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The new smartband from Xiaomi, Mi Band 5 is the successor to the very popular Mi Band 4, and this time it comes with more health tracking features and has a brighter and slightly larger display than it’s predecessor. Mi Band 5 share a lot in common with Honor Band 5, which is also one of the top competitors on the market. Each of these two is fitness-focused, very lightweight with a long battery life that lets you go long from a single charge. This comparison graph compares the design, health tracking, battery life, price, and otherwise of the Mi Band 5 vs Honor Band 5 to find out which is better.
Mi Band 5 vs Honor Band 5 Specifications Compared
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Product Info | ![]() Mi Band 5 Full Specifications, Features and Price |
![]() Honor Band 5 Specifications, Features and Price |
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Price | $35.99 | $36.99 |
ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
Device name | Mi Band 5 | Honor Band 5 |
Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness smartband |
Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
Predecessor | Mi Band 4 | Honor Band 4 |
Successor | — | — |
Models | Mi Band 5 (NFC version) | — |
Date released | June, 2020 | September, 2019 |
DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
Display size | 1.1 inches | 0.95 inches |
Display type | 450nits, AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, Full color |
Resolution | 126 x 294 px | 240 x 120 pixel |
Pixel density | — | — |
Customizable watchface | 100+, Yes | Yes |
Input type | Touchkey, Touchscreen | Touchkey, Touchscreen |
Always-On | Yes | No |
BODY | BODY | BODY |
Shape | Curved, Rectangular | Rectangular |
Case material | Polycarbonate | Thermoplastic |
Strap material | TPU | TPU |
Bezel material | Bezeless, Polycarbonate | Bezeless |
Strap size | 155 – 216 mm | 135 – 210mm |
Color | Black, Mint green, Navy blue, Orange, Teal, Yellow | Black |
Screen protection | Anti-scracth glass | Anti-scracth glass |
Dimension | 46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45mm | 43 x 17.2 x 11.5 mm |
Weight | (excluding straps), 11g | — |
Waterproof rating | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
Durability test | — | — |
CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
Bluetooth calling | No | No |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE |
Wi-Fi | No | No |
NFC | (special edition), Yes | (special edition), Yes |
MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
RAM | 0.5MB | — |
ROM | 16MB | — |
Memory card slot | No | No |
CELLULAR | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
Network technology | None | None |
SIM type | None | None |
NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
Email alert | Yes | Yes |
Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
Audio | No | No |
Microphone | MEMS microphone | No |
Loudspeaker | No | No |
Bluetooth music | No | No |
Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
GPS | (connected GPS), No | (connected GPS), No |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
HRM | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
Pulse Ox. | — | — |
Altimeter | No | No |
Barometer | No | No |
Compass | No | No |
ECG | No | No |
Thermometer | No | No |
Ambient light | No | No |
ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
Steps | Yes | Yes |
Calories | Yes | Yes |
Distance | Yes | Yes |
Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
Floors climbed | No | No |
Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
Blood Pressure | No | No |
Stress | Yes | — |
ECG tracking | No | No |
Fall detection | No | No |
Menstrual cycle | Yes | No |
VO2 Max | No | — |
Onscreen workout | No | No |
Preloaded sport modes | 11, Yes | 10 |
BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
Battery capacity | 125mAh | 100mAh |
Battery life | Continous usage: 14 days, Regular: 20 days | Regular: 14 days |
Charging type | Magnetic charger | 2-Pin charging |
Charging duration | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
Solar power | No | No |
PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
Operating system | Proprietary OS | — |
Chipset | — | — |
CPU | — | — |
GPU | — | — |
MISC | MISC | MISC |
Companion app | Mi Fit | Huawei Wear |
Compatibility | Android 5.0+, iOS 10.0+ | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ |
Payment system | Alipay, Union Pay | Yes |
Customizable strap | Yes | Yes |
Voice Assistant | (China), XiaoAI, Yes | No |
Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
Box content | Charger, Manual, Mi Band 5, Straps | Charger, Honor Band 5, Manual, Straps |
Price | $35.99 | $36.99 |