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Avg. price in UK: ~£25
Avg. price in US: ~$30
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 20 days
Screen size: 0.78 inch

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

7.6

Very good

7.3

Very good

8.9

Excellent

7.4
Swimming
Score components:
28.0%
10
ATM rating
24.0%
4.0
Open-water swim mode
18.0%
9.0
Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
4.0
GPS
15.0%
9.5
Battery life
8.5
Kids
Score components:
30.0%
9.5
Battery life
25.0%
8.8
Weight
20.0%
10
ATM rating
15.0%
3.2
Screen size
10.0%
10
Price

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#14 in Best Xiaomi Fitness Trackers
#30 in Best Fitness Trackers for Swimming
#32 in Best Budget Fitness Trackers
#45 in Best Fitness Trackers for Women
#58 in Best Fitness Trackers

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker featuring a 0.78-inch OLED touchscreen with a 128 x 80 resolution and 5ATM water resistance, making it suitable for swimming up to 50 meters. Its core capabilities include a continuous heart rate monitor, sleep tracking, and basic smartphone notifications, all powered by a 110mAh battery that offers up to 20 days of standby time. Its primary advantages are its lightweight 20g design, highly affordable price point, and impressive battery longevity compared to more expensive competitors. However, notable drawbacks include poor display visibility under direct sunlight, a lack of built-in GPS, and a somewhat tedious charging process that requires removing the tracking capsule from the silicone strap.

Technical Specifications of Xiaomi Mi Band 3

Overall score

7.6

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the fitness tracker.

When it matters: When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.

Health

7.4

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Heart rate monitor

What it is: Sensor that measures heart rate in real time.

When it matters: When you care about live heart-rate feedback during training or resting trends outside of workouts.

Importance: HIGH

Resting heart rate

What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.

When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Fast/slow heart rate alerts

What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Irregular heart rate alerts

What it is: Warns of irregular or abnormal heart rhythms.

When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.

Importance: LOW

Blood oxygen sensor

What it is: Sensor that measures blood oxygen saturation.

When it matters: When blood oxygen readings are part of the health picture you want from the device instead of relying on heart rate and step count alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Sports & Navigation

7.5

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GPS

What it is: Satellite navigation capability for positioning and tracking.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want pace, distance, and route tracking without depending completely on your phone.

Importance: LOW

Satellite systems supported

What it is: States which satellite navigation systems the device can use for positioning.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

GNSS bands supported

What it is: Number and type of GNSS frequency bands supported.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Galileo support

What it is: Supports Galileo satellite system.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

Acquires GPS faster

What it is: Shows whether the tracker includes features that help it lock onto satellite positioning more quickly at the start of an outdoor activity.

When it matters: When you train outdoors and want stronger positioning, route guidance, and navigation independence from your phone.

Importance: LOW

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Smart Features

8.2

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Notifications

What it is: Delivers smartphone notifications on the watch.

When it matters: When getting calls, messages, and app alerts on your wrist saves you from checking your phone constantly.

Importance: MEDIUM

Vibrating alerts

What it is: Provides vibration-based notifications and alerts.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call control

What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Call answering

What it is: Allows answering calls directly from the device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

Calendar sync

What it is: Syncs calendar events with the connected device.

When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.

Importance: LOW

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App & Wellness

8.8

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Activity reports

What it is: Generates summaries and insights from activity data.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Goal setting

What it is: Allows setting personal fitness or activity goals.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Achievements

What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

Inactivity alerts

What it is: Alerts when the user has been inactive for too long.

When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.

Importance: LOW

Coaching

What it is: Provides guided training and workout advice.

When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.

Importance: LOW

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Connectivity

8.0

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Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.

When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5.0

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: States the maximum Bluetooth connection range supported under normal conditions.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

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NFC

What it is: Supports near-field communication for contactless features.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Wi-Fi connectivity

What it is: Connects to wireless internet networks.

When it matters: When the tracker should sync, update, or download data directly without always routing everything through the phone.

Importance: LOW

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Wi-Fi version

What it is: Version of Wi-Fi standard supported.

When it matters: When compatibility with your phone, computer, accessories, or wireless setup affects how well the tracker fits into your ecosystem.

Importance: LOW

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Battery

7.4

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Battery life

What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.

When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >5 days

Battery life with GPS on

What it is: Battery duration when GPS tracking is active.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=8 hours

N/A

Battery life in training mode

What it is: Battery duration during active training sessions.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery life in power-saving mode

What it is: Battery duration when using power-saving mode.

When it matters: When you want fewer charging breaks during travel, longer workouts, sleep tracking, or continuous use.

Importance: LOW

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Battery capacity

What it is: Energy storage capacity of the battery.

When it matters: When you want rough battery context behind the runtime claim instead of trusting the advertised hours alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=100 mAh

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Display

5.4

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Display

What it is: Main interface showing information and metrics.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Screen size

What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Display type

What it is: Technology used for the screen, such as AMOLED or LCD.

When it matters: When display technology affects contrast, color quality, power efficiency, or how premium the screen feels.

Importance: MEDIUM

Screen resolution

What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Pixel density

What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.

When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=280 ppi

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Design & Durability

8.5

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Form factor

What it is: Overall physical design and shape.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

wristband

Hybrid design

What it is: Combines analog and digital display elements.

When it matters: When materials, shape, and build details affect comfort, durability, or how discreet the device feels.

Importance: LOW

Designed for kids

What it is: Indicates whether the fitness tracker is explicitly designed for children, with child-focused sizing, branding, safety limits, or kid-oriented activity features.

When it matters: This matters when you want a tracker that is genuinely child-focused rather than just a smaller adult model.

Importance: LOW

Replaceable watch band

What it is: Ability to replace the wristband with other styles.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

Band width

What it is: Width of the strap where it connects to the watch.

When it matters: When strap comfort, fit, or the ability to swap bands matters for sport, style, or replacement.

Importance: LOW

17.9 mm

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 vs the average fitness tracker

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10 days longer battery life
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (20 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
What it is: Total time the battery lasts on a full charge.
When it matters: When the tracker needs to last through travel, sleep tracking, long workouts, or several days between charges.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >5 days
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (20 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.20 days vs 10 days
Lower resting heart rate
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Tracks resting heart rate.
What it is: Measures heart rate while resting.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.
Importance: MEDIUM
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Touchscreen
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
What it is: Ability of the display to recognize touch input.
When it matters: When smooth touch response and quicker on-screen interaction matter during workouts or daily use.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
Heart rate alerts
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
High heart rate alert only.
What it is: Alerts for heart rates that are too fast or too slow.
When it matters: When you want the tracker to warn you about unusual changes instead of only logging them.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Phone finder support
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
What it is: Helps locate a connected smartphone.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Call control
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Reject/mute only.
What it is: Allows control of phone calls from the device.
When it matters: When staying reachable from your wrist helps you avoid checking your phone constantly.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Modern Bluetooth version
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
What it is: Version of Bluetooth supported by the device.
When it matters: When wireless stability, pairing quality, and long-term phone compatibility matter more than Bluetooth being a simple checkbox.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=5.0
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.4.2 vs 4.0
Built-in route tracker
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
Built-in GPS route tracking.
What it is: Shows whether the platform can record and save route history for outdoor activities such as running, hiking, or cycling.
When it matters: When you want to review where you went after a workout instead of seeing only distance and time totals.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
Lower resting heart rate
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
Heart rate alerts
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports high and low heart rate alerts, while the average fitness tracker does not. 33.5% of fitness trackers support high and low heart rate alerts.
Built-in route tracker
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
10 days longer battery life
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (20 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
Touchscreen
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
Modern Bluetooth version
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (4.2 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
Phone finder support
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Call control
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Camera remote control
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports camera remote control, while the average fitness tracker does not. 38.6% of fitness trackers support camera remote control.
Gesture control
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
20% lighter
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is lighter than the average fitness tracker (20 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.

Design & Durability

Why is Xiaomi Mi Band 3 worse than the average fitness tracker?

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No automatic activity detection
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
1 hours longer charging time
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2.5 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
Lower screen resolution
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x80 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
0.26 inch smaller screen size
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.8 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
11.1% lower screen brightness
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (400 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.
21.5% lower pixel density
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (194 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
Basic display glass
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 uses less durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (polycarbonate vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
6.1 mm greater height
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is taller than the average fitness tracker (46.9 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
1 mm thicker design
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is thicker than the average fitness tracker (12 mm vs 11 mm). The average fitness tracker has a thickness of 11 mm.
10 °C higher minimum operating temperature
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a higher minimum operating temperature than the average fitness tracker (-10 °C vs 0 °C). The average fitness tracker supports a minimum operating temperature of 0 °C.
No achievements
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Ads in app
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
No automatic activity detection
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
What it is: Automatically recognizes and records physical activities.
When it matters: When you want common workouts captured even on days when you forget to start tracking manually.
Importance: MEDIUM
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 does not support automatic activity detection, while the average fitness tracker does. 50.3% of fitness trackers support automatic activity detection.
1 hours longer charging time
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2.5 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
What it is: Time required for a full charge.
When it matters: When short charging windows matter and you do not want the tracker off your wrist for too long.
Importance: MEDIUM
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a higher charging time than the average fitness tracker (2.5 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.2.5 hours vs 1.5 hours
Lower screen resolution
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x80 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
What it is: Total number of pixels displayed on the screen.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (128x80 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.128x80 vs 194x368
0.26 inch smaller screen size
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.8 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
What it is: Physical size of the device’s display measured diagonally.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: MEDIUM
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen size than the average fitness tracker (0.8 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.0.78 inch vs 1.04 inch
11.1% lower screen brightness
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (400 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.
What it is: Maximum brightness output of the screen.
When it matters: When visibility changes often between indoor, outdoor, daytime, and low-light conditions.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >=450 nits
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (400 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.400 nits vs 450 nits
21.5% lower pixel density
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (194 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
What it is: Number of pixels per inch determining screen sharpness.
When it matters: When easier reading at a glance and better day-to-day screen comfort matter to you.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=280 ppi
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 has a lower pixel density than the average fitness tracker (194 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.194 ppi vs 247 ppi
No achievements
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
What it is: Rewards progress and completed milestones.
When it matters: When you want the app to motivate you with goals, reports, coaching, or progress feedback over time.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 does not support achievements, while the average fitness tracker does. 75.8% of fitness trackers support achievements.
Ads in app
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
What it is: Operates without advertisements.
When it matters: When account rules, app costs, exports, or software flexibility affect whether the ecosystem suits you long term.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 3 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.

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What customers like about Xiaomi Mi Band 3?

Exceptional value for money compared to higher-end competitors
Excellent battery life, typically lasting between 7 to 20 days depending on usage
Waterproof design up to 50 metres, suitable for swimming and showering
Large, responsive OLED touchscreen for viewing notifications and weather
Comfortable, lightweight design that is suitable for all-day wear and sleep tracking

What customers dislike about Xiaomi Mi Band 3?

Poor screen visibility in direct sunlight
Occasional inaccuracies in heart rate and step tracking during high-intensity exercise
Fiddly charging process requiring the tracker to be removed from the silicone band
Lack of built-in GPS, requiring a connected smartphone for accurate distance tracking
Mi Fit companion app can be cumbersome for data exploration and lacks advanced insights

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03/01/2019

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29/11/2018

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28/08/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review - Android Authority

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06/02/2019

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13/07/2018

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Mi Band 3 review: cheap, strong battery, poorly translated

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review: A lot of fitness tracker for 27 euros

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23/01/2019

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review and presentation", "Xiaomi Mi Band 3 hands-on and review

The JusteGeek review highlights the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as an incredibly reliable and feature-rich fitness tracker that delivers massive value for an ultra-low price tag under €20. The reviewer notes several key pros, including its upgraded tactile OLED touchscreen, an enhanced 50-meter water resistance rating, and a highly commendable 20-day battery life from its 110 mAh battery....Read more

fr.techreviewer.de

07/10/2024

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Review - The Best of the Cheapest!

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Review Summary The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a highly budget-friendly fitness tracker that delivers strong value with notable hardware upgrades over its predecessor, the Mi Band 2. It features a redesigned, larger 0.78-inch monochrome OLED touch screen that allows users to view actual notification content from a connected smartphone. Designed by Huami and distributed by...Read more

maison-de-geek.com

10/07/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3: Full review of the new activity tracker

The Maison de Geek review highlights the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as a highly capable and affordable fitness tracker, featuring a 0.78-inch OLED touchscreen, 5 ATM water resistance, and an exceptional 10-to-20-day battery life. It offers significant improvements in menu navigation and notification reading, positioning it as an ideal entry-level, yet durable, wearable. YouTube · However, the...Read more

nakan.ch

10/09/2018

The Mi Band 3 smart band thoroughly tested

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a highly affordable fitness tracker featuring a monochrome OLED touchscreen that monitors daily steps, distance, calories, sleep, and continuous heart rate. It provides effective vibration alerts for phone notifications and includes helpful secondary tools like a 3-day weather forecast widget and a basic stopwatch. In terms of performance, the reviewer was...Read more

presse-citron.net

10/09/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review: an excellent budget fitness tracker

The Presse-citron review highlights the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as an outstanding, budget-friendly fitness tracker priced at just €29.99. Tested over a month, the device delivers an exceptional value-to-price ratio with remarkable core strengths, notably an impressive 22-day battery life that required only two charges during intensive, non-stop monthly testing. The tracker features a...Read more

phonandroid.com

26/07/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Review: The King of Smartbands

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a highly capable and budget-friendly fitness tracker that offers a substantial upgrade over its predecessor, the Mi Band 2. Retailing at an aggressive price point of around 25 to 29 euros, this model introduces a larger, fully tactile 0.78-inch monochrome OLED display with a resolution of 128 x 80 pixels. Physically, it features a curved, domed display design...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

30/11/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review: a good, low-cost activity tracker

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is an affordable activity tracker launched at just €30, offering a budget-friendly option for users who want basic tracking without a heavy financial commitment. Weighing only 20 grams, it features a comfortable, flexible rubber strap and a 0.78-inch OLED display that provides decent brightness, though navigation via vertical and horizontal swipes can be...Read more

frandroid.com

24/06/2025

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review: ultra-long battery life and a tiny price tag

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a highly budget-friendly fitness tracker that balances simplicity with a rich set of features, earning a strong 9/10 overall rating. It features a lightweight 20-gram design, a flexible hypoallergenic silicone strap, and an upgraded 128 x 80 pixel monochrome OLED touchscreen that supports swipe navigation. Its standout feature is an exceptional battery life,...Read more

premarathon.com

19 de noviembre de 2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3: review, tests, and opinion

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is an affordable, lightweight (20g) activity tracker that offers excellent value for its low price point, typically retailing for under €29. It features an upgraded 0.78-inch touchscreen OLED display, which is nearly double the size of its predecessor, and provides continuous 24-hour heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and basic smartphone notifications. The...Read more

profesionalreview.com

24/07/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Review (Full Analysis)

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is an affordable fitness tracker featuring a 0.78-inch OLED touchscreen display (resolution 128x80) covered by a curved 2.5D Gorilla Glass screen, weighing just 20 grams. Operating alongside the Mi Fit app, it significantly improves on its predecessor by expanding message preview space to show up to 28 characters without third-party apps, alongside features like...Read more

ciclistarodando.com

20/08/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Cycling and Swimming - Review

The Ciclista Rodando review highlights the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as an affordable, 5ATM water-resistant tracker featuring an improved 0.78-inch touchscreen and 14–20 day battery life. It is deemed effective for tracking, using connected GPS for cycling routes and offering robust, durable performance for swimmers. However, the review notes significant drawbacks, including poor display...Read more

elespanol.com

01/07/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Review: It Is Still the Best Option", "Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Analysis: Still the Best Choice

Review Overview The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a highly practical and budget-friendly fitness tracker that balances smart features with a remarkably low price point under 30 euros. It features an improved, larger 0.78-inch OLED touch screen compared to its predecessor, which allows users to read text notifications, view three-day weather forecasts, and clear alerts with a long-press of the...Read more

andreagaleazzi.com

18/06/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Review - Andrea Galeazzi

In this review, Andrea Galeazzi evaluates the Xiaomi MiBand 3, highlighting it as an incremental update rather than a major revolution. A key upgrade is its enhanced water resistance, allowing it to submerge up to 50 meters. The smartband features a continuous, 24-hour heart rate tracker with a minimum scan interval of one minute. It is built with a lightweight 20-gram body, a...Read more

tuttoandroid.net

13/06/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Review: Everything We've Ever Wanted

The TuttoAndroid review highlights the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as a budget-friendly wearable featuring a 0.78-inch OLED touchscreen, 5 ATM water resistance, and an impressive 20-day battery life. Its pros include a robust, waterproof design suitable for swimming and improved functionality over previous models. Drawbacks noted include a larger, bulkier capsule design and a low-resolution...Read more

gioxx.org

01/10/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3: New Features and User Experience

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review on gioxx.org highlights the device as an evolutionary step, featuring a larger, more rounded display with improved character legibility, a more secure wrist strap, and a competitive price point. Pros include enhanced readability and better construction, making it a clear upgrade over the previous generation. Conversely, the review identifies a major...Read more

dday.it

18/09/2018

Mi Band 3 review: One year later with Fitbit – Our impressions

The DDay.it review evaluates the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 from the perspective of a user transitioning from a Fitbit Charge 2, concluding that despite its budget pricing of €29.90, it offers excellent value for casual fitness enthusiasts. Weighing only 20 grams, the tracker is praised for being exceptionally lightweight and waterproof, allowing users to comfortably wear it in the shower,...Read more

macitynet.it

06/07/2018

Mi Band 3 review: with a larger screen, even for swimmers

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is a highly affordable fitness tracker that improves upon its predecessor with a larger, brighter 0.78-inch PMOLED touch display and a 5 ATM water resistance rating, making it an excellent companion for swimmers. Weighing just 20 grams, the smartband accurately tracks daily physical activities such as steps, distance, and calories burned. Equipped with a 110 mAh...Read more

tweakers.net

16/06/2026

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Black (Black) - Scripted - Product reviews

Based on the user review from Tweakers, the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 (Black) is a well-designed, lightweight fitness tracker that offers expanded features compared to its predecessor for a highly affordable price of around €32. The reviewer was highly impressed by the unboxing experience, solid build quality, and excellent display viewing angles. Battery life is another major highlight;...Read more

wonen.nl

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Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review - Tested at Home on WONEN.nl

In this WONEN.nl review, reviewer Robert from Delft tested the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 fitness tracker while preparing for the Roparun race. Priced at a budget-friendly €29.95, the device earns significant praise for its exceptional value for money and a robust battery life that lasts up to three weeks on a single charge. Additional pros include its lightweight and durable plastic build,...Read more

zenspiratie.be

09/06/2019

Mi Band 3 fitness tracker review", "Reviewing the Mi Band 3 pedometer

The provided review from Zenspiratie highlights the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as a highly capable and affordable multi-functional activity tracker. The reviewer notes that setup is straightforward, requiring users to download the Mi Fit app (which supports Dutch) and link the tracker via Bluetooth using a custom Mi account. Navigating the device is simple using a combination of vertical and...Read more

mifans.nl

23/08/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 review: activity tracker with ridiculously good battery life

The MiFans review praises the Xiaomi Mi Band 3 as an affordable fitness tracker that delivers exceptional value for its €34.90 price tag. Key pros highlighted include its comfortable design, a fresh update to the Mi Fit companion app, and a 110 mAh battery that yields a strong 10-day lifespan even with automatic heart rate tracking enabled every 10 minutes. Furthermore, it...Read more

androidworld.nl

30/07/2018

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Review: Even Better and More Advanced Than Its Predecessor

The Xiaomi Mi Band 3 is an affordable fitness tracker, priced around €25 to €30, that offers excellent value for money with significant upgrades over its predecessor. It features a larger, brighter 0.78-inch Color OLED touchscreen that replaces the old physical button, though navigation requires some practice on such a small interface. The physical tracker unit slightly protrudes...Read more

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