Rankings
The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 10 offers a large, ultra-bright AMOLED screen and an industry-leading 21-day battery life. Its main trade-offs are the absence of standalone GPS and occasional clasp durability issues. Ideal for swimmers and budget-conscious users who value long endurance and a rich sport-mode library.
The Amazfit Band 7 is a budget-friendly tracker with a bright AMOLED screen and industry-leading 18-day battery life. It sacrifices built-in GPS and sometimes suffers from app sync hiccups. Ideal for casual users who prioritize long endurance and a colorful display.
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active is a lightweight tracker with an 18-day battery and 5 ATM water resistance, aimed at casual users. Its trade-offs include a less vibrant TFT screen, manual brightness, and the absence of built-in GPS. Best for beginners who value comfort and long endurance over premium display quality.
The Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 offers a large, crisp AMOLED screen and robust 5 ATM/IP68 durability at a budget price. Its battery falls short of advertised endurance and charging is slower than USB-C standards. Best for users who value a vivid display and waterproof design over multi-day battery life.
| Attribute | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
504 hoursbest | 432 hours | 312 hours | 432 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 27 gbest | 30 g | 36.8 g | 28 g |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | 120 minutes | — | 120 minutes |
1.72 inbest | 1.47 in | 1.6 in | 1.47 in | |
— | 300 mAhbest | 208 mAh | 232 mAh | |
150best | 50 | 101 | 120 | |
| ↓ lower better | 2 mmbest | 9.99 mm | — | 12.2 mm |
1,500 nitsbest | 450 nits | — | — |
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| Attribute | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||||
Battery Life (hours) | 504 hours | 432 hours | 312 hours | 432 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 60 minutes | 120 minutes | — | 120 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | — | 300 mAh | 208 mAh | 232 mAh |
Display(4) | ||||
Screen Size (in) | 1.72 in | 1.47 in | 1.6 in | 1.47 in |
Resolution (pixels) | 212x520 pixels | 172x320 pixels | 256x402 pixels | 194x368 pixels |
Display Type | AMOLED | TFT LCD | AMOLED | AMOLED |
Brightness (nits) | 1500 nits | 450 nits | — | — |
Build & Design(4) | ||||
Weight (g) | 27 g | 30 g | 36.8 g | 28 g |
Thickness (mm) | 2.0 mm | 9.99 mm | — | 12.2 mm |
Strap Material | Multi-material | TPU | — | — |
Water & Dust Resistance (IP Rating) | 5ATM | 5ATM | 5ATM | 5 ATM |
Connectivity(1) | ||||
Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | — | 5.3 | 5.2 |
Features(1) | ||||
Sports Modes (Count) | 150 | 50 | 101 | 120 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Smart Band 10 for its sizable, ultra-bright AMOLED screen, impressive 21-day battery, and highly accurate heart-rate and swim tracking. The addition of an electronic compass and a linear-motor haptic system are seen as meaningful upgrades that elevate the device above its predecessor, while the extensive sport mode library adds versatility.
Everyday users consistently praise the band's long battery life, bright display, and reliable step, heart-rate, and sleep tracking. Swimmers especially value the 96 % lap-count accuracy and underwater HR broadcast.
“Fitbit aesthetics for under $50”
“nice 1.47-inch HD AMOLED”
“surprising battery life”
Professional reviewers commend the band's ultra-light design, smooth 60 Hz display, long 18-day battery, and solid 5 ATM water resistance, describing it as a valuable upgrade for everyday use. However, they criticize the TFT screen's lower vibrancy, the absence of auto-brightness, and the lack of advanced sensors like GPS or ECG, noting it falls short of higher-end competitors.
Everyday users praise the long battery life, lightweight comfort, smooth scrolling, and the variety of watch faces, finding it reliable for basic fitness tracking. Common complaints focus on the less vivid TFT screen, manual brightness control, occasional heart-rate inaccuracies, and the missing built-in GPS for outdoor activities.
Professional reviewers commend the Galaxy Fit 3 for its larger, high-resolution AMOLED display, ultra-light aluminum chassis, and solid waterproof rating, positioning it as a compelling budget fitness tracker.
Everyday users appreciate the lightweight comfort, clear screen, and extensive exercise tracking, but most complain that the battery does not last the advertised 13 days and needs charging every few days.
Professional reviewers view the Amazfit Band 7 as a strong budget option, lauding its long battery life, bright AMOLED display and generous feature set including Alexa and 120 sport modes.
Everyday users praise the Band 7 for its impressive battery endurance, vibrant screen and comfortable all-day wear, while noting app stability issues and occasional heart-rate inaccuracies.
