Fitbit Charge 6 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 8
Fitbit Charge 6
2023 · $139.99 today
7769
Xiaomi Smart Band 8
2023 · $39.99 today
7869
Dashed outline = score at launch
Why Fitbit Charge 6 is better
- ECG: Yes (ECG app) vs No(Infinity× more)
- Built-in GPS: Yes vs Connected GPS only(Infinity× more)
Why Xiaomi Smart Band 8 is better
- Sport Modes: 150 modes vs 40 modes(3.8× more)
- Weight: 13.5 g (strap+body) vs 31 g(2.3× less)
- Battery Life: 16 days vs 7 days(2.3× more)
- Display Type: 1.62" AMOLED vs Color AMOLED touch(1.6× more)
- Charge Time: 1.5 hrs (magnetic) vs 2 hrs(33% less)
Verdict
No outright leader — they split the dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Fitbit Charge 6 | Xiaomi Smart Band 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Health & Sensors | ||
| Heart Rate Sensor | PurePulse optical | Optical PPG |
| SpO2 Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| ECG | Yes (ECG app)● | No |
| Fitness Tracking | ||
| Built-in GPS | Yes● | Connected GPS only |
| Sport Modes | 40 modes | 150 modes● |
| Water Resistance | 50m | 5 ATM |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery Life | 7 days | 16 days● |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs (magnetic)● |
| Display & Design | ||
| Display Type | Color AMOLED touch | 1.62" AMOLED● |
| Weight | 31 g | 13.5 g (strap+body)● |