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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 vs AmazFit Pop 3R

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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AmazFit Pop 3R

AmazFit Pop 3R

  • Screen: 466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi.
  • 350 KB SRAM plus 4 MB PSRAM graphics.
  • 320 mAh battery capacity.
  • IP68 rating.
  • 350 KB SRAM.
KSh 7,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8, a fitness band with a small screen, lasts longer between charges (16 days typical), has a larger 1.62-inch, brighter screen and is lighter to wear all day, while the AmazFit Pop 3R, a smartwatch with a 1.43-inch OLED screen, has a much bigger battery (320 mAh) and a sharper screen and takes calls from the wrist.

Display

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
192 × 490 pixels
AmazFit Pop 3R
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi

Capacity

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
190 mAh battery capacity
AmazFit Pop 3R
320 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
27 g
AmazFit Pop 3R
37.04 g

Water resistance

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
5 ATM
AmazFit Pop 3R
IP68 water and dust resistance

Connections

Xiaomi Smart Band 8
Bluetooth 5.1
AmazFit Pop 3R
Bluetooth 5.2

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Smart Band 8

  • Longer battery life: up to 16 days in typical use (vs 12).
  • Larger 1.62-inch screen (vs 1.43-inch).
  • Brighter display: up to 600 nits (vs 400).
  • Lighter: 27 g (vs 37.04 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 6,500 (vs KSh 7,000).

AmazFit Pop 3R

  • Bigger battery: 320 mAh (vs 190 mAh).
  • Higher screen resolution: 466 × 466 (vs 192 × 490).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.2 (vs 5.1).

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PriorityXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
Battery life190 mAh battery320 mAh battery
Portability27 g37.04 g
Display1.62-inch OLED display1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
Water resistance5 ATMIP68 water and dust resistance
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Sensors6-axis motion sensor, PPG heart-rate sensorOptical heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
Display1.62-inch AMOLED touch display1.43-inch AMOLED; always-on display
Screen resolution192 × 490 pixels466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display protection2.5D reinforced glass2.5D curved glass
Display featuresAdjustable brightness up to 600 nits; always-on display supported—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1 BLEBluetooth 5.2 BLE
NFC—Not supported
Positioning / GNSS—No built-in GPS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
BrandXiaomiAmazfit
ModelXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
AnnouncedApril 2023June 2023
Dimensions48 × 22.5 × 10.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions45.5 × 45.5 × 10.8 mm
Weight27 g including in-box strap37.04 g without strap; 55.48 g with silicone strap
Build materialsReinforced 2.5D glass case with AF coating and TPU strapZinc-alloy frame; plastic bottom shell
Wrist size135–210 mm—
Strap / bandTPUSilicone
Controls / buttonsAMOLED touchscreen2 buttons; touchscreen

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
Sensors6-axis motion sensor; PPG heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensorOptical heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis24-hour heart rate; SpO₂; stress; high heart-rate alerts
Sleep trackingSleep monitoring supportedDeep and light sleep; awake time; sleep and wake times
Sports / workout modesMore than 150 fitness modes100+ sports modes

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
Battery capacity190 mAh320 mAh
Battery lifeAt least 16 days typical useUp to 12 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic chargingMagnetic contact charging
Water resistance5 ATMIP68

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
Phone compatibilityAndroid 6.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or laterAndroid 6 or later; iOS 12 or later
Companion appMi FitnessZepp Active
ColorsGold or Graphite Black capsule; strap colors vary by marketBlack, Black Premium or Metallic Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
charging timeApproximately 1 hour—
packing listBand body; strap; charging cable; user manual—
Case material—Zinc alloy; plastic
Pixels per inch—326 ppi
Peak brightness—400 nits

Performance & software

Performance & software specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
GPU—350 KB SRAM plus 4 MB PSRAM
RAM—350 KB SRAM; 4 MB PSRAM
Storage—16 MB

Audio & communication

Audio & communication specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 8AmazFit Pop 3R
Speaker—Supported
Microphone—Supported
Calling—Bluetooth calling

Similarities

  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.62 and 1.43 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Both use 2.5D (display protection).

In summary

Get the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 if you want longer battery life and a larger 1.62-inch, brighter screen, or the AmazFit Pop 3R if you would rather have a much bigger battery and a sharper screen.

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