A few days ago, Xiaomi launched its new smart band on the global market. The Xiaomi Band 7 debuted alongside the Band 7 Pro for the first time in the history of the Xiaomi Mi Band series. While the Pro variant is more similar to a smart watch, the vanilla version is a traditional smart band for those who want a great device to track their physical activity offered at a great price. Last month, another wearable debuted with a similar design to the Xiaomi Band 7 Pro: the Amazfit Band 7 by Huami, that is a Xiaomi subsidiary company. Now, a lot of people are wondering, given the affordable price of the Amazfit, whether they should buy the new Xiaomi smart band or Huami’s one. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Xiaomi Band 7 and the Amazfit Band 7 which will hopefully clear your ideas in regards and tell you which of these two wearables has the best value for money.
Xiaomi Band 7 vs Huami Amazfit Band 7
| Xiaomi Band 7 | Huami Amazfit Band 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| DISPLAY | 1.62 inches color, AMOLED, tempered glass, 192 x 490 pixels resolution | 1.47 inches color, AMOLED, tempered glass, 198 x 368 pixels resolution |
| WATER RESISTANCE | Up to 5 ATM (50m) | Up to 5 ATM (50m) |
| NOTIFICATIONS SUPPORT | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| BATTERY LIFE | 14 days | Up to 18 days |
| CHARGING PORT | Custom | Custom |
| DIMENSIONS | 46,5 mm x 20,7 mm x 12,25 mm | 42.33 x 24.36 x 12.2 mm |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | SpO2 sensor, HR sensor | SpO2 sensor, HR sensor |
| NUMBER OF SPORT MODES | 110+ | 120 |
Design and display
The Xiaomi Band 7 has the most attractive design. Thanks to the presence of a smaller display with an oval shape, it is more similar to a band and is more compact. It is definitely one of the most beautiful smart bands on the market. The central part fits perfectly in the band without going outside its perimeter, that is one of the reasons why it is very ergonomic. Instead, the Amazfit Band 7 has a more squarish and less attractive design due to its rectangular display. Both the wearables come with a silicone strap offered in several color options and they are waterproof up to 5 ATM (or 50 meters).
They have no physical key because they can be controlled through the touch screen, and the sensors are placed on the rear side, so they are not visible while the user is wearing them. Talking about the display, the Amazfit Band 7 is more comfortable to use due to its wider rectangular panel. The Xiaomi Band 7 has a very high pixel density, but its display is smaller and it is better for those who do not need it for everything they do and prefer to see all the data in the official app. Both the wearables are equipped with AMOLED displays showing brilliant colors and deeper blacks, but an AMOLED display makes more sense on a device like the one by Amazfit because it is able to show watch faces with more info.
Software and features
The Amazfit Band 7 and the Xiaomi Band 7 share a lot of things in common, even though they come with different software. Thanks to a PPG sensor, they are able to monitor the heart rate for the whole day and even the SpO2 level 24/7. They also support sleep tracking in a very advanced way and menstrual cycle tracking. But the Amazfit Band 7 offers something more: all-day stress monitoring. This makes the difference for those who care about tracking their health in detail.
The Xiaomi wearable offers 120 sports modes in the Chinese version and 110 sports modes in the global variant, and it is able to automatically detect five sports modes. The Amazfit Band 7 tracks up to 120 kinds of physical activities and it is able to automatically detect four activities. Unfortunately, there is no NFC support, so you can not use these devices for contactless payments through your credit cards. Further, they do not come with a GPS module, but they can use the GPS from the connected phone to track physical activity. The Amazfit Band 7 and the Xiaomi Band 7 support Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity and can be paired with both Android phones and iPhones.
Battery
By looking at these two devices, you can easily understand which one offers the longest battery life, if you know something about batteries. The Xiaomi Band 7 is a smaller wearable, so it is kinda obvious that its battery life must be lower. It is able to last up to 14 days on a single charge, while you can get up to 18 days of battery life with the Amazfit Band 7. After all, the Huami wearable has a way bigger battery: its capacity is 232 mAh, while the Xiaomi has just 180 mAh inside.
Price
The prices of these two smart bands vary depending on the market, but they are not so different. The Xiaomi Band 7 sells for €50/$50 in the European market, while the Amazfit Band 7 is available in the U.S. for $50/€50. So which one is the best? I personally prefer the Amazfit because it has a wider display and a longer battery life, and it offers something more in terms of health and fitness trackings, such as all-day stress monitoring and more sports modes. But the Xiaomi Band 7 has its advantages to offer: it is more compact, more ergonomic, and more beautiful, and it has a very high pixel density improving the level of the definition provided by its pill-shaped display. Which one would you pick?
Xiaomi Band 7 vs Huami Amazfit Band 7: PRO and CONS
Xiaomi Band 7
PROS
- More compact
- High pixel density
- Wider availability
- Great color options
CONS
- Smaller display
Huami Amazfit Band 7
PROS
- Wider display
- Great heart rate sensor
- Longer battery life
CONS
- Heavier
- Bigger dimensions
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