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Xiaomi Smart Band 9 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active

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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Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active

  • Screen: 172 × 320 pixels; 247 ppi.
  • 300 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.3.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs 16.5 g.
KSh 4,460Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active has a bigger battery (300 mAh) and is slimmer, while the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 has a larger 1.62-inch, sharper OLED screen.

Display

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
192 × 490 pixels
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
172 × 320 pixels; 247 ppi

Capacity

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
233 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
300 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
15.8 g
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
16.5 g

Sensors

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Accelerometer, gyroscope
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
PPG sensor, accelerometer

Sleep tracking

Xiaomi Smart Band 9
Sleep monitoring
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Sleep tracking

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Smart Band 9

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Larger 1.62-inch screen (vs 1.47-inch).
  • Higher screen resolution: 192 × 490 (vs 172 × 320).

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active

  • Bigger battery: 300 mAh (vs 233 mAh).
  • Slimmer: 9.99 mm thick (vs 10.95 mm).

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PriorityXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Battery life233 mAh battery300 mAh battery
Portability15.8 g16.5 g
Display1.62-inch OLED display, 60 Hz1.47-inch LCD display, 247 ppi
SensorsAccelerometer, gyroscopePPG sensor, accelerometer
Sleep trackingSleep monitoringSleep tracking
charging timeApproximately 1 hourLess than 120 minutes

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Display1.62-inch AMOLED touch display1.47-inch TFT
Screen resolution192 × 490 pixels172 × 320 pixels; 247 ppi
Display featuresUp to 1,200-nit peak brightness; automatic brightness; 60Hz refresh rate varies by interfaceMore than 100 watch faces
Display protection—Reinforced glass cover

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3 BLE

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Dimensions46.53 × 21.63 × 10.95 mm, excluding strap and protrusions45.9 × 26.94 × 9.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight15.8 g without strap16.5 g without strap
Build materialsMetallic frameDurable polymer body with reinforced glass cover and TPU strap
Wrist size135–210 mm135–215 mm
Strap / bandTPUTPU
Controls / buttonsTouchscreen interfaceFull touchscreen
Announced—November 2024

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
SensorsAccelerometer; gyroscope; optical heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensorPPG sensor; accelerometer
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate; blood oxygen; stress; menstrual-cycle records; personal wellness reference onlyHeart-rate monitoring; SpO₂; stress measurement; menstrual-cycle tracking
Sleep trackingSleep monitoring; REM and other advanced monitoring require enabling relevant settingsSleep tracking
Sports / workout modes150+ sports modes; ten on-wrist running courses50 fitness modes

Smart features

Smart features specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Smart features / notificationsCall and notification reminders through paired phone; selected features require Mi Fitness running in backgroundCall and notification reminders through a paired phone; Mi Fitness must run in the background
Watch facesMore than 200 watch faces through Mi Fitness; supported personalised photo facesMore than 100 watch faces

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Battery capacity233 mAh300 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 21 days typical useUp to 18 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic chargingMagnetic charging
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later
Companion appMi FitnessMi Fitness
ColorsMidnight Black; Glacier Silver; Mystic Rose; Arctic Blue; Titan GrayBlack; Beige White; Pink; Purple; Green

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
component variantsStandard TPU-strap edition; optional straps and running clip sold separately—
motorLinear motorERM motor
strap materialTPUTPU
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 conditionsUp to nine days in heavy-load manufacturer testing
charging timeApproximately 1 hourLess than 120 minutes
movement sensorsAccelerometer and gyroscope—
packing listBand; magnetic charging cable; user manualBand body; strap; charging cable; user manual
connectivity—Bluetooth 5.3 BLE

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.62 and 1.47 inches).
  • Same strap / band: TPU.
  • Same charging: magnetic charging.
  • Same companion app: Mi Fitness.

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active is the better buy; the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 makes sense if you want a larger 1.62-inch, sharper OLED screen.

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