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Rank 19 out of 58 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Xiaomi

Smart Band 9

Name: Smart Band 9
Brand: Xiaomi

around $59

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

324 Pros

76%
17 reviews (2h 34m)

101 Cons

An affordable fitness-focused wearable, the Smart Band 9 offers advanced health metrics tracking, continuous heart-rate monitoring, and long battery life in a compact, comfortable design....

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

72%

54 vs 21

Design & Comfort

63%

59 vs 34

Features

88%

35 vs 5

Battery Life

88%

49 vs 7

Display

73%

24 vs 9

Software/OS

Reviewer verdict

Across 17 YouTube reviews, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 earns an Index score of 4/5, ranking #19 among Fitness Trackers. Reviewers most often praise its features, design & comfort, display, while the most common criticisms concern features, design & comfort.

The Smart Band 9 is consistently praised across reviews for delivering a feature-rich, polished fitness band experience, with strong agreement (50 pro mentions) on its extensive feature set including a crisp AMOLED display, always-on support, upgraded haptics/linear motor, many free customizable watch faces, music controls, and useful extras like find-device and gesture controls. Reviewers also frequently compliment its design and comfort (39 mentions), noting a lightweight, premium-feeling metal frame, easy interchangeable straps and a sleek, wearable look. The display is repeatedly highlighted (38 mentions) for being larger, much brighter and smooth at 60 Hz, and many reviewers praise battery life (26 mentions) as long-lasting for typical use and still respectable with AOD enabled. Health and fitness tracking, software polish, and good value for money were also common positives, with reviewers noting accurate heart rate/SpO2 monitoring, many workout modes, a refined app/OS and strong bang-for-buck impressions.

Criticisms cluster around feature limitations and omissions (34 con mentions), especially restricted notification interactions (no replies or full message management), inconsistent availability of some features across versions, and the absence of onboard speaker, NFC, or built-in GPS on the non‑Pro models. Design complaints (21 mentions) include some strap/mechanism annoyances, asymmetrical bezels, and heavier or plasticky variants, while connectivity and software setup issues (10 and 9 mentions respectively) surface when GPS, regional app/APK setup, or language/region-dependent features make initial setup or global functionality awkward. A smaller group of reviewers also flagged occasional health-tracking inconsistencies and battery/charging quirks, but these were less frequently mentioned than the software/feature and design limitations.

Analysis based on 17 YouTube reviews (2h 34m of video) with 324 pros and 101 cons extracted.

Pros (324)

Features (59)

xiaomi didn't mention any specifications on what glasses used it too seemed to do a pretty good job at resisting scratches ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 1:26
can withstand up to five atmospheres of pressure ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 2:47
water resistant to the point where you can happily wear it when you are swimming ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 2:55
wide variety of watch faces which are all free to download ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 3:26
raise to awake throughout the day ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 2:30
support operating with a wet hand ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 4:36
customize the widgets on the watch face, change the colors and info ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 4:43
5 ATM water resistance ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 1:17
updated haptic motor ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 1:21
done a great job at creating some goodlooking faces that collect all your data into one screen ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 3:03
offers a variety of smart features that make it a useful daily companion ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 4:30
packed with features ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:10
water and dust resistance ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:43
upgraded haptic feedback with a new linear motor and the vibration feels super crisp ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 4:36
always on display support ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 5:09
huge variety of watch faces ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 5:43
custom tiles ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:30
always on display ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:30
nearly everything the average person would need in a Smart Band ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:05
helpful features like gesture controls and a handy camera remote ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:16
the watch faces, a library of watch faces that look more cultivated refined and stylish ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 1:48
music controls which work well ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 9:01
gesture support this year which you can customize to open a feature of your choice and they do work well ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 9:04
very strong and you won't miss any notifications ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 9:24
all notifications did come in on time and mirrored my smartphone very well ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 9:49
water resistant up to 50 m ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 10:22
5 ATM water resistant, which is 50 m equivalent ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 0:26
pin code lock. This smart band will lock automatically whenever you remove it ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 4:08
over 100 more watch faces and the best part is that all of them are for free ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 2:37
control your music during your workouts ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 4:03
upgraded haptics ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 1:26
over 200 customizable watch faces for a personalized touch ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 2:38
packed with 150 Plus Sports mes upgraded sleep monitoring and Woman's Health tracking ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 3:23
a lot of different watch faces that's actually quite obvious because on every wearable device can find watch faces but right here all of them are completely free ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 0:20
hidden in this device you can find here games ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 0:43
we can add here the custom watch faces so we can add your own photo and set as a watch face ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 1:39
we can for sure receive all notifications from our phone ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 2:27
you can get information about incoming calls ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 2:36
we can reply with message I mean with quick responses actually and here you can find find free of them but you can also create your own presets your own messages and you can answer with them when you cannot actually pick up the call ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 2:51
very important option find the device so when you lost your device you can actually try it try to find it with the vibrations ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 4:16
linear motor so the vibration on the nine is actually supposed to be better than on the eight ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 1:13
the vibrate function I think is way better on the nine ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 7:21
get text messages and everything on here ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 8:18
so many different types of faces here ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 9:28
the addition of an electronic compass is a welcome change ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 3:22
hundreds of watch faces to suit your mood ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 7:41
nice to see that amount of control there with the displays ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 9:07
find device, if you ever lose it as well you can trigger a vibration ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 9:15
more than one way to use this compared to like most SmartWatches ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 10:29
upgraded linear motor so 20 unique vibration patterns, fantastic because you can customize the notifications ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 11:25
The always on display mode is fantastic ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 4:45
a massive library of customizable watch faces to choose from ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 6:10
many other health and fitness features that can really help with your daily lifestyle ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:35
many watch face options you can personalize ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 1:44
for daily activities it does a good job against scratches ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 1:13
50 m water resistant and you can actually take this to the shower or go swimming ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 3:43
the raise to weight feature works great now after a software update ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 4:50
more conscious of how much I sleep or whether I get my daily steps in ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 6:02
can also easily find my phone with fine phone ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 6:09

Design & Comfort (54)

little small very light ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 1:42
the included rubber band feels really great ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 2:22
easily interchangeable with a click of a button ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 2:33
lightweight fitness band with a smartwatch style design ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 0:15
pleasingly slim line and lightweight ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 0:44
interchangeable bands ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 1:51
display is made from reinforced glass ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 2:23
ceramic version ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 0:04
the texture of ceramic is really different from other materials ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 0:24
The rubber strap has a better texture and is softer than TPU ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 0:51
if your skin is sensitive this ceramic version is the way to go ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 0:56
classic Mi Band look with slight refinements ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 0:22
simple, unassuming, and unobtrusive ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 0:36
lightweight, just under 16g ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 0:41
feels premium with an aluminium alloy frame ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 0:53
redesigned strap installation mechanism makes switching out bands easy ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 0:58
slim design ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 5:24
upgraded aluminium alloy frame that now has a matte finish ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 1:51
Sleek premium feel ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:35
aluminum alloy frame with stylish new straps ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:38
super light ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 1:27
rounded aluminum frame gives it a modern stylish look ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 1:36
feels more premium than your typical fitness band ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 1:39
swapping out straps is super easy ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 2:10
22 mm straps meaning you've got plenty of options to customize your look ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 2:14
old straps from Smart Band 8 Pro will still work ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 2:22
light and comfortable fit ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:18
premium Metal finish ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:20
everything from the design the Fantastic display the strap system the build quality UI design all feel refined and of High Caliber ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:47
the Smart Band feels more adaptable I would happily wear this out to dinner or something without feeling that it's and Isa ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 2:30
Apple watch Vibes and it's not a bad thing ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 2:33
build quality is really good this year we have a metal frame aluminium alloy with a smooth outer appearance the shape is very flattering ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 2:47
very easy to use strap system on the 9 Pro simple Clicks in and out make inserting and removing the Bands A breeze ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 3:17
the allrounder strap because it's for workouts but it's actually quite nice to wear out too it's soft in the skin is sweat resistant and suited for all weather conditions ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 3:40
very slick matte black design which really looks great ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 0:55
Sleek peel shaped design with a vibrant aluminium alloy frame in stunning Shades like the midnight black and Mystic Rose ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 1:10
colorful quick release straps ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 1:23
Compact and lightweight ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 1:31
lightweight design perfect for active users ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 3:44
lightweight design and extended battery life ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 7:37
you can use this device into the three different modes as a in modes as a band so we can just put it on your wrist you can also use the pebble mode so we can put it on your shoe and also the necklace mode ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 2:14
the band n is superior to the eight ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 7:16
the band feels like it's a slight Improvement ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 7:51
Silicon strap here this is fantastic if you're doing any sort of water based Sports ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 0:27
I do like the design it's very simple very Sleek ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 0:35
comfortable, very lightweight ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 3:53
classy vibrant all metal design it's nice and lightweight it does feel and look premium definitely more expensive than what you would think ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 5:14
easy to switch the bands, super easy ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 6:03
this one's actually more comfortable than the Silicon one ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 6:23
you don't necessarily have to wear this as a watch because you can wear it around your neck like a piece of jewelry ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 6:43
sleek. It's minimalist. Honestly, very comfortable ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 2:39
The strap mechanism is still the same as band 8 and 9, so you can reuse the old favorites ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 2:43
The curved screen looks gorgeous ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 4:30
Simple in design, but elegant to look at and definitely suitable for any outfit or occasion ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:02

Display (49)

1.62 in AMOLED at 192x 490 resolution ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 1:50
the brightness increased 1200 nits so I had no trouble viewing this display even in the sunniest Summers of Korea ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 1:50
good size screen ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 0:51
pleasingly smudge resistant ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 1:21
very skinny bezels surrounding that display ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 4:11
1.74 in AMOLED display which is a proper stunner ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 5:05
very skinny bezels surrounding the display ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 5:13
resolution still a crispy 480x 336 giving you 336 pixels per inch ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 5:18
60 HZ refresh ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 5:28
full auto brightness support ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 5:39
maximum brightness has been boosted to around 1,000 nits ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 5:58
better display ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 0:02
brightness of screen is 1,200 nit, literally doubled compared to the previous gen ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 2:20
overall font size is a bit larger than eight makes it a bit easier to read ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 4:20
solid 1.62 AMOLED display ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 2:21
great viewing angles, crisp visuals ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 2:26
plenty bright with peak nit brightness of 1200 nits, decent outdoor visibility ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 2:36
a brighter screen ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 0:13
brighter display which pumps out 1200 knits of brightness compared to 600 knits from the previous version ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 2:10
useful for outdoor activities where direct sunlight would normally make it difficult to see the screen ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 2:19
60 HZ refresh rate ensuring smooth visuals ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 2:29
screen is a joy to look at thanks to the AMOLED panel which makes everything pop with Rich colors ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 2:32
super bright 1.74 in amulet display with narrow edges ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:29
very responsive with its 60 HZ refresh rate ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 2:51
peak brightness of 1200 knits ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 4:47
AMOLED display ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:28
a good example of this is the display it's a 1.74 in AMOLED running at 60 HZ the blacks look jet dark and the colors really pop out of the screen ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:57
brightness goes from 600 nits on the Mi band 8 Pro to a whopping 1,200 nits on the 9 Pro glancing at your wrist outside under full sunlight is now a complete nonissue ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 1:07
the display also has a slight curve around the edges of the screen it's a subtle design choice that creates a smoother touch experience ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 1:30
60 Hz refresh rate on this screen. It is like scrolling on a normal smartphone ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 5:21
large 1.47 in TFT display ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 0:20
1.62 in AMOLED display with 192x 490 resolution and 1200 nits of peak brightness deliver exceptional Clarity ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 2:16
seamless touch interface and ambient light adjustment ensure great visibility whether indoors or Outdoors ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 2:32
a little bit brighter ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 1:11
the nine is way brighter than the eight ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 4:38
super bright this actually does help out a ton in the dark ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 6:18
screen being brighter ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 7:28
impressed with the screen as well very very impressed with the screen First Impressions good colors good brightness good amount of information ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 1:57
impressed with the uh screen quality ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 2:39
slightly larger display ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 3:20
1200 nits Peak brightness that's very respectable ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 4:36
60 HZ refresh rate, very smooth, I like the animation speed ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 4:51
automatic brightness adjustment ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 4:58
The display is one of the biggest upgrades this time. Larger, brighter, and more colorful ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 4:22
The maximum brightness with generation 10 makes it possible to see even if you're on the beach at midday ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 4:38
Even has automatic brightness ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 4:47
The texts are easier to read. Yes, emojis are supported and present ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 5:59
1.47 in ultra-large display that's clear and easy to read even under sunlight ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:11
Smooth refresh rate for seamless interaction ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:17

Battery Life (35)

crazy good battery life ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 0:17
upgraded the Battery tech ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 11:56
roughly eight full days of use from a 100% charge with the smart always on display active ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 12:14
around 75 to 80 minutes will give you a full charge again ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 13:06
bigger battery ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 1:22
battery has also increased this time it is 233 million while the previous gen was 190 million ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 2:44
battery life has been significally improved ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 2:51
estimated battery life is about 21 days if aod is turned on or with intense use it can last for about 9 days much longer than last gen ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 2:53
magnetized charging puck ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 1:29
compelling battery life (around 15 days with described usage) ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 3:29
better battery life ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 0:13
quick and convenient recharging ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 1:40
battery life up to 21 days on a single charge ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:26
up to 21 days on a single charge and still a solid 10 days even with always on display enabled ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 7:43
mind-blowing battery life ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:18
just over one week of usage without taking it off and Under full load I think that's pretty good ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 6:43
the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active has a bigger battery than the Smart Band 9 – 300mAh against 233mAh. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 10:06
up to 18 days of battery life ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 0:17
by switching to ultra battery saver, it can last for a whooping 41 days ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 3:41
The battery life is very very good. On average, it can last me for about almost 2 weeks with Bluetooth on ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 5:11
pretty good battery life ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 1:19
last up to 18 days on normal use usage and even 9 days on heavy usage ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 1:28
233 M battery delivering up to 19 days of use in standard mode ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 6:23
with always on display enabled it still manages an impressive nday run time ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 6:33
magnetic charger recharges the device fully in just about an hour offering convenience for users with a busy schedule ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 6:40
four more days worth of battery out of the nine versus the eight ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 0:34
five more days worth of battery life under normal usage ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 0:51
how good the battery life is ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 10:32
up to 21 days battery life which is very very good for a fitness band like this especially one that does sleep tracking ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 3:36
if it's tracking 24/7 and it can last 21 days that's very very impressive ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 7:56
9 days with the always on the display activated is very very impressive ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 11:00
Xiaomi promises up to 9 days with AODD mode on and I got about 8 days with medium brightness and daily workouts. Without AODD, easily 2 to 3 weeks. Insanely good. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 5:03
Up to 18 days of battery life ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:19
includes a pretty decent 233 mamp battery ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 5:02
lasted me well throughout the week and then some ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 5:09

Health Tracking (34)

the band was able to accurately detect a 1 to twoh hour nap and the total sleep time seemed on point as well ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 2:54
more accurate Health monitoring features ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 0:16
excels with its upgraded health and fitness monitoring capabilities ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 3:19
supports Advanced heart rate and blood oxygen saturation monitoring providing accurate and reliable data throughout the day ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 3:26
heart R accuracy is now 16% better than the previous Mi band ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 3:34
Sleep monitoring feature has also been enhanced offering comprehensive insights into your sleep patterns ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 3:39
upgraded all around sleep tracking ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:13
improved heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:16
added a nap mod ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 4:17
accurate heart rate and spo2 tracking ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:28
lots of health features ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:33
great quality health and sleep monitoring ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:11
new AFA chip that monitors heart rate and blood oxygen levels this apparently allows for a 15% increase in accuracy ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 4:12
beat for beat the heart rate sensor seems very precise during random tests throughout the day as well as during workouts and during sleep ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 4:24
women's cycle tracking that can be activated to all day monitor mode ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 10:19
all day SPO2 monitoring, sleep and heart rate monitoring ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 0:21
all day spo2 tracker that's something that you rarely see on a fitness tracker and even on some other famous Smartwatch Brands which cost hundreds of Euros ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 3:15
time when I went to bed and woke up are pretty accurate ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 3:39
designed to handle health tracking efficiently offering continuous her rate and blood oxygen saturation monitoring Stress Management and advanced sleep tracking with detailed analysis ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 4:20
the hard weight so normally you can measure the hard weight that's quite obvious but you can also enable the continuous monitoring for all day or for example every 1 minute the device is going to check your heart rate you can also enable high and low heart rate alerts ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 3:17
we can also track our slip you can even enable the advance monitoring to track your hard weate and RM slep stage and also we can check our briefing rate ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 3:39
we can also check our blue oxygen level we can also enable all day tracking of the blue oxygen and even we can set the BL oxygen the low blue oxygen alerts like with the heart rate ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 3:51
we can even enable the old day stress monitoring and even we can get the relax reminder ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 4:04
for woman Cycles you can actually check your period turn on the period prediction ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 5:27
whole day heart rate monitoring which is cool ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 7:54
all day blood oxygen tracking as well all day stress monitoring ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 7:59
Women's Health managements ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 8:07
sleep tips, it does give you advice on how to improve your sleep ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 8:12
continuous heart rate monitoring, SPO2 tracking, all day stress monitoring, and improved sleep statistics ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 0:55
a little more accurate than B9, especially about awake times and deep sleep stages ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 1:02
The longer you wear it, the greater the findings, conclusions, and recommendations about your own well-being ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 1:35
All day SPO monitoring to track your oxygen levels ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:24
scientific sleep monitoring for healthier rest ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:27
24-hour heart rate monitoring ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:32

Software/OS (24)

UI nice and simple and straightforward ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 6:12
uses hyp OS ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 3:55
improved the overall smoothness ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 4:07
some of the UI have been redesigned a bit better looking than before ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 4:24
Support app store, you can download some games or some small apps ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 4:51
potentially will support certain functions of Nintendo switch, use as a motion recognizer ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 5:00
buttery smooth UI navigation ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 2:06
clean, minimalist UI ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 2:11
intuitive touch gestures ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 2:19
easy to use ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 5:20
straightforward user interface making it easy for anyone to use ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 2:40
wrist gestures ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 5:17
great smartphone app ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:33
reorder the apps that you have ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 2:54
change the order of your tiles, add some and kick some out of the rotation ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 2:58
we can get an updates of the firmware ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 4:59
on the Mi Fitness application in the profile you can actually find the third party data and you can connect this into the Trava Google feed and Sinta you can also syn data with the zap application ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 6:37
the navigation of the watch is pretty straightforward ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 2:44
pleasant and smooth working software ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 5:39
You can now rearrange widgets on the fly. Scrolling is buttery smooth and the overall UI feels fluid than ever ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 5:52
Animations are snappy ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 6:08
For a budget fitness tracker, the software experience is in a league of its own. Polished, fast, and refreshingly modern. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 6:15
M fitness has matured a lot. Easy to navigate through and integrates nicely with third party apps like Strava and Apple Health. Charts are readable, sinking is fast, and it's rarely bugging out. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 6:25
the software experience was very smooth 60 HZ on this small display is plenty and feels just as responsive as any high-end Smartwatch ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 4:03

Value for Money (23)

fantastic device with phenomenal value at around 45 USD ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 4:53
right amount of features at an affordable price ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 0:05
under Cuts popular fitness trackers from Brands like Samsung and Fitbit making it one of the most affordable smart bands from a reputable tech company ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 1:25
all of this for around €70 which honestly makes it a great deal ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:52
incredible value ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:15
impressive for the price ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:25
excellent value ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:26
the 9 Pro radiates quality which for the price makes it even more impressive ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:41
it is twice as cheap as the Smart Band 9 ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 11:13
less than $10. That's an insane deal for a smart band from Xiaomi ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 6:03
cheapest SmartWatches that you can get ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 0:04
only cost you about €27 over here in Germany which is dirt cheap ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 0:07
anything that the much more expensive SmartWatches do that I wanted this thing can do ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 8:08
affordable ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 0:06
very very good for a 35b watch ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 1:44
pretty nice price in the UK $34.99 which is very very reasonable for the features ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 3:12
you definitely get a lot for your money more so than you do with some more expensive SmartWatches ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 10:46
it does a lot of the stuff you get in much more expensive SmartWatches ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 11:43
most popular budget oriented fitness tracker ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 0:25
the best value fitness tracker on the market and arguably the most popular out there at a price point around $50 ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 7:28
Its price on Shopee is just 1,9 pesos. Super worth it for all these features ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 0:42
affordable ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 5:57
The price alone is a winner, only 1,9 pesos ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 6:12

Fitness Tracking (20)

heart rate was also consistent with the intensity of the workout ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 2:59
the band supports over 150 sports activities ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 3:16
full swimming tracking in the fitness Shenanigans ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 2:59
decent fitness tracking ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 2:41
offers over 150 workout modes including popular activities like running walking cycling and swimming ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 4:02
supports over 150 Sports mods ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:18
automatic recognition for six sports mods ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 3:36
plenty of workout modes ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:13
auto detect workout which for those of you wondering did work well for running and walking ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 6:32
for Fitness enthusiasts you get over 150 plus workout modes of which some have serious and advanced tracking ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 7:30
for running there is an entire workout program available that will set you up on a specific workout plan depending on your your goals which you can follow along with and there are plenty of options for you to choose from ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 7:50
50 sports mode ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 0:24
over 50 different sport modes ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 3:51
over 150 Sports moods and on RIS running courses it's built to keep Fitness Enthusiast engaged and motivated ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 4:38
we can find here around 150 workouts and even like swimming or racing playing games ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 5:45
150 Sports modes pretty much everything you'd need from from a fitness band in terms of sports tracking should be there ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 3:40
shines with more than 150 workout modes, GPS piggy backing via your smartphone and excellent HR accuracy ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 1:48
the heart rate data was surprisingly close ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 2:02
For many of the workouts, there are some good configuration options. I would say impressive at moments ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 2:22
step count was on par with the readings I got on Samsung Health app ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 3:36

Performance (16)

haptics are pretty decent ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 7:32
updated hardware and optimized software ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 1:54
linear motor ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 0:02
linear motor, although it is only a z-axis linear motor the vibration effect is indeed much better than the previous one ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 3:05
this layout actually improves accuracy ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 3:45
overall performance has increased by 16% ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 3:47
snappy performance, no lag with long-term use ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 1:50
all menu navigations are Snappy and smooth ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 2:54
15% improved accuracy compared to the previous model ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 4:09
better sensors on the nine ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 3:51
improved sensors as well versus the eight ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 3:45
faster chipset ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 1:50
the internals are way more improved on the 9 versus the8 ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 5:17
a little bit faster ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 7:30
it is better than the eight ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 10:55
high precision sensor for more accurate tracking ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 7:44

Connectivity (10)

straightforward pairing ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 1:33
builtin GPS ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 0:22
buildin gnss which supports five major satellite systems that means accurate outdoor tracking even if you leave your phone at home ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything @ 3:48
built-in GPS tracking ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 0:23
built-in GPS which means you can leave your phone at home during workouts ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 8:05
improvements this year with up to 33% better positioning ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 8:20
connects seamlessly via Bluetooth 5.4 to the Mi Fitness application offering easy Health Data syncing ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 3:33
you can actually connect this device with two smartphones but not at the same time you can be connected with the two phones and each time you want to switch for the second device you will have to select this option connect the new phone ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 4:44
Bluetooth 5.4 on the 9 whereas on the8 it is Bluetooth 5 .1 ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 1:50
basic Bluetooth works flawlessly ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 5:24

Cons (101)

Features (34)

notifications are quite simply presented, can't respond to the message through the Smart Band, can't even delete it off your smartphone ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 7:10
can only store 13 watch faces ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:49
when you take the Mi band 9 out of the box all of its Advanced Health monitoring features are pretty much turned off for all day monitoring as well as a host of other health alert features and other General smart features which for me kind of misses the point ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 5:25
new haptic motor to vibrate your wrist but I am so spoiled by the Apple watch's haptics that this one on the Mi band felt cheap ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 9:14
we still do not have the option to reply to any messages nor from what I could see answer any calls ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 9:28
shiai recommends that you don't use it in the shower or in steam room rooms ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 10:25
the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active doesn't have an Always-on Display mode and ambient light sensor unlike the other two fitness bracelets. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 5:10
the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active doesn't have Running Courses, Training State, Vitality Score, Calendar, Tasks, Breathing and Focus. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 5:58
the Active version has only two watch faces out of the box ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 6:41
does not support an always in display mode ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 1:34
really only supports some basic features ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 1:53
cannot reply to any of those messages ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 2:02
remote camera setup but this one does not work on every smartphone ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 2:25
all of those watch faces are not customizable ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 2:51
this feature currently not working I want to mention because if you want to buy it it will be good to be honest with you so you will know that some of the features currently are not available ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 1:47
you cannot answer or you cannot make the phone calls you can only get that there's is incoming call so you will have to grab your phone and answer to the phone calls ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 2:42
there's no speaker here so you will don't hear sound there's there's only vibration ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 4:24
there's also no location so you cannot track this like for example an Apple Watch on the fine my and the iOS devices ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 4:36
currently it's also not working like with games or custom watch faces ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 6:47
there are no actual physical buttons so to turn this on you do have to plug it in otherwise it's never going to turn on ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 4:12
I can't reply to them from here ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 8:21
I do not see a power button on this device so we might need to plug it in to get it to boot up for the first time ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 0:37
I did have to connect it to the power supply to boot it up for the first time ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 1:04
ignores the one feature we're all asking for ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 0:03
the lack of a speaker, you are supposed to follow the on-screen instructions all the time ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 2:11
it is not as effective as audible guidance ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 2:18
it's a nonsense ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 3:46
it is scratchprone ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 4:31
Responding not possible ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 6:05
There is no NFC again, meaning that no contactless payments are possible. No inbuilt GPS, which remains exclusive for the Band Pro series, scratch prone display, no voice assistant or smart replies, and still no altimeter for stair tracking. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 6:55
doesn't have a physical button. So, to turn it on, you'll need to charge it first ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active Review & Unboxing @ 1:19
doesn't have a power button so you have to charge it to get it to turn on ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 0:35
when you read a notification and want to see the time again well you have to wait a few seconds even after the display turns off otherwise it'll just show the previous thing that you were watching ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 4:40
if you want to use the alwayson display you have to disable B to weight completely ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 4:56

Design & Comfort (21)

bundled fluo lasus strap is slightly awkward to do up onehanded ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 1:30
back is plastic ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 0:42
much heavier than the previous gen ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 1:11
bzel at the bottom is still wider than the one on the top so it is still not symetrical ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 2:11
strap securing mechanism feels insecure, pops off easily ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 4:15
the silver color although it looks decent on camera I feel in reality makes the bezels appear slightly thicker in person ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 3:03
it has a one-piece strap and you need to push the tracker to remove it. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 2:11
the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active is only available with silicone straps ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 3:02
Another difference in the Active version is the plastic body. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 3:10
no way that you can take these straps off and replace them with another color ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 0:43
black basil these ones are actually quite big and even bigger on the bottom side of the display ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 1:00
I just really don't like this button style I don't think that it stays very well ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 3:10
it's basically going to come off ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 3:17
do not use the leather and braided straps for water scenarios ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 11:18
that's for sure not the right word to describe the band given the mechanism ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 2:45
feels heavier ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 3:08
you should think about the color because it's a bit more specific ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 3:13
for 10th consecutive generation use a buttoning mechanism to keep your fitness tracker around your wrist ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 3:38
adding a screen protector kind of ruins the aesthetics ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 4:34
the bezels are noticeably asymmetrical ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 2:03
hate that it's in this gray color for the silver model ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 2:27

Connectivity (10)

simple gnss positioning built in, won't be quite as accurate as what you get from a dedicated Smartwatch from like Garmin ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 10:11
no GPS ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:38
no Bluetooth call support ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Detailed Review | Must Watch Before yo @ 16:45
same with NFC payments it does have it but it will not be available on International versions ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 10:11
no GPS, so you need to bring a phone out whenever you go for a run ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 4:54
no built-in GPS and no voice calling function ▶ The Best Cheap Fitness Tracker? Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active R @ 5:28
does not support a built-in GPS ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 3:45
lacks built-in GPS ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 & Redmi Watch 5 Lite Review @ 3:41
the lack of inbuilt GPS would be a dealbreaker for some ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 2:29
there is no NFC again, no GPS ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 5:27

Software/OS (9)

this function has not yet been available and we're not sure if it is will support a global version ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 5:10
there is an AI assistant built in but I have the Chinese version of this watch because I wanted to get my hands on it early it does understand English but can't really do anything with it and I believe this feature will not be available on the international version ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 9:55
currently for some reason and actually I'm not sure if this is actually the issue with my specific device the games are not working ▶ The Best Features of Xiaomi Smart Band 9 - Tips & Tricks #mi @ 1:15
Mi fitness app is an APK which isn't on the actual Play Store ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 1:11
the setup process was a complete nightmare ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 0:21
you're greeted with this QR code that directs you to install an APK file of a mi fitness app and no you can't use the same Mi fitness app from the Google Play Store it just won't register and you also have to set your region to China ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 0:40
no third party apps available which means you can see notifications but you can't interact with them nor view previous messages once they're dismissed ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 4:16
the interface just have some quirky aspects for instance there's no home button or gesture for that so you have to manually swipe left and go back to the home screen every time ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 4:27
the setup process is just not worth it and a lot of the watch faces are in Chinese ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 6:16

Health Tracking (7)

occasionally registers a rather high heart rate when I'm doing absolutely bugger all ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 8:36
sleep tracking interprets line there staring up at the ceiling as light sleep so I'm not exactly 100% accurate ▶ Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Rev @ 11:06
the sbo2 blood oxygen monitor I am a little less sure about ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 4:47
I noticed that the beats per minute rate on the Smart Band 9 Active jumps up and down very quickly. In other words, it is not as stable as the Smart Band 9. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 7:25
compared to heavy weights like the Aura Ring 4 or Whoop 5, it still falls a little short in terms of precision and consistency ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 1:09
in order to offer this great battery life, the heart rate monitoring is not truly continuous. The band takes samples every few minutes ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 1:22
the device does tend to actively measure heart rate when it's in workout mode ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 3:05

Display (7)

if you turn on the automatic brightness you cannot address the brightness anymore you need to change the setting first ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Displ @ 2:39
it has a much smaller screen ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 3:25
the most affordable Xiaomi smart band also has the lowest screen resolution and pixel density – just 172 by 320 pixels, and 237 PPI. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 4:44
There is no information about screen brightness of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active, but it is obviously much lower than the Smart Band 9 and Smart Band 9 Pro. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 5:00
unfortunately it's not an amlet display and the resolution is okayish ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 0:25
the brightness setting is automatic and does take a few seconds to adjust ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 2:03
small display that makes it hard to view messages the absence of a home button Etc ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 5:41

Battery Life (5)

claims to be a bit optimistic getting around 2 and 1/2 weeks of battery life ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Review (Mi Band 9): The Best Budget Fitn @ 4:57
always on display would cut the battery life by 50% ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! @ 6:21
the battery life is the shortest on the Smart Band 9 Active – up to 18 days in typical usage mode. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 10:20
two-pin charger cable doesn't stick too tight to the tracker ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch unde @ 1:42
charging was slower than expected took almost an hour and the percentage would sometimes decrease ▶ 2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! @ 5:14

Fitness Tracking (4)

fitness tracking not as accurate as Apple Watch or Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 (about 90%) ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review @ 3:00
the Smart Band 9 Active has only 50 fitness modes. ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 8:20
the Active version doesn't have a swimming mode ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active REVIEW: Is The Cheapest Fitness T @ 8:38
the step count is not super accurate ▶ Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version @ 5:50

Value for Money (3)

almost everything is the same as bands 9 including the battery capacity and most likely the health tracking sensors ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 4:06
The only addition over band 9 is the electronic compass integration. Cool to have but hardly a game changer ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 5:35
an incremental upgrade, meaning that there aren't too many big upgrades as compared to bands 9 or eight, even maybe the generation 7 ▶ Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 @ 7:12

Performance (1)

don't think this is going to be quite as accurate as wearing it on your wrist ▶ Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour @ 7:30

Review sources

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review – Is it Finally Perfect? 🦄 by TechMishka — 26 pros, 19 cons
Xiaomi Mi Band 9 Pro Review: The BEST Smartband is Back! by Michael Elsegood — 32 pros, 9 cons
Xiaomi Mi Band 9 - Unboxing & Features Tour by WhatGear — 32 pros, 5 cons
2 weeks with the Xiaomi Smart Band 9: This will do! by John Kim Tech — 18 pros, 14 cons
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Global Review - It’s Got Everything You Need! by Nikolay Tanev — 29 pros, 0 cons
Best Fitness Tracker for 2025? | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro Review by Tech Spurt — 23 pros, 5 cons
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 NFC Ceramic Version Review: Better Display And Linear Motor by gizmochina — 23 pros, 5 cons
Full Review Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Global Version by Spencer Does Reviews — 21 pros, 5 cons
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Long Term Review by Outta Time Prash — 22 pros, 2 cons
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Active (review) l Budget Smartwatch under 30 Euros by The Product Reviewer — 13 pros, 10 cons
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Frequently asked questions

Is the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 worth buying?

Based on 17 independent YouTube reviews, the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 scores 4/5 with 324 positive and 101 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #19 in the Fitness Trackers category.

What do reviewers like most about the Xiaomi Smart Band 9?

The most praised aspects are features, design & comfort, display — Features (59 mentions), Design & Comfort (54 mentions), Display (49 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Xiaomi Smart Band 9?

Reviewers most frequently criticize features, design & comfort — Features (34 mentions), Design & Comfort (21 mentions).

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