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Xiaomi Mi Band 5 vs Amazfit Band 5

Xiaomi Xiaomi Mi Band 5Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi Band 5

2020 · $27.99 today

7458
Amazfit Amazfit Band 5Amazfit
Amazfit Band 5

2020 · $24.99 today

7357
Health trackingFitnessBatteryDisplayComfortValue
Xiaomi Mi Band 5Amazfit Band 5

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Why Xiaomi Mi Band 5 is better

  • Weight: 11.9 g (strap+body) vs 12 g(lower)

Why Amazfit Band 5 is better

  • SpO2 Sensor: Yes vs No (region-dependent)(Infinity× more)
  • Battery Life: 15 days vs 14 days(7% more)

Verdict

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 leads outright in 4 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecXiaomi Mi Band 5Amazfit Band 5
Health & Sensors
Heart Rate SensorOptical PPGOptical PPG
SpO2 SensorNo (region-dependent)Yes
ECGNoNo
Fitness Tracking
Built-in GPSConnected GPS onlyConnected GPS only
Sport Modes11 modes11 modes
Water Resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Battery & Charging
Battery Life14 days15 days
Charge Time2 hrs (magnetic)2 hrs
Display & Design
Display Type1.1" AMOLED1.1" AMOLED
Weight11.9 g (strap+body)12 g