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Xiaomi Band 9 vs Xiaomi Band 8

Compare battery life, health tracking, display and fit.

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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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Xiaomi Smart Band 8

Xiaomi Smart Band 8

  • 27 g.
  • Screen: 192 × 490 pixels.
  • 190 mAh battery capacity.
  • Bluetooth 5.1.
  • 5 ATM.
KSh 6,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active has a much bigger battery (300 mAh) and is lighter to wear all day and slimmer, while the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 has a larger 1.62-inch, sharper OLED screen.

Display

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
172 × 320 pixels; 247 ppi
Xiaomi Smart Band 8
192 × 490 pixels

Capacity

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
300 mAh battery capacity
Xiaomi Smart Band 8
190 mAh battery capacity

Portability

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
16.5 g
Xiaomi Smart Band 8
27 g

Connections

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
Bluetooth 5.3
Xiaomi Smart Band 8
Bluetooth 5.1

Sensors

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active
PPG sensor, accelerometer
Xiaomi Smart Band 8
6-axis motion sensor, PPG heart-rate sensor

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active

  • Bigger battery: 300 mAh (vs 190 mAh).
  • Lighter: 16.5 g (vs 27 g).
  • Slimmer: 9.99 mm thick (vs 10.99 mm).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).

Xiaomi Smart Band 8

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

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
Battery life300 mAh battery190 mAh battery
Portability16.5 g27 g
Display1.47-inch LCD display, 247 ppi1.62-inch OLED display
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.1
SensorsPPG sensor, accelerometer6-axis motion sensor, PPG heart-rate sensor
Sleep trackingSleep trackingSleep monitoring supported

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
Display1.47-inch TFT1.62-inch AMOLED touch display
Screen resolution172 × 320 pixels; 247 ppi192 × 490 pixels
Display protectionReinforced glass cover2.5D reinforced glass
Display featuresMore than 100 watch facesAdjustable brightness up to 600 nits; always-on display supported

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 BLEBluetooth 5.1 BLE

Identity & design

Identity & design specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
BrandXiaomiXiaomi
ModelXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
AnnouncedNovember 2024April 2023
Dimensions45.9 × 26.94 × 9.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions48 × 22.5 × 10.99 mm, excluding strap and protrusions
Weight16.5 g without strap27 g including in-box strap
Build materialsDurable polymer body with reinforced glass cover and TPU strapReinforced 2.5D glass case with AF coating and TPU strap
Wrist size135–215 mm135–210 mm
Strap / bandTPUTPU
Controls / buttonsFull touchscreenAMOLED touchscreen

Health & fitness

Health & fitness specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
SensorsPPG sensor; accelerometer6-axis motion sensor; PPG heart-rate sensor; ambient-light sensor
Health & wellness featuresHeart-rate monitoring; SpO₂; stress measurement; menstrual-cycle trackingHeart rate, blood oxygen, stress, cycle and activity tracking; wellness data is not intended for medical diagnosis
Sleep trackingSleep trackingSleep monitoring supported
Sports / workout modes50 fitness modesMore than 150 fitness modes

Smart features

Smart features specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
Smart features / notificationsCall and notification reminders through a paired phone; Mi Fitness must run in the background—
Watch facesMore than 100 watch faces—

Battery & durability

Battery & durability specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
Battery capacity300 mAh190 mAh
Battery lifeUp to 18 days typical useAt least 16 days typical use
ChargingMagnetic chargingMagnetic charging
Water resistance5 ATM5 ATM

Compatibility

Compatibility specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
Phone compatibilityAndroid 8.0 or later; iOS 14.0 or laterAndroid 6.0 or later; iOS 12.0 or later
Companion appMi FitnessMi Fitness
ColorsBlack; Beige White; Pink; Purple; GreenGold or Graphite Black capsule; strap colors vary by market

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationXiaomi Smart Band 9 ActiveXiaomi Smart Band 8
motorERM motor—
strap materialTPU—
secondary battery lifeUp to nine days in heavy-load manufacturer testing—
charging timeLess than 120 minutesApproximately 1 hour
connectivityBluetooth 5.3 BLE—
packing listBand body; strap; charging cable; user manualBand body; strap; charging cable; user manual

Similarities

  • Both are water resistant to 50 m.
  • Both have similar screen sizes (1.47 and 1.62 inches).
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same strap / band: TPU.
  • Same charging: magnetic charging.

In summary

For most buyers the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active is the better buy; the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 makes sense if you want a larger 1.62-inch, sharper OLED screen.

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In-stock alternatives

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