A few weeks ago, the GeekDoing team discovered the existence of two new Xiaomi Mi Band 5. We are talking about the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Lite and Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Pro, two variants still to be confirmed that they make an appearance again, showing us part of their characteristics.
And it seems that, as they have rediscovered from GeekDoing, the Xiaomi Mi Fit application already refers to the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Pro, discovering its NFC support through which payments can be made.
As we can see below and under the code name KongmingPro, nomenclature associated with the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Pro, this new variant of the famous Xiaomi smart bracelet appears in Mi Fit along with the same characteristics that the Xiaomi Mi itself allows. Band 5 NFC of China ( Kongming ).
Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Pro, the NFC version that could reach the European market
With this new discovery, it is once again confirmed that Xiaomi has plans to bring the Xiaomi Mi Band 5 NFC to the international market. Under the name Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Pro, this new gadget will allow payments, the most anticipated feature for years.
Still, this Xiaomi Mi Band 5 Pro would have to come associated with a bank or with a bank card entity. As we have already seen in the Xiaomi Mi Band 4 NFC launched in Russia, only under the agreement with MasterCard is it possible to make mobile payments.
In short, very good news so that we can finally pay with our Xiaomi smart bracelet beyond the Chinese borders. We will be aware of any news regarding this finding so that you are informed.