Xiaomi Smart Band 8 vs Huawei Band 9
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Xiaomi Smart Band 8 |  Huawei Band 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 6,500.00 | KSh 8,000.00 |
| Display | 1.62-inch AMOLED touchscreen | 1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen |
| Battery capacity | 190 mAh | — |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis | Heart rate, blood oxygen and stress tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep monitoring supported | HUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 150 fitness modes | Multiple workout modes |
| Phone compatibility | Android 6.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later | Android 8.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later |
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| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Band 8 | Huawei Band 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Xiaomi | Huawei |
| Model | Xiaomi Smart Band 8 | HUAWEI Band 9 |
| Announced | April 2023 | March 2024 |
| Dimensions | 48 × 22.5 × 10.99 mm (strap and protrusions excluded) | 43.45 × 24.86 × 8.99 mm (thinnest point, excluding sensor area) |
| Weight | 27 g with included strap | Approximately 14 g (strap excluded) |
| Build materials | Reinforced 2.5D glass case with AF coating and TPU strap | Durable polymer case |
| Wrist size | 135–210 mm | White and charm pink: 120–190 mm; starry black: 130–210 mm |
| Strap / band | TPU strap | Fluoroelastomer strap in white, starry black, or charm pink depending on configuration |
| Controls / buttons | AMOLED touchscreen | Full-screen touch and side button |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.62-inch AMOLED touchscreen | 1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen |
| Screen resolution | 192 × 490 pixels | 194 × 368 pixels (~282 ppi) |
| Display features | Adjustable brightness up to 600 nits; always-on display supported | Always-on display supported |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 Low Energy | Bluetooth 5.0 and BLE (2.4 GHz) |
| Health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | High-precision 6-axis motion sensor, PPG heart-rate sensor, and ambient-light sensor | 9-axis IMU (accelerometer, gyroscope and magnetometer), optical heart-rate sensor, and ambient-light sensor |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis | Heart rate, blood oxygen and stress tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep monitoring supported | HUAWEI TruSleep sleep tracking |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 150 fitness modes | Multiple workout modes |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 190 mAh | — |
| Battery life | At least 16 days typical use; actual life varies by settings and use | Up to 14 days maximum, up to 9 days typical use, or up to 3 days with always-on display |
| Charging | Magnetic charging; approximately 1 hour | Magnetic charging port; 5 V / 1 A charger requirement |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 6.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later | Android 8.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or later |
| Companion app | Mi Fitness | HUAWEI Health |
| Colors | Gold or Graphite Black capsule; strap colors vary by market | White, starry black, charm pink, silver, or dark grey; availability varies by market |
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