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Fitness trackers Methodology v3.0
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Products in this category are scored under Frontum Fitness trackers Methodology v3.0: the technical score from the specifications is the base, and independent expert and video reviews (up to ±0.5 points), owner opinions (up to ±0.3) and best-of lists (up to +0.3) move it up or down.
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Redmi Smart Band review: 163 specs compared

Avg. price:~£25Battery life:14 daysScreen size:1.08 inchHeart rate monitor:yesGPS:noWaterproof depth rating:50 m

Redmi Smart Band Review: Compare 163 technical specifications, 4 expert and video reviews and 1 best-of list to see how this product ranks in the Fitness trackers category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

35%

7.2

Technical score

30%

7.2

List score

25%

7.2

Reviews score

10%

10

Sentiment score

▲Better than 69% of fitness trackers
8.2

Value for money

Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 61%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

20%

7.6

Sports

20%

5.8

Battery

18%

7.7

Health

18%

6.6

Display

8%

8.1

Smart functions

8%

8.5

Wellness

4%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

8.2

Design

▲Better than 60%
7.2

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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7.2

Mark 7.6 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.9

Average grade

20%

6.4

Popularity

Grades by review (4)
2 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 0 estimated from the review. 2 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 57%
7.2

List score

List score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (1)
List score: in 1 of 85 lists (1%)
▲Better than 74%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £25
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What owners say about the Redmi Smart Band

Based on 156 owners sharing their experience in online comments

71%positive0%mixed29%negative

Owners praise the long battery, comfortable fit, and useful tracking, while some report power failures, inaccurate readings, or missing replies.

What owners dislike

  • The band can shut down on its own in heat or after sauna, sun or water exposure, and sometimes won't turn back on until it is put on the charger.8
  • Owners report inaccurate readings, including step counts that run high, sleep stages that are wrong, and blood oxygen values that differ from a medical oximeter.6
  • Owners report that quick-reply messages don't work when the band is paired with an iPhone, though the camera shutter may still work.5
  • Some owners find the battery drains faster than expected, with reports of 2 hours to 3 days of use, especially with constant Bluetooth, notifications or the always-on display.5
  • Owners say the strap clasp can pop open on its own, and that straps wear or loosen after months of use.5
  • Owners say the Mi Band 10 doesn't sync heart rate, steps or calories to Google Fit or Apple Health, and that workouts can disconnect when the phone screen is off.4
  • Owners report the screen scratches within about two weeks, cracks after a short time, or arrives with a burned-out display.4
  • The touchscreen stops responding when wet or after heat exposure, and owners must dry the screen before it works again.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of fitness tracker Redmi Smart Band

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

20%

7.6

Sports

20%

5.8

Battery

18%

7.7

Health

18%

6.6

Display

8%

8.1

Smart functions

8%

8.5

Wellness

4%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

8.2

Design

7.2
Reviews score
7.2
List score
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
8.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the fitness tracker's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a fitness tracker with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.2
Heart rate monitor
yes
This fitness tracker supports heart rate monitoring. 36.2% of fitness trackers support heart rate monitoring.
Resting heart rate
?
Fast/slow heart rate alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts. 63.9% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High heart rate alert only.
Irregular heart rate alerts
no
This fitness tracker does not support irregular heart rate alerts. 13.7% of fitness trackers support irregular heart rate alerts.
Blood oxygen sensor
no
This fitness tracker does not have a blood oxygen sensor. 32.2% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
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GPS
no
This fitness tracker does not have GPS. 12.7% of fitness trackers have GPS.
Satellite systems supported
no
This fitness tracker supports no satellite systems which is less versatile than that of 14.4% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 85.6% of fitness trackers.
GNSS bands supported
no
This fitness tracker does not support advanced GNSS bands. 8.4% of fitness trackers support advanced GNSS bands.
Galileo support
no
This fitness tracker does not support Galileo. 5.6% of fitness trackers support Galileo.
Acquires GPS faster
no
This fitness tracker does not support faster GPS acquisition. 8.1% of fitness trackers support faster GPS acquisition.
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Notifications
yes
This fitness tracker supports notifications. 27.8% of fitness trackers support notifications.
Vibrating alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports vibration alerts. 14.3% of fitness trackers support vibration alerts.
Call control
yes
This fitness tracker supports call controls. 59.7% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Reject/mute only.
Call answering
no
This fitness tracker does not support call answering. 0.9% of fitness trackers support call answering.
Calendar sync
no
This fitness tracker does not support calendar sync. 20.5% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
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Activity reports
yes
This fitness tracker supports activity reports. 5% of fitness trackers support activity reports.
via Mi Fit app
Goal setting
yes
This fitness tracker supports goal setting. 2.5% of fitness trackers support goal setting.
Achievements
no
This fitness tracker does not support achievements. 76.7% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Inactivity alerts
yes
This fitness tracker supports inactivity alerts. 21.4% of fitness trackers support inactivity alerts.
Coaching
no
This fitness tracker does not support coaching. 36.4% of fitness trackers support coaching.
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Bluetooth version
5
This fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 5 which is newer than in 68% of fitness trackers and equal to that in 17.8% of fitness trackers.
Maximum Bluetooth range
20 m
This fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 20 m which is higher than that of 81.6% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 6.4% of fitness trackers.
NFC
no
This fitness tracker does not have NFC. 11.8% of fitness trackers have NFC.
Wi-Fi connectivity
no
This fitness tracker does not support Wi-Fi. 2.5% of fitness trackers support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
no
This fitness tracker does not support modern Wi-Fi. 0.9% of fitness trackers support modern Wi-Fi.
no Wi-Fi support.
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Battery life
14 days
This fitness tracker offers a battery life of 14 days which is longer than that of 59.7% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 14.5% of fitness trackers.
Battery life with GPS on
N/A
Battery life in training mode
?
Power-saving battery life
?
Battery capacity
130 mAh
This fitness tracker has a battery capacity of 130 mAh which is higher than that of 52.4% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.6% of fitness trackers.
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Display
yes
This fitness tracker has a display. 26.3% of fitness trackers have a display.
Screen size
1.08 inch
This fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.08 inch which is larger than that of 52.5% of fitness trackers and equal to that of 0.6% of fitness trackers.
Display type
TFT LCD
This fitness tracker uses TFT LCD display technology which is less advanced than that of 58.6% of fitness trackers and the same as that of 5% of fitness trackers.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
232 ppi
This fitness tracker has a pixel density of 232 ppi which is lower than that of 55.6% of fitness trackers.
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Form factor
wristband
Hybrid design
no
This fitness tracker does not support Hybrid design. 2.1% of fitness trackers support Hybrid design.
Designed for kids
no
This fitness tracker is not designed for kids. 3.3% of fitness trackers are designed for kids.
Replaceable watch band
no
This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band. 77.1% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
Band width
?
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Redmi Smart Band vs the average fitness tracker

246810TotalHealthSportsBatteryDisplayConnectivitySmart functionsDesignWellness
  • Heart rate alerts
    This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 36.4% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
    High heart rate alert only.
  • Color display
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • 4 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (14 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    14 days vs 10 days
  • Low power mode
    This fitness tracker supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 23.2% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
    Includes a battery saver mode.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    This fitness tracker supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.2% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • 45.8% lighter
    This fitness tracker is lighter than the average fitness tracker (13 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    13 g vs 24 g
  • Period notifications
    This fitness tracker has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 34.6% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Call control
    This fitness tracker supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support call controls.
    Reject/mute only.
  • 26.6% higher sentiment score
    10.0 vs 7.9
  • 2.8x cheaper
    Redmi Smart Band is cheaper than the average fitness tracker (£25 vs £70).
    £25 vs £70
  • Heart rate alerts
    This fitness tracker supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 36.4% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
    High heart rate alert only.
  • Tracks menstrual cycle
    This fitness tracker supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.2% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
  • Period notifications
    This fitness tracker has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 34.6% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
  • Ovulation prediction
    This fitness tracker predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 44.1% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
  • Cycle start prediction
    This fitness tracker predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 45.8% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
  • 4 days longer battery life
    This fitness tracker has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (14 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
    14 days vs 10 days
  • Low power mode
    This fitness tracker supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 23.2% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
    Includes a battery saver mode.
  • Color display
    This fitness tracker has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers have a color display.
  • 10 m longer Bluetooth range
    This fitness tracker has a longer Bluetooth range than the average fitness tracker (20 m vs 10 m). The average fitness tracker offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m.
    20 m vs 10 m
  • Modern Bluetooth version
    This fitness tracker supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5 vs 4.1). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.1.
    5 vs 4.1
  • Call control
    This fitness tracker supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.6% of fitness trackers support call controls.
    Reject/mute only.
  • 45.8% lighter
    This fitness tracker is lighter than the average fitness tracker (13 g vs 24 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 24 g.
    13 g vs 24 g
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This fitness tracker has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    2 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • 10.0% lower list score
    List score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 85 lists (1%)
    7.2 vs 8.0
  • No replaceable watch band
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.8% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    This fitness tracker is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 64.9% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • No achievements
    This fitness tracker does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.4% of fitness trackers support achievements.
  • Ads in app
    This fitness tracker shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
  • 1.3 mm thicker design
    This fitness tracker is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.3 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    12.3 mm vs 11 mm
  • 10.0% lower list score
    List score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (1)
    List score: in 1 of 85 lists (1%)
    7.2 vs 8.0
  • No automatic activity detection
    This fitness tracker does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 56.4% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    This fitness tracker has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
    2 hours vs 1.5 hours
  • No replaceable watch band
    This fitness tracker does not have a replaceable watch band, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.8% of fitness trackers have a replaceable watch band.
  • 1.3 mm thicker design
    This fitness tracker is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12.3 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
    12.3 mm vs 11 mm
  • Not compatible with smart scales
    This fitness tracker is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 64.9% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
  • No achievements
    This fitness tracker does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 76.4% of fitness trackers support achievements.
  • Ads in app
    This fitness tracker shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Blink N Beep
≈ estimated
11/07/2021
First look · unboxing and first tests
Verdict
Redmi Smart Band is a strong budget pick that impressed in first tests, with full performance results still to come.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

8.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
23/09/2020
Hands-on test · Fitness band
Verdict
The Redmi Smart Band is a good first tracker for steps, sleep and heart rate, but its touch screen often ignores taps.
7.5
indiatoday.in
✓ explicit
23/10/2020
Hands-on review · Entry-level tracker
Verdict
The Redmi Smart Band is a sturdy, no-frills tracker with a bright colour screen and accurate sleep tracking, but its strap is hard to put on.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Redmi Smart Band

  • Excellent value for money and highly affordable price point
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for all-day wear and sleep tracking
  • Impressive battery life lasting up to 14 days under typical usage
  • Bright and clear display that is easy to read even in sunlight
  • Reliable basic health tracking for steps, heart rate, and sleep
  • Large variety of sports modes (over 110 on the Pro model)
  • Convenient magnetic charging system

What customers don't like about Redmi Smart Band

  • Strap design is frequently reported as insecure and prone to coming undone
  • Lack of built-in GPS requires a constant connection to a smartphone for outdoor tracking
  • No NFC support for contactless payments
  • Small screen can make reading detailed notifications difficult
  • Touchscreen responsiveness can be inconsistent or laggy at times
  • Companion app (Mi Fitness/Xiaomi Wear) is sometimes described as basic or clunky
  • Heart rate accuracy may be less reliable during high-intensity exercise

Verdict

The Redmi Smart Band is a budget-friendly fitness tracker featuring a 1.08-inch color LCD touch display with a 120 x 220 resolution and 5ATM water resistance. It offers core health monitoring including 24-hour heart rate tracking and sleep analysis, alongside five specific workout modes: outdoor running, treadmill, cycling, walking, and freestyle. Key advantages include its lightweight 13g design, a 14-day battery life supported by a convenient built-in USB-A direct charging port that eliminates the need for extra cables, and a wide selection of over 50 personalized watch faces. However, its primary drawbacks are the lack of high-end features like an AMOLED screen, the absence of a dedicated swimming mode despite its water resistance rating, and a touch response that can occasionally be sluggish or require multiple taps to wake.

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