Weight
- Apple AirTag
- 11 g
- Xiaomi Tag
- 10 g
Smart tag comparison
Apple AirTag vs Xiaomi Tag
Compare finding networks, range, battery and durability.
01Selected  Apple AirTag (4 Pack)
KSh 15,500In Stock | 02  Xiaomi Tag
KSh 3,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Apple AirTag if you want Ultra Wideband Precision Finding. Choose the Xiaomi Tag if you want a choice of Apple Find My or Google Find Hub, a lighter build (10 g) and a lower price (KSh 12,000 less).
Features
- Apple AirTag
- Play Sound, Precision Finding
- Xiaomi Tag
- Play sound, Lost Mode
Battery capacity
- Apple AirTag
- User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell
- Xiaomi Tag
- Replaceable CR2032 button cell
Connections
- Apple AirTag
- Bluetooth
- Xiaomi Tag
- Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4
Speaker / alert
- Apple AirTag
- Built-in speaker
- Xiaomi Tag
- Built-in piezoelectric buzzer
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Apple AirTag
- Ultra Wideband Precision Finding (points you to the item on supported phones).
Xiaomi Tag
- Works with Apple Find My or Google Find Hub.
- Lighter: 10 g.
- Lower price: KSh 3,500 (KSh 12,000 less).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
Apple AirTag
- Play Sound, Precision Finding.
- 11 g.
- User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell.
- Bluetooth.
- Built-in speaker.
- Bluetooth proximity.
Xiaomi Tag
- Play sound, Lost Mode.
- 10 g.
- Replaceable CR2032 button cell.
- Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4.
- Built-in piezoelectric buzzer.
- Bluetooth proximity, selected network-assisted location.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Apple AirTag (4 Pack) | Xiaomi Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Xiaomi |
Tracker
| Specification | Apple AirTag (4 Pack) | Xiaomi Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Brand / Model | Apple AirTag (1st generation, 2021); MX542ZM/A | Xiaomi Tag; BHR08SPGL |
| Tracker Type | Bluetooth item tracker | Bluetooth item tracker |
| Colour / Design | White; polished stainless-steel enclosure | White; compact attachment-loop design |
| Tracking Network / App | Apple Find My network / Find My app | Apple Find My OR Google Android Find Hub; one network at a time |
Tracking & Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirTag (4 Pack) | Xiaomi Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Bluetooth; Apple U1 Ultra Wideband; NFC | Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4; NFC (Lost Mode contact recovery in Apple Find My mode) |
| Finding Technology | Bluetooth proximity; U1-based Precision Finding on supported iPhone; Find My network-assisted location | Bluetooth proximity; selected network-assisted location; audible finding |
| Finding Features | Play Sound; Precision Finding; Lost Mode with NFC contact recovery | Play sound; Lost Mode; NFC contact recovery in Find My mode; Google Find Hub nearby owner-information display |
Smart Features
| Specification | Apple AirTag (4 Pack) | Xiaomi Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Smart / Lost Item Features | Share with up to 5 other people using supported Apple software; unwanted-tracker alerts and audible notification when separated from owner | Left-behind alerts in Apple Find My mode only; item sharing; encrypted location information and unwanted-tracker alerts through supported network |
| Speaker / Alert | Built-in speaker | Built-in piezoelectric buzzer |
Battery & Protection
| Specification | Apple AirTag (4 Pack) | Xiaomi Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Battery / Battery Life | User-replaceable CR2032 coin cell; over 1 year with everyday use | Replaceable CR2032 button cell |
| Water / Dust Resistance | IP67 dust/water resistance; tested at up to 1 m for 30 minutes | IP67 dust/water resistance; up to 1 m for 30 minutes |
Compatibility & Physical
| Specification | Apple AirTag (4 Pack) | Xiaomi Tag |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility / Certification | Apple Account; iPhone/iPod touch with iOS 14.5+ or iPad with iPadOS 14.5+; Precision Finding requires iPhone 11 or later, excluding iPhone SE (2nd/3rd generation) and iPhone 16e | Android phones/tablets with Android 9+; iPhone/iPad with iOS/iPadOS 14.5+. Find My and Find Hub cannot be used simultaneously; a tracker paired to one network cannot be located using the other |
| Dimensions / Weight / In the Box | Per tracker: 31.9 mm diameter × 8.0 mm; 11 g. In the box: AirTag ×4, CR2032 battery installed in each, documentation | Per tracker: 46.5 × 31 × 7.2 mm; net weight 10 g. In the box for BHR08SPGL: Xiaomi Tag ×1, user manual ×1 |
Similarities
- Both are rated IP67.
- Both have NFC.
- Both use CR2032 (battery / battery life).
- Same tracker type: Bluetooth item tracker.
In summary
Choose Xiaomi Tag: it offers a lighter build and costs less.
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