Xiaomi Smart Band 8
Score: 88/100
Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 10
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 offers a vivid AMOLED display, 21-day battery life and a lightweight aluminum design, positioning it as a budget-friendly fitness tracker. Its main limitation is the lack of standalone GPS and a modest battery capacity. Ideal for beginners and swimmers who value a bright screen and long endurance without premium pricing.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
504 hoursbest | 504 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 27 gbest | 27 gbest |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | 60 minutesbest |
1.72 inbest | 1.72 inbest | |
233 mAhbest | — | |
150best | 150best | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.95 mm | 2 mmbest |
1,500 nitsbest | 1,500 nitsbest |
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Build & Design(2) | ||
Thickness (mm) | 10.95 mm | 2.0 mm |
Strap Material | TPU | Multi-material |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional commentary on the Smart Band 10 is limited, but editors note the device continues Xiaomi's value-focused approach with a stylish all-metal frame, an ultra-bright display, and a 21-day battery, while pointing out the absence of built-in GPS as a drawback for serious runners.
Everyday users echo the praise for the band's lightweight feel, vivid AMOLED screen, and long battery life, while recurring complaints focus on strap comfort for larger wrists and occasional heart-rate inaccuracies during vigorous activity.
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.
