After wearing the Mi Smart Band 5 for several weeks, here's my comprehensive review of whether this new wearable is a good purchase or not.
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Mi Smart Band 5 design
The new Mi Smart Band 5's overall aesthetic has not evolved much compared to its predecessors. It still has a capsule with a colour display and a thermoplastic elastomer wristband with a loop buckle. It is said to have approximately 20 percent more display area than the Mi Smart Band 4, but that's hardly noticeable. There's a touch-sensitive button below the 1.1-inch (126x294 pixels) AMOLED touchscreen, which has a 16-bit colour range. This is a downgrade from the 24-bit colour range of the Mi Smart Band 4's display. However, the peak brightness has increased from 400nits to 450nits.
The weight of the Mi Smart Band 5 is only 11.9g and it's comfortable on the wrist. There also seems to be a coating for preventing fingerprint smudges. There are two contact pins at the back for the magnetic charger. The Mi Smart Band 5 feels premium in terms of build quality, and there was no loosening of strap or buckle in my time with this device during the review.
Mi Smart Band 5 interface and software
Xiaomi offers over 100 watch face options on the Mi Smart Band 5, sorted into categories such as workout, art, science and technology, business, fashion, and more. There are some great options to choose from, including animated ones, and this helps the otherwise bland display look quirky. These watch faces can be accessed in the Mi Fit app by going to Profile > Mi Smart Band 5 > Store.
Verdict
The Mi Smart Band 5 aces all the basics expected from a fitness band. It is accurate enough in tracking, and can easily last for more than a week per charge. It offers useful new features such as stress and menstrual cycle tracking. The PAI score didn't do much to motivate me, but that's going to be subjective for every user, based on their priorities. Priced at Rs. 2,499, the Mi Smart Band 5 is more affordable than the newly launched Samsung Galaxy Fit 2, which is priced at Rs. 3,999. The Samsung wearable offers 70 watch faces to choose from, whereas the Mi Smart Band 5 offers 100. The former also doesn't track stress and menstrual cycles, and only offers five workout modes.
The Mi Smart Band 5 is clearly a standout at its price point, and should prove to be a reliable purchase for most people. If you're looking for a fitness band that offers accurate tracking, reliable workout data, and decent battery life, you can definitely opt for the Mi Smart Band 5.
Mi Smart Band 5
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