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Xiaomi Band 8 vs Xiaomi Band 9

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Xiaomi Smart Band 8

Xiaomi Smart Band 8

  • 27 g.
  • Screen: 192 × 490 pixels.
  • 190 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.1.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 6,500In Stock
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Xiaomi Smart Band 9

Xiaomi Smart Band 9

  • Screen: 192 × 490 pixels.
  • 233 mAh battery capacity.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs 15.8 g.
  • Sensors: accelerometer.
KSh 6,550Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is the better buy: it has a bigger battery (233 mAh) and is lighter to wear all day, with the same 1.62-inch OLED screen as the Xiaomi Smart Band 8.

Capacity

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
190 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Smart Band 9
233 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
27 g
Xiaomi Smart Band 9
15.8 g

Display

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
1.62-inch OLED display
Xiaomi Smart Band 9
1.62-inch OLED display, 60 Hz

Sensors

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
6-axis motion sensor, PPG heart-rate sensor
Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Accelerometer, gyroscope

Sleep tracking

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
Sleep monitoring supported
Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Sleep monitoring

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Smart Band 8

  • 1.62-inch OLED display.
  • 190 mAh battery.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs 27 g.

Xiaomi Smart Band 9

  • Bigger battery: 233 mAh (vs 190 mAh).
  • Longer battery life: up to 21 days in typical use (vs 16).
  • Later model in the same series (9 vs 8).
  • Lighter: 15.8 g (vs 27 g).

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Battery life190 mAh battery233 mAh battery
Portability27 g15.8 g
Display1.62-inch OLED display1.62-inch OLED display, 60 Hz
Sensors6-axis motion sensor, PPG heart-rate sensorAccelerometer, gyroscope
Sleep trackingSleep monitoring supportedSleep monitoring
Controls / buttonsAMOLED touchscreenTouchscreen interface

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Display1.62-inch AMOLED touch display1.62-inch AMOLED touch display
Screen resolution192 × 490 pixels192 × 490 pixels
Display protection2.5D reinforced glass—
Display featuresAdjustable brightness up to 600 nits; always-on display supportedUp to 1,200-nit peak brightness; automatic brightness; 60Hz refresh rate varies by interface

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 BLE—

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
AnnouncedApril 2023—
Dimensions48 × 22.5 × 10.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions46.53 × 21.63 × 10.95 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight27 g including in-box strap15.8 g without strap
Build materialsReinforced 2.5D glass case with AF coating and TPU strapMetallic frame
Wrist size135–210 mm135–210 mm
Strap / bandTPUTPU
Controls / buttonsAMOLED touchscreenTouchscreen interface

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Sensors6-axis motion sensor; PPG heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensorAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosisHeart rate; blood oxygen; stress; menstrual-cycle records; personal wellness reference only
Sleep trackingSleep monitoring supportedSleep monitoring; REM and other advanced monitoring require enabling relevant settings
Sports / workout modesMore than 150 fitness modes150+ sports modes; ten on-wrist running courses

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Battery capacity190 mAh233 mAh
Battery lifeAt least 16 days typical useUp to 21 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic chargingMagnetic charging
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Phone compatibilityAndroid 6.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later
Companion appMi FitnessMi Fitness
ColorsGold or Graphite Black capsule; strap colors vary by marketMidnight Black; Glacier Silver; Mystic Rose; Arctic Blue; Titan Gray

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
charging timeApproximately 1 hourApproximately 1 hour
packing listBand body; strap; charging cable; user manualBand; magnetic charging cable; user manual
component variants—Standard TPU-strap edition; optional straps and running clip sold separately
motor—Linear motor
strap material—TPU
clip—Optional Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Running Clip, sold separately
secondary battery life—Up to nine days with AOD; 6.6 days heavy use under manufacturer test conditions
movement sensors—Accelerometer and gyroscope

Smart features

Smart features specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Smart features / notifications—Call and notification reminders through paired phone; selected features require Mi Fitness running in background
Watch faces—More than 200 watch faces through Mi Fitness; supported personalised photo faces

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both recharge in about 1 hour.
  • Both go up to 210 mm (wrist size).
  • Same strap / band: TPU.
  • Same charging: magnetic charging.

In summary

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a bigger battery and a lighter band for all-day wear.

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