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Xiaomi Mi Band 8 Review | 171 Data compared

Avg. price: ~£25
Form factor: wristband
Battery life: 16 days
Screen size: 1.62 inch

Xiaomi Mi Band 8 review. Compare 171 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among fitness trackers and if it is worth buying.

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Swimming
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28.0%
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ATM rating
24.0%
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Open-water swim mode
18.0%
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Waterproof depth rating
15.0%
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GPS
15.0%
7.5
Battery life
8.5
Kids
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30.0%
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Battery life
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Weight
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ATM rating
15.0%
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Screen size
10.0%
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Price

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#8 in Best Fitness Trackers for Swimming

Verdict

The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is a versatile fitness tracker featuring a 1.62-inch AMOLED touch display with a smooth 60Hz refresh rate, 326 PPI resolution, and up to 600 nits of auto-adjustable brightness. Encased in a sleek metallic midframe, it supports over 150 sports modes, including a unique 'Pebble Mode' for advanced running metrics when clipped to shoes, alongside 24/7 heart rate, SpO2, sleep, and stress monitoring. Key advantages include an impressive battery life of up to 16 days (or 6 days with Always-on Display), 5ATM water resistance, and a new quick-release strap system that allows it to be worn as a pendant. However, notable drawbacks include the lack of built-in GPS, the absence of a physical home button for navigation, and no NFC support in the global version.

Technical Specifications of Xiaomi Mi Band 8

Overall score

8.9

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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

9.0

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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

9.2

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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

9.2

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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

9.2

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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

8.3

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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

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

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

8.2

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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

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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

9.5

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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

8.3

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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

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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

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Xiaomi Mi Band 8 vs the average fitness tracker

Why is Xiaomi Mi Band 8 better than the average fitness tracker?

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33.3% higher screen brightness
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (600 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 8 has a higher screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (600 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.600 nits vs 450 nits
6 days longer battery life
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (16 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 8 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (16 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.16 days vs 10 days
Blood oxygen monitoring
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a 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
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
Always-on display
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
What it is: Screen remains visible continuously without turning off.
When it matters: When you want to check time or key stats instantly without waking the screen first.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
Measures VO2 max
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
What it is: Measures maximum oxygen uptake during exercise.
When it matters: When deeper insight into sleep quality, recovery, or overall readiness matters more than raw numbers alone.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
Lower resting heart rate
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 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 8 supports Resting heart rate, while the average fitness tracker does not. 48.2% of fitness trackers support Resting heart rate.
0.58 inch larger screen size
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 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 8 has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.1.62 inch vs 1.04 inch
Touchscreen
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 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 8 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
Blood oxygen monitoring
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a blood oxygen sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26% of fitness trackers have a blood oxygen sensor.
Measures VO2 max
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports VO2 max tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.5% of fitness trackers support VO2 max tracking.
Lower resting heart rate
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 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 8 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.
Continuous SpO₂ monitoring
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports continuous SpO₂ monitoring, while the average fitness tracker does not. 12.3% of fitness trackers support continuous SpO₂ monitoring.
Tracks menstrual cycle
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports menstrual cycle tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.7% of fitness trackers support menstrual cycle tracking.
Period notifications
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has period notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32% of fitness trackers have period notifications.
Fertile window notifications
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 displays fertile window notifications, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers display fertile window notifications.
Ovulation prediction
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 predicts ovulation, while the average fitness tracker does not. 41.4% of fitness trackers predict ovulation.
Cycle start prediction
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 predicts the start date, while the average fitness tracker does not. 42.2% of fitness trackers predict the start date.
Swim stroke counter
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports swim stroke counting, while the average fitness tracker does not. 21.6% of fitness trackers support swim stroke counting.
Auto pause
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports auto pause, while the average fitness tracker does not. 22.9% of fitness trackers support auto pause.
Tracks training load
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports training load tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.1% of fitness trackers support training load tracking.
Built-in gyroscope
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a gyroscope, while the average fitness tracker does not. 26.4% of fitness trackers have a gyroscope.
Built-in route tracker
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports route tracking, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.8% of fitness trackers support route tracking.
152.5 more exercise modes
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has more exercise modes than the average fitness tracker (159 vs 6.5). The average fitness tracker offers 6.5 exercise modes.
6 days longer battery life
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher battery life than the average fitness tracker (16 days vs 10 days). The average fitness tracker has 10 days of battery life.
0.5 hours shorter charging time
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a lower charging time than the average fitness tracker (1 hours vs 1.5 hours). The average fitness tracker needs 1.5 hours to charge.
72.7% larger battery capacity
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher battery capacity than the average fitness tracker (190 mAh vs 110 mAh). The average fitness tracker has 110 mAh of battery capacity.
Low power mode
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports low power mode, while the average fitness tracker does not. 24.4% of fitness trackers support low power mode.
33.3% higher screen brightness
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher screen brightness than the average fitness tracker (600 nits vs 450 nits). The average fitness tracker has screen brightness of 450 nits.
Always-on display
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has an always-on display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 25.7% of fitness trackers have an always-on display.
0.58 inch larger screen size
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher screen size than the average fitness tracker (1.6 inch vs 1.04 inch). The average fitness tracker has a screen size of 1.04 inch.
Touchscreen
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a touchscreen, while the average fitness tracker does not. 43.8% of fitness trackers have a touchscreen.
32% higher pixel density
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher pixel density than the average fitness tracker (326 ppi vs 247 ppi). The average fitness tracker has a pixel density of 247 ppi.
Color display
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a color display, while the average fitness tracker does not. 37.9% of fitness trackers have a color display.
Ambient light sensor
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has an ambient light sensor, while the average fitness tracker does not. 15.8% of fitness trackers have an ambient light sensor.
Durable display glass
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 uses more durable display glass than the average fitness tracker (reinforced glass vs glass). The average fitness tracker uses glass display glass.
Higher screen resolution
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher screen resolution than the average fitness tracker (192x490 vs 194x368). The average fitness tracker has a screen resolution of 194x368.
Modern Bluetooth version
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average fitness tracker (5.1 vs 4.0). The average fitness tracker supports Bluetooth 4.0.
Phone finder support
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports phone finding, while the average fitness tracker does not. 49.5% of fitness trackers support phone finding.
Passcode protection
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports passcode protection, while the average fitness tracker does not. 17.2% of fitness trackers support passcode protection.
4x larger internal storage
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has a higher internal storage than the average fitness tracker (0.1 GB vs 0.032 GB). The average fitness tracker has 0.032 GB of internal storage.
Call control
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports call controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.9% of fitness trackers support call controls.
Calendar sync
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports calendar sync, while the average fitness tracker does not. 19.8% of fitness trackers support calendar sync.
Camera remote control
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 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 8 supports gesture controls, while the average fitness tracker does not. 40.8% of fitness trackers support gesture controls.
7 newer release date
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 was released more recently than the average fitness tracker (2,023 vs 2,016). The average fitness tracker was released in 2,016.
Coaching features
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports coaching, while the average fitness tracker does not. 32.8% of fitness trackers support coaching.
Points-based system
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 supports a points-based system, while the average fitness tracker does not. 39.1% of fitness trackers support a points-based system.

Design & Durability

Why is Xiaomi Mi Band 8 worse than the average fitness tracker?

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7.2 mm greater height
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is taller than the average fitness tracker (48 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
8% heavier
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (27 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
Not compatible with smart scales
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 67% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
Ads in app
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
Not compatible with smart scales
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 67% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
What it is: Compatible with connected smart scales.
When it matters: When tracking daily habits and body trends beyond workouts matters to your health routine.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is not compatible with smart scales, while the average fitness tracker is. 67% of fitness trackers are compatible with smart scales.
Ads in app
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 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 8 shows ads in the app, while the average fitness tracker does not. 50.6% of fitness trackers have an ad-free app.
8% heavier
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (27 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.
What it is: Weight of the device including strap.
When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <25 g
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is heavier than the average fitness tracker (27 g vs 25 g). The average fitness tracker weighs 25 g.27 g vs 25 g
7.2 mm greater height
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is taller than the average fitness tracker (48 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.
What it is: Vertical measurement of the device body.
When it matters: When overall size, thickness, or weight affects comfort during all-day wear, sleep, or exercise.
Importance: LOW
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is taller than the average fitness tracker (48 mm vs 40.8 mm). The average fitness tracker has a height of 40.8 mm.48 mm vs 40.8 mm

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What customers like about Xiaomi Mi Band 8?

Exceptional value for money with a highly affordable price point.
Smooth and responsive 60Hz AMOLED display with improved 600 nits brightness.
Long-lasting battery life, reaching up to 16 days with light usage or roughly 5-6 days with all features enabled.
Enhanced design with a more premium metal frame and versatile quick-release strap system.
Fast charging capabilities, capable of reaching a full charge in approximately 45–60 minutes.
Pebble Mode provides unique, advanced running metrics when clipped to footwear.

What customers dislike about Xiaomi Mi Band 8?

Lack of built-in GPS requires a constant connection to a smartphone for outdoor route tracking.
Fitness and health tracking accuracy can be inconsistent, particularly for heart rate and calorie burn.
Missing smart features on the global edition, such as NFC for contactless payments and voice assistants.
Many health and sleep tracking features are disabled by default, requiring manual setup in the app.
Notifications are for viewing only, with no ability to reply directly from the band.
Mi Fitness app can be buggy, with occasional sync issues or limited data analysis.

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19/12/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review: Issues persist

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an budget-friendly fitness tracker priced around €40, but it falls short of being a truly "smart" device. It excels with an impressive four-day battery life, outperforming standard smartwatches, and features a bright, responsive AMOLED display alongside over 150 diverse sport modes. Additionally, Xiaomi has improved the device's durability with a more...Read more

notebookcheck.com

22/12/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Review: Affordable Fitness Tracker with New Versatility

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an affordable fitness tracker, priced at a retail launch of around 40 Euros, that introduces enhanced wearing versatility by allowing users to wear it as a wristband, a necklace, or clipped to a shoe. Controlled entirely via its responsive 1.62-inch, 60 Hz AMOLED touch display, the wearable delivers quick notifications and a solid suite of health-tracking...Read more

chip.de

28/11/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Review | CHIP", "Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Test | CHIP

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an affordable fitness tracker that delivers strong daily performance and excellent value for around €35. A standout feature is its vibrant 1.6-inch OLED touchscreen, which has been upgraded to a smooth 60 Hz refresh rate and features an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment. Battery performance is impressive, lasting roughly 13 days...Read more

faz.net

03/04/2026

The Best Fitness Tracker | Test 04/2026 | F.A.Z. Kaufkompass

The Huawei Band 10 is rated as the best overall fitness tracker for most people due to its exceptional value, lightweight 28-gram aluminum design, and high level of everyday utility. For a highly affordable price, it delivers a sharp, scratch-resistant 1.47-inch AMOLED display with an automatic brightness sensor and an Always-on feature. Key strengths include highly precise physical...Read more

chip.de

24/11/2023

Affordable and high-quality fitness tracker: Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review

The CHIP review rates the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 as a highly affordable and effective fitness tracker that delivers strong value at a price point of approximately €35. On the positive side, the tracker stands out for its highly precise interface controls and a responsive 1.62-inch AMOLED touch display equipped with an Always-On mode. Another major advantage is its impressive battery...Read more

lesnumeriques.com

05/12/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Review: Focusing on Battery Life and Elegance

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an affordable fitness tracker that improves upon its predecessor with a more elegant, slimmer design (10.99 mm) and enhanced screen brightness reaching up to 600 cd/m² on its 1.62-inch OLED display. It transitions to a more stylish two-piece interchangeable strap system, dropping the single-piece wrap-around design of older generations. Reviewers highlight...Read more

frandroid.com

24/06/2025

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review: A feature-packed fitness tracker at a low price

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an affordable fitness tracker that blends a sleek, lightweight design (27g without the strap) with a bright 1.62-inch AMOLED display reaching 600 nits, which ensures perfect legibility even in direct sunlight. Running on rtOS, it serves as a highly customizable accessory featuring easily interchangeable straps, a necklace mode, and a unique running clip...Read more

lemon.fr

01/11/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Review - Lemon.fr Would you also like articles comparing this model with its newer version, the Smart Band 9?

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 earns a strong score of 8.8 out of 10 from Lemon, solidifying its position as an exceptionally high-value, budget-friendly fitness tracker. A major highlight of the device is its vibrant 1.62-inch AMOLED display, which boasts a smooth 60Hz refresh rate and an ambient light sensor for seamless automatic brightness adjustment. The review heavily praises its...Read more

nextpit.fr

11/08/2023

First review of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8: More expensive but not necessarily better

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review by NextPit highlights the fitness tracker as a highly affordable best-seller that brings a major physical overhaul. The biggest positive is its redesigned metallic frame and an upgraded, bright AMOLED screen featuring a fluid 60Hz refresh rate and a built-in ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustment. Additionally, it maintains the...Read more

leclaireur.fnac.com

16/01/2024

Getting Started with the Xiaomi Smart Band 8: A Versatile and Affordable Fitness Tracker

summary of the L'Éclaireur Fnac review: The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an affordable, lightweight fitness tracker (weighing just 27g) that brings several notable build improvements to the series, specifically an elegant metallic frame that elevates its design and durability. The standout feature is its beautiful 1.62-inch AMOLED display, which is highly responsive and delivers an...Read more

01net.com

04/12/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review: far from perfect, but unbeatable value for money

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an exceptionally affordable activity tracker, priced under €50, that balances significant hardware strengths with notable functional limitations. On the positive side, it features a highly readable 1.62-inch AMOLED display with 600 nits of brightness and a smooth 60Hz refresh rate, housed in a lightweight, well-finished chassis. Its standout feature is its...Read more

clubic.com

05/12/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Review: Finally the Fitness Tracker We've Been Waiting For

Despite these notable upgrades, the device still suffers from some major, long-standing limitations. The most glaring drawback is the continued absence of a built-in GPS and a functional NFC module for western banking systems. The optical heart rate sensor also proved disappointing during testing, exhibiting poor accuracy and deviations of up to 10 bpm during the beginning of...Read more

20minutos.es

08/11/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8: a smart band with 16-day battery life that transforms into a pendant

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review highlights an affordable, feature-packed wearable priced at just €39.99. It retains a familiar pill-shaped design but introduces a redesigned quick-release strap mechanism, making it highly customizable. The device features a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a 60Hz refresh rate, 326 ppi, and up to 600 nits of brightness. A major standout of this...Read more

robadainformatici.it

28/10/2025

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 - Full review

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker that retains the classic conservative design of its predecessors while introducing subtle improvements, such as a slightly larger yet thinner profile (48 x 22.5 x 11 mm) and a lightweight 27-gram body. It features a sharp 1.62-inch AMOLED display with an upgraded peak brightness of 600 nits and a highly anticipated...Read more

techprincess.it

14/11/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review: The budget king", "Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review: Best value for money

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is hailed by TechPrincess as a budget-friendly "best buy" featuring a responsive 1.62-inch 60Hz AMOLED display with automatic brightness and excellent sunlight visibility. Its design is highly commended for its quick-release strap system, allowing for versatile styling and specialized running modes, while offering comprehensive health metrics and a 10 to...Read more

andreagaleazzi.com

08/11/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Review - Andrea Galeazzi

Review Overview The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is a highly capable and affordable fitness tracker that delivers excellent value as a "best buy" product. Weighing just 27 grams and measuring 10.99 mm in thickness, this compact and lightweight device features a vibrant 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a peak brightness of 600 nits and an efficient auto-brightness sensor. It is water-resistant...Read more

xiaomitoday.it

24/06/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Review

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review on XiaomiToday.it highlights a 1.62-inch AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate, 600-nit brightness, and a new quick-release design allowing it to be worn on the wrist, as a necklace, or on shoes. Notable pros include 150+ sports modes, 14-day battery life, and precise health tracking, though it lacks built-in GPS and NFC for payments on the global...Read more

tomshw.it

10/11/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8, Beyond the Boundaries of a Fitness Tracker | Review

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is an affordable fitness tracker under €50 that features key design upgrades, including a metallic frame and a new quick-release strap mechanism weighing just 14 grams. It features a brighter 1.62-inch AMOLED display with a fluid 600-nit, 60Hz refresh rate and an Always-On Display (AOD) mode. Its 190mAh battery delivers excellent autonomy, lasting up to 7 to...Read more

androidworld.nl

20/11/2023

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 review: shows what a modern fitness tracker is capable of

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is a budget-friendly fitness tracker priced around €35 to €50 that blends essential health monitoring with highly customizable design features. Built with an oval, racetrack-shaped metallic frame (NCVM coating), it is exceptionally lightweight at 14 grams (without straps) and features a 5 ATM water resistance rating suitable for swimming. Its standout...Read more

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