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