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Xiaomi Mi Band 6 vs Xiaomi Mi Band 7

Xiaomi Xiaomi Mi Band 6Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi Band 6

2021 · $29.99 today

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Xiaomi Xiaomi Mi Band 7Xiaomi
Xiaomi Mi Band 7

2022 · $34.99 today

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Health trackingFitnessBatteryDisplayComfortValue
Xiaomi Mi Band 6Xiaomi Mi Band 7

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why Xiaomi Mi Band 6 is better

  • Weight: 12.8 g (strap+body) vs 13.5 g (strap+body)(5% less)

Why Xiaomi Mi Band 7 is better

  • Sport Modes: 120 modes vs 30 modes(4.0× more)
  • Charge Time: 1.5 hrs (magnetic) vs 2 hrs (magnetic)(33% less)
  • Display Type: 1.62" AMOLED vs 1.56" AMOLED(higher)

Verdict

Xiaomi Mi Band 7 leads outright in 5 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecXiaomi Mi Band 6Xiaomi Mi Band 7
Health & Sensors
Heart Rate SensorOptical PPGOptical PPG
SpO2 SensorYesYes
ECGNoNo
Fitness Tracking
Built-in GPSConnected GPS onlyConnected GPS only
Sport Modes30 modes120 modes
Water Resistance5 ATM5 ATM
Battery & Charging
Battery Life14 days14 days
Charge Time2 hrs (magnetic)1.5 hrs (magnetic)
Display & Design
Display Type1.56" AMOLED1.62" AMOLED
Weight12.8 g (strap+body)13.5 g (strap+body)