Xiaomi Smart Band 8 vs Redmi Watch 5 Lite
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Xiaomi Smart Band 8 |  Redmi Watch 5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 6,500.00 | KSh 10,500.00 |
| Display | 1.62-inch AMOLED touchscreen | 1.96-inch AMOLED |
| Battery capacity | 190 mAh | 470 mAh lithium-ion |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities | 5 ATM |
| Positioning / GPS | — | Built-in GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis | All-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep monitoring supported | High-precision sleep monitoring and sleep-breathing quality monitoring |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 150 fitness modes | More than 150 workout modes |
| Phone compatibility | Android 6.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later | Android 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Xiaomi Smart Band 8 | Redmi Watch 5 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Identity & design | ||
| Brand | Xiaomi | Redmi |
| Model | Xiaomi Smart Band 8 | Redmi Watch 5 Lite |
| Announced | April 2023 | 25 September 2024 |
| Dimensions | 48 × 22.5 × 10.99 mm (strap and protrusions excluded) | 48.1 × 39.2 × 10.6 mm (excluding strap and protrusions) |
| Weight | 27 g with included strap | 29.2 g without strap |
| Build materials | Reinforced 2.5D glass case with AF coating and TPU strap | Plastic NCVM mid-frame |
| Wrist size | 135–210 mm | 135–205 mm |
| Strap / band | TPU strap | 20 mm quick-release TPU strap |
| Controls / buttons | AMOLED touchscreen | — |
| Display | ||
| Display | 1.62-inch AMOLED touchscreen | 1.96-inch AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 192 × 490 pixels | 410 × 502 pixels, 332 ppi |
| Display features | Adjustable brightness up to 600 nits; always-on display supported | 60 Hz refresh rate; Always-On Display; 75.8% screen-to-body ratio |
| Memory & software | ||
| Operating system | — | Xiaomi HyperOS |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 Low Energy | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning / GNSS | — | Built-in GNSS: GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS |
| Health & fitness | ||
| Sensors | High-precision 6-axis motion sensor, PPG heart-rate sensor, and ambient-light sensor | Optical heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer; gyroscope |
| Health & wellness features | Heart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis | All-day heart-rate, blood-oxygen and stress monitoring |
| Sleep tracking | Sleep monitoring supported | High-precision sleep monitoring and sleep-breathing quality monitoring |
| Sports / workout modes | More than 150 fitness modes | More than 150 workout modes |
| Smart features | ||
| Speaker | — | Supported |
| Microphone | — | Dual microphones with noise reduction |
| Battery & durability | ||
| Battery capacity | 190 mAh | 470 mAh lithium-ion |
| Battery life | At least 16 days typical use; actual life varies by settings and use | Up to 18 days typical use; up to 12 days heavy use; up to 7 days with Always-On Display |
| Charging | Magnetic charging; approximately 1 hour | Magnetic charging cable |
| Water resistance | 5 ATM rated for suitable shallow-water activities | 5 ATM |
| Compatibility | ||
| Phone compatibility | Android 6.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later | Android 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later |
| Companion app | Mi Fitness | Mi Fitness |
| Colors | Gold or Graphite Black capsule; strap colors vary by market | Black; Light Gold |
| Additional specifications | ||
| Network / cellular | — | No cellular connectivity |
| SIM / eSIM | — | No SIM |
| Wi-Fi | — | No |
| Calling | — | Bluetooth calling through a paired phone |
| Training & outdoor features | — | Professional running courses; warm-up guidance; built-in five-system GNSS |
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