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Galaxy SmartTag 2 vs Xiaomi Tag

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Galaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)

Galaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)

  • 13.75 g.
  • Replaceable CR2032 coin cell.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Samsung SmartThings Find / Galaxy Find Network.
  • Speaker / alert: buzzer.
KSh 4,500In Stock
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Xiaomi Tag

Xiaomi Tag

  • 10 g.
  • Replaceable CR2032 button cell.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Tracking network / app: Apple Find My OR Google Android Find Hub.
  • Speaker / alert: piezoelectric buzzer.
KSh 3,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Galaxy SmartTag 2 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 1,000 less).

Weight

Galaxy SmartTag 2
13.75 g
Xiaomi Tag
10 g

Battery capacity

Galaxy SmartTag 2
Replaceable CR2032 coin cell
Xiaomi Tag
Replaceable CR2032 button cell

Connections

Galaxy SmartTag 2
Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3
Xiaomi Tag
Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4

Finding technology

Galaxy SmartTag 2
Bluetooth nearby finding
Xiaomi Tag
Bluetooth proximity, selected network-assisted location

Finding features

Galaxy SmartTag 2
Search Nearby, Ring Your Tag
Xiaomi Tag
Play sound, Lost Mode

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Galaxy SmartTag 2

  • 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 1,000 less).

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Galaxy SmartTag 2

  • 13.75 g.
  • Replaceable CR2032 coin cell.
  • Bluetooth Low Energy 5.3.
  • Bluetooth nearby finding.
  • Search Nearby, Ring Your Tag.

Xiaomi Tag

  • 10 g.
  • Replaceable CR2032 button cell.
  • Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4.
  • Bluetooth proximity, selected network-assisted location.
  • Play sound, Lost Mode.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)Xiaomi Tag
BrandSamsungXiaomi

Tracker

Tracker specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)Xiaomi Tag
Brand / ModelSamsung Galaxy SmartTag2; EI-T5600Xiaomi Tag; BHR08SPGL
Tracker TypeBluetooth / UWB item trackerBluetooth item tracker
Colour / DesignBlack; metal-reinforced attachment loopWhite; compact attachment-loop design
Tracking Network / AppSamsung SmartThings Find / Galaxy Find Network; SmartThings appApple Find My OR Google Android Find Hub; one network at a time

Tracking & Connectivity

Tracking & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)Xiaomi Tag
ConnectivityBluetooth Low Energy 5.3; Ultra Wideband; NFCBluetooth Low Energy 5.4; NFC (Lost Mode contact recovery in Apple Find My mode)
Finding TechnologyBluetooth nearby finding; UWB Compass View on supported Galaxy devices; Samsung network-assisted locationBluetooth proximity; selected network-assisted location; audible finding
Finding RangeBluetooth range up to 120 m; obstacles and environment reduce actual range—
Finding FeaturesSearch Nearby; Ring Your Tag; Compass View; NFC Lost Mode contact recoveryPlay sound; Lost Mode; NFC contact recovery in Find My mode; Google Find Hub nearby owner-information display

Smart Features

Smart Features specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)Xiaomi Tag
Smart / Lost Item FeaturesProgrammable button for compatible SmartThings IoT controls; Lost Mode contact information can be read by an NFC-enabled Android phone or iPhoneLeft-behind alerts in Apple Find My mode only; item sharing; encrypted location information and unwanted-tracker alerts through supported network
Speaker / AlertBuilt-in buzzerBuilt-in piezoelectric buzzer

Battery & Protection

Battery & Protection specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)Xiaomi Tag
Battery / Battery LifeReplaceable CR2032 coin cell; up to 500 days in normal mode / up to 700 days in power-saving modeReplaceable CR2032 button cell
Water / Dust ResistanceIP67 dust/water resistance; tested at up to 1 m for 30 minutesIP67 dust/water resistance; up to 1 m for 30 minutes

Compatibility & Physical

Compatibility & Physical specifications comparison
SpecificationGalaxy SmartTag 2 (1pack)Xiaomi Tag
Compatibility / CertificationCompatible Samsung Galaxy devices with Android 9+ and Samsung Account; UWB Compass View requires a UWB-enabled Galaxy device with Android 11+; NFC recovery by an iPhone does not provide iOS owner trackingAndroid 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 BoxPer tracker: 28.8 × 52.44 × 8.0 mm; 13.75 g. In the box: Galaxy SmartTag2 ×1, battery attached to each, battery-tray eject pin, quick-start guidePer 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).

In summary

Choose Xiaomi Tag for a lighter build.

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