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Great Value Fitness Tracker! | Xiaomi Smart Band 8
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Xiaomi Smart Band 8
A low-cost fitness band with a 1.62-inch AMOLED display and long battery life.
Brand
XiaomiReference Price
$39.99
Reference price; regional pricing and bundles may differ.
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Consumer Electronics Details
Product type
Fitness-focused smart band
Core feature
AMOLED display, long battery life, fitness modes, and everyday health tracking in a compact band
Key Facts
Display
1.62-inch AMOLED touch display
Resolution
192 x 490 pixels
Brightness
Up to 600 nits
Refresh rate
60Hz
Battery
190mAh, up to 16 days typical use
Water resistance
5ATM
Sports modes
150+ fitness modes
Product Overview
Xiaomi Smart Band 8 uses a 1.62-inch AMOLED touch display with 192 x 490 resolution, up to 600 nits brightness, 60Hz refresh rate, and a 190mAh battery rated for at least 16 days of typical use. Xiaomi also lists over 150 fitness modes and 5ATM water resistance.
What Stands Out
The product shows Xiaomi's strength in turning wearable features into a mass-market format: a bright AMOLED display, fitness tracking, water resistance, and a small interchangeable-strap body are packaged as an accessible everyday device.
Why It Matters
Smart Band 8 shows how Xiaomi keeps refining low-cost wearables into polished everyday devices, making screen quality, battery life, and activity tracking available at a broad price point.
Best For
First-time wearable users testing whether they'll actually use one. Fitness enthusiasts who want tracking without the Apple/Garmin premium. Travelers who need multi-week battery life. Anyone who wants notifications and health metrics but doesn't need app ecosystems or cellular connectivity.
Not For
Not the best fit for users who need built-in GPS, a full smartwatch app ecosystem, cellular connectivity, or advanced sports training tools.
Things to Know
Use it as a lightweight tracker rather than a sports watch replacement.
Regional versions and straps can vary by market.
Battery life depends on display settings, always-on use, and tracking frequency.
Sources
Official product page
mi.com
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1.62-inch AMOLED display, 60Hz refresh rate, up to 600 nits brightness, more than 150 fitness modes, and typical 16-day battery life.
Official specs
mi.com
Covers
Display resolution, battery capacity, charging type, sensors, Bluetooth version, 5ATM water resistance, and compatibility.
Company profile
ir.mi.com
Covers
Xiaomi Corporation founding, Hong Kong listing, and consumer electronics / smart manufacturing context.