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Huawei Band 9 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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Huawei Band 9

Huawei Band 9

  • Screen: 194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi.
  • Up to 14 days maximum.
  • Bluetooth 5.0.
  • 5 ATM.
  • Weighs about 14 g.
KSh 8,000In 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 Huawei Band 9 has a sharper OLED screen and is lighter to wear all day and slimmer, while the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active lasts longer between charges (18 days typical).

Display

Huawei Band 9
194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
172 × 320 pixels; 247 ppi

Battery life

Huawei Band 9
Up to 14 days maximum
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
300 mAh battery

Portability

Huawei Band 9
About 14 g
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
16.5 g

Connections

Huawei Band 9
Bluetooth 5.0
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Bluetooth 5.3

Sensors

Huawei Band 9
9-axis IMU: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
PPG sensor, accelerometer

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Huawei Band 9

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 282 ppi (vs 247 ppi).
  • Lighter: about 14 g (vs 16.5 g).
  • Slimmer: 8.99 mm thick (vs 9.99 mm).

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active

  • Longer battery life: up to 18 days in typical use (vs 9).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.0).

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PriorityHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Battery lifeUp to 14 days maximum300 mAh battery
PortabilityAbout 14 g16.5 g
Display1.47-inch OLED display, 282 ppi1.47-inch LCD display, 247 ppi
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Sensors9-axis IMU: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometerPPG sensor, accelerometer
ChargingMagnetic charging, 5 V / 1 AMagnetic charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Display1.47-inch AMOLED touchscreen1.47-inch TFT
Screen resolution194 × 368 pixels; 282 ppi172 × 320 pixels; 247 ppi
Display featuresAlways-on display supportedMore than 100 watch faces
Display protection—Reinforced glass cover

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 BLE, 2.4 GHzBluetooth 5.3 BLE

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
BrandHuaweiXiaomi
ModelHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
AnnouncedMarch 2024November 2024
Dimensions43.45 × 24.86 × 8.99 mm, excluding sensor area45.9 × 26.94 × 9.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
WeightApproximately 14 g without strap16.5 g without strap
Build materialsDurable polymerDurable polymer body with reinforced glass cover and TPU strap
Wrist sizeDawn White, Charm Pink: 120–190 mm; Starry Black, Lemon Yellow, Dark Blue: 130–210 mm135–215 mm
Strap / bandFluoroelastomer; Dark Blue nylonTPU
Controls / buttonsFull-screen touch and side buttonFull touchscreen

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Sensors9-axis IMU: accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer; optical heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensorPPG sensor; accelerometer
Health & wellness featuresHeart rate, blood oxygen and stress tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosisHeart-rate monitoring; SpO₂; stress measurement; menstrual-cycle tracking
Sleep trackingHUAWEI TruSleep sleep trackingSleep tracking
Sports / workout modesMultiple workout modes50 fitness modes

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Battery lifeUp to 14 days maximum; 9 days typical use; 3 days with AODUp to 18 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic charging, 5 V / 1 AMagnetic charging
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Battery capacity—300 mAh

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 13.0 or laterAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or later
Companion appHUAWEI HealthMi Fitness
ColorsWhite, starry black, charm pink, silver, or dark grey; availability varies by marketBlack; Beige White; Pink; Purple; Green

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
packing listBand; charger; user manual; safety information; warranty cardBand body; strap; charging cable; user manual
motor—ERM motor
strap material—TPU
secondary battery life—Up to nine days in heavy-load manufacturer testing
charging time—Less than 120 minutes
connectivity—Bluetooth 5.3 BLE

Smart features

Smart features specifications comparison
SpecificationHuawei Band 9Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Smart features / notifications—Call and notification reminders through a paired phone; Mi Fitness must run in the background
Watch faces—More than 100 watch faces

Similarities

  • Both have a plastic case.
  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have 1.47-inch screens.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

Get the Huawei Band 9 if you want a sharper OLED screen and a lighter band for all-day wear, or the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active if you would rather have longer battery life.

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