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Xiaomi Tag vs Galaxy SmartTag 3

Compare finding networks, range, battery and durability.

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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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Galaxy SmartTag 3 (4pack)

Galaxy SmartTag 3 (4pack)

  • 9.15 g.
  • Replaceable CR2032 coin cell.
  • IP67 water and dust resistance.
  • Galaxy Find Network.
  • Speaker / alert: buzzer.
KSh 12,000Out of Stock
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Our quick verdict

Choose the Xiaomi Tag if you want a choice of Apple Find My or Google Find Hub and a lower price (KSh 8,500 less). Choose the Galaxy SmartTag 3 if you want Ultra Wideband Precision Finding and a lighter build (9.15 g).

Weight

Xiaomi Tag
10 g
Galaxy SmartTag 3
9.15 g

Battery capacity

Xiaomi Tag
Replaceable CR2032 button cell
Galaxy SmartTag 3
Replaceable CR2032 coin cell

Connections

Xiaomi Tag
Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4
Galaxy SmartTag 3
Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0

Speaker / alert

Xiaomi Tag
Built-in piezoelectric buzzer
Galaxy SmartTag 3
Built-in buzzer, adjustable ringtone

Finding technology

Xiaomi Tag
Bluetooth proximity, selected network-assisted location
Galaxy SmartTag 3
Enhanced Compass View on supported Galaxy hardware

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Tag

  • Works with Apple Find My or Google Find Hub.
  • Lower price: KSh 3,500 (KSh 8,500 less).

Galaxy SmartTag 3

  • Ultra Wideband Precision Finding (points you to the item on supported phones).
  • Lighter: 9.15 g.

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Xiaomi Tag

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

Galaxy SmartTag 3

  • 9.15 g.
  • Replaceable CR2032 coin cell.
  • Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0.
  • Built-in buzzer, adjustable ringtone and volume.
  • Enhanced Compass View on supported Galaxy hardware.
  • Ring Your Tag, supported Galaxy Compass View.

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TagGalaxy SmartTag 3 (4pack)
BrandXiaomiSamsung

Tracker

Tracker specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TagGalaxy SmartTag 3 (4pack)
Brand / ModelXiaomi Tag; BHR08SPGLSamsung Galaxy SmartTag3; EI-T5900; 4-pack
Tracker TypeBluetooth item trackerBluetooth Channel Sounding / UWB item tracker; 4-pack
Colour / DesignWhite; compact attachment-loop designBlack / White colour options; rounded design with aluminium-decorated button; coloured silicone cases sold separately
Tracking Network / AppApple Find My OR Google Android Find Hub; one network at a timeGalaxy Find Network; SmartThings app

Tracking & Connectivity

Tracking & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TagGalaxy SmartTag 3 (4pack)
ConnectivityBluetooth Low Energy 5.4; NFC (Lost Mode contact recovery in Apple Find My mode)Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0; Bluetooth Channel Sounding; Ultra Wideband; NFC
Finding TechnologyBluetooth proximity; selected network-assisted location; audible findingEnhanced Compass View on supported Galaxy hardware; Bluetooth Channel Sounding / UWB distance and direction; Galaxy network-assisted location
Finding FeaturesPlay sound; Lost Mode; NFC contact recovery in Find My mode; Google Find Hub nearby owner-information displayRing Your Tag; supported Galaxy Compass View; NFC Lost Mode; supported Galaxy Ring Phone and Left Behind Alert
Finding Range—Bluetooth up to 120 m; Channel Sounding up to 60 m with line of sight; UWB up to 20 m; obstacles and device support affect range

Smart Features

Smart Features specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TagGalaxy SmartTag 3 (4pack)
Smart / Lost Item FeaturesLeft-behind alerts in Apple Find My mode only; item sharing; encrypted location information and unwanted-tracker alerts through supported networkMovement alerts; location history up to 7 days; family sharing; SmartThings routines; Place Notification is a trial feature
Speaker / AlertBuilt-in piezoelectric buzzerBuilt-in buzzer; adjustable ringtone and volume

Battery & Protection

Battery & Protection specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TagGalaxy SmartTag 3 (4pack)
Battery / Battery LifeReplaceable CR2032 button cellReplaceable CR2032 coin cell; up to 550 days normal / up to 790 days power-saving mode
Water / Dust ResistanceIP67 dust/water resistance; up to 1 m for 30 minutesIP67 dust/water resistance; up to 1 m for 30 minutes

Compatibility & Physical

Compatibility & Physical specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi TagGalaxy SmartTag 3 (4pack)
Compatibility / CertificationAndroid 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 otherCompatible Galaxy devices with Android 12+; limited SmartThings support on iOS 17+. Compass View, Ring Phone and Left Behind Alert are Galaxy-only features. Advanced finding requires supported Galaxy UWB/Channel Sounding hardware
Dimensions / Weight / In the BoxPer tracker: 46.5 × 31 × 7.2 mm; net weight 10 g. In the box for BHR08SPGL: Xiaomi Tag ×1, user manual ×1Per tracker: 31 × 31 × 8.2 mm; 9.15 g. Four-pack: Galaxy SmartTag3 ×4, CR2032 battery installed in each tracker

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP67.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both use CR2032 (battery / battery life).

In summary

Choose Galaxy SmartTag 3 for a lighter build; Xiaomi Tag is the cheaper choice if you do not need a lighter build.

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