a separate segment of the gadgets market. This segment has shown impressive growth over the past few years. The average smartwatch in 2019 boasts functionality that is in no way inferior to smartphones. Huami took advantage of the progress and announced its Xiaomi Amazfit Verge smartwatch, which includes a high-tech screen, various sensors, near-field technology, a navigator, thoughtful design and other extensions that this article will talk about.

About company

Huami is a subsidiary of Xiaomi. As a developer, Huami provides its big brother with all technology projects related to device accessories.

This name is known for the high quality of wearable accessories, and the Amazfit series has managed to establish itself, which can be seen in the number of sales in the world. The company recently announced another product. The latest novelty, the Verge watch, was conceived as the most budgetary development with a wide range of functions. The novelty is good in all aspects, its only drawback is that it is tailored for the Chinese consumer.

Design

The appearance of the watch can be called their main trump card. Huami specialists got their hands on the design of miniature devices. If they are faced with the task of fitting serious hardware into small dimensions and giving all this an elegant look, then they cope with this task perfectly. Although outwardly the Verge model does not have obvious differences from its older brother Stratos, not immediately noticeable details are still present and leave an impression of contemplation. The case is in places larger than that of its closest competitors, but this serves to benefit the appearance. The plastic from which the device is made is of high quality and in combination with a silicone strap gives the watch a modern look. There is only one button on the watch, which is responsible for turning on. It is located in a place that does not create the impression of "superfluous" when looking at the watch.

The 1.3-inch screen is a significant plus. Not every manufacturer equips a watch with a display of this size. With such a diagonal, the weight of the watch is less than 50 grams, with daily use it is not felt at all. Users who had the opportunity to test the novelty noted comfortable tactile sensations when using Verge.

Functionality and filling

The characteristics of the battery (390 mAh), the presence of near-field technology (the ability to pay with an online cash register using a device) and 4 GB of ROM with 512 MB of RAM are immediately striking. All the necessary extensions for smart watches are present in Verge in full. The extensions work great, because a 2-core 1.8 GHz processor is responsible for performance. The 1.3-inch display is equipped with an Amoled matrix, no one doubts the color rendition. There is a possibility of background registration and analysis of heart rate and activity during the day. The ability to receive calls and SMS from a smartphone tied to the watch is present by default. In addition, the user will be able to pay in the Alipay system, use a full-fledged navigator and use the device as an audio player.

Verge is equipped with moisture-proof technology, but it is better to avoid contact with water.

The combination of 512 MB of RAM and a 1.8 GHz chipset is more than satisfactory for a device of this class. This power is enough to realize the full potential of a smart watch. Users with early access to Verge noted the system's flawless performance with native and third-party applications. Animations are implemented as smoothly as possible and visually pleasing, applications work without overlays. The performance and operation of the system as a whole is another strong point of the model, to which there can be no complaints.

Communications

The first step is to synchronize the Verge with your smartphone. This will allow the watch to be used as an auxiliary device: calls to the phone will be duplicated to the smart watch, SMS will also be displayed on the display of the accessory, some smartphone applications have interesting extensions for smart watches. Synchronization can be carried out using both WiFi and Bluetooth, depending on the distance of the devices from each other. Navigation is carried out both by the GLONASS system and by GPS. This makes it possible to receive the most correct weather forecast, in addition to the obvious function (user location).

Another feature that immediately catches your eye is Near Field Communication (NFC). In addition to a convenient way to synchronize with a smartphone, this technology allows you to pay with an online cashier (so far only in the PRC). The payment systems included in the firmware of the device are not supported in the CIS, but most likely the manufacturer will release an update with support for local systems when the product takes a position in the Russian market. There is no SIM slot, so calls and SMS are impossible without synchronization with the phone.

Screen

The display is one of the most important components of a modern device, so the manufacturer allocated it as much as 1.3 inches of space and equipped it with a complex matrix with a resolution of 360 by 360 pixels. The presence of a protective glass of the Gorilla Glass 3 format is remarkable, it is rarely found on devices in the budget segment. Users who tested the Verge found it more comfortable to use than other smart accessories. This effect is provided by the large display and the Amoled matrix.

More about functionality

In addition to the functions provided for sports, there are extensions for registering various kinds of activity. During daily jogging, strength exercises in the gym and just at rest, the sensors track the user's heart rate, calorie consumption, running distance and other processes. The sensors are sewn into the watch case. The set of sensors includes the following items: barometer, accelerometer, heart rate monitor, pedometer.

Verge's most popular mileage logging feature is at its best. The system analyzes and builds statistics of user activity as accurately as possible over a certain period. The device will warn the user if he shows insufficient activity during a given period or trains too hard. A special sensor monitors the heart rate in the background, therefore, in case of the slightest deviation, it will give an alert by means of vibration. This warning system will not be superfluous for regular walking or jogging. The operating system is tailored for the operation of sensors for background heart rate tracking. Users noted the high accuracy of the Verge measurements. Optimization of the OS allows you to consume the charge in economy mode during the registration of body indicators. Sleep quality analysis is an additional feature. The watch can recognize sleep phases and compile statistics based on measurements.

OS

Adapted Android. Has good compatibility with any other OS. The voice assistant is present, but it does not recognize Russian speech, so it does not represent any value for the Russian user, at least not yet. Otherwise, the OS of the device simply duplicates the same capabilities that are offered by analogues.Many of the features that are the highlight of Verge are adapted for the Chinese user, but there is a hope that the manufacturer will adapt to the Russian language if the product takes a firm position in the local market.

Battery performance

It is very important to know how autonomous the smartwatch is and how it can work without recharging. Sensors and sensors provide constant tracking of the user's body, so the device should work as long as possible, without the need for charging. There are watches that demonstrate undeniable indicators, Verge in this sense does not break records, but the figure of 5 full days of battery life inspires respect. The watch's battery allows you to reach a full charge in 3 hours using the USB cable. If you don't use multimedia extensions too hard, your health indicators can skyrocket. In practice, the user does not need to listen to music on the watch, he uses it as a sports accessory and in this mode achieves up to a week of continuous work.

Outcome

This accessory will be useful for people whose lifestyle involves regular exercise. People who are on a diet will also find a lot of useful things in a device from Xiaomi, because Verge is able to correctly calculate the calorie consumption per distance traveled and make it clear if the user is overdoing it in training or, on the contrary, is too lazy. Here is a list of the main features of the accessory:

1. All possible measurements: heart rate, steps taken, sleep rhythm;
2. Control of user activity in accordance with the specified standards;
3. The ability to use the watch as an auxiliary element for the phone;
4. The ability to use multimedia extensions for smart devices;
5. The ability to use a compact navigator.

Also, the device will be useful for elderly people who find it useful to know the statistics of changes in pressure, sleep rhythms and other body parameters. In the case of purchasing an accessory for an elderly person, it should be noted that recommendations related to changes in the functioning of the body can only be given by a qualified doctor; it is not recommended to develop methods on your own.

• Powerful filling;
• Large display;
• The abundance of sensors for measuring changes in the body.

• Not all functions are adapted for the Russian user.

Let's summarize the technical parameters of the device in the plate: