Xiaomi Smart Band 8
Score: 88/100
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
504 hoursbest | 432 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 27 gbest | 30 g |
| ↓ lower better | 60 minutesbest | 120 minutes |
1.72 inbest | 1.47 in | |
233 mAh | 300 mAhbest | |
150best | 50 | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.95 mm | 9.99 mmbest |
1,500 nitsbest | 450 nits |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 504 hours | 432 hours |
Charging Time (minutes) | 60 minutes | 120 minutes |
Battery Capacity (mAh) | 233 mAh | 300 mAh |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 1.72 in | 1.47 in |
Resolution (pixels) | 212x520 pixels | 172x320 pixels |
Display Type | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Brightness (nits) | 1500 nits | 450 nits |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 27 g | 30 g |
Thickness (mm) | 10.95 mm | 9.99 mm |
Features(1) | ||
Sports Modes (Count) | 150 | 50 |
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 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.
