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Xiaomi Smart Band 9 vs AmazFit Pop 3R

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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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 9, a fitness band with a small screen, lasts longer between charges (21 days typical), has a larger 1.62-inch screen and is lighter to wear all day, while the AmazFit Pop 3R, a smartwatch with a 1.43-inch OLED screen, has a bigger battery (320 mAh) and a sharper screen and takes calls from the wrist.

Display

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
192 × 490 pixels
AmazFit Pop 3R
466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi

Capacity

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
233 mAh battery capacity
AmazFit Pop 3R
320 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
15.8 g
AmazFit Pop 3R
37.04 g

Water resistance

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
5 ATM
AmazFit Pop 3R
IP68 water and dust resistance

Sensors

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Accelerometer, gyroscope
AmazFit Pop 3R
Optical heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Smart Band 9

  • Longer battery life: up to 21 days in typical use (vs 12).
  • Larger 1.62-inch screen (vs 1.43-inch).
  • Lighter: 15.8 g (vs 37.04 g).

AmazFit Pop 3R

  • Bigger battery: 320 mAh (vs 233 mAh).
  • Higher screen resolution: 466 × 466 (vs 192 × 490).
  • Takes calls from the wrist over Bluetooth.

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PriorityXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
Battery life233 mAh battery320 mAh battery
Portability15.8 g37.04 g
Display1.62-inch OLED display, 60 Hz1.43-inch OLED display, 326 ppi
Water resistance5 ATMIP68 water and dust resistance
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscopeOptical heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor
Sleep trackingSleep monitoringDeep and light sleep, awake time

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
Display1.62-inch AMOLED touch display1.43-inch AMOLED; always-on display
Screen resolution192 × 490 pixels466 × 466 pixels; 326 ppi
Display featuresUp to 1,200-nit peak brightness; automatic brightness; 60Hz refresh rate varies by interface—
Display protection—2.5D curved glass

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.2 BLE
NFC—Not supported
Positioning / GNSS—No built-in GPS

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
BrandXiaomiAmazfit
ModelXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
Dimensions46.53 × 21.63 × 10.95 mm, excluding strap and protrusions45.5 × 45.5 × 10.8 mm
Weight15.8 g without strap37.04 g without strap; 55.48 g with silicone strap
Build materialsMetallic frameZinc-alloy frame; plastic bottom shell
Wrist size135–210 mm—
Strap / bandTPUSilicone
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen interface2 buttons; touchscreen
Announced—June 2023

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensorOptical heart-rate and blood-oxygen sensor; accelerometer
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; blood oxygen; stress; menstrual-cycle records; personal wellness reference only24-hour heart rate; SpO₂; stress; high heart-rate alerts
Sleep trackingSleep monitoring; REM and other advanced monitoring require enabling relevant settingsDeep and light sleep; awake time; sleep and wake times
Sports / workout modes150+ sports modes; ten on-wrist running courses100+ sports modes

Smart features

Smart features specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
Smart features / notificationsCall and notification reminders through paired phone; selected features require Mi Fitness running in background—
Watch facesMore than 200 watch faces through Mi Fitness; supported personalised photo faces—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
Battery capacity233 mAh320 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 21 days typical useUp to 12 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic chargingMagnetic contact charging
Water resistance5 ATMIP68

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or laterAndroid 6 or later; iOS 12 or later
Companion appMi FitnessZepp Active
ColorsMidnight Black; Glacier Silver; Mystic Rose; Arctic Blue; Titan GrayBlack, Black Premium or Metallic Silver

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9AmazFit Pop 3R
component variantsStandard TPU-strap edition; optional straps and running clip sold separately—
motorLinear motor—
strap materialTPU—
clipOptional Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Running Clip, sold separately—
secondary battery lifeUp to nine days with AOD; 6.6 days heavy use under manufacturer test conditions—
charging timeApproximately 1 hour—
movement sensorsAccelerometer and gyroscope—
packing listBand; magnetic 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 9AmazFit 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 9AmazFit 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).

In summary

Get the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 if you want longer battery life and a larger 1.62-inch screen, or the AmazFit Pop 3R if you would rather have a bigger battery and a sharper screen.

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