Fitbit Charge 4 is the successor to Charge 3, it comes with inbuilt GPS, Spotify music control and features more health tracking features. So also is the recently announced Mi Band 5 from Xiaomi which succeeds Mi Band 4 and now has a larger display, more health tracking features, and a longer battery life, yet priced far cheaper than Charge 4. This comparison post compares the design, battery life, health tracking features, and otherwise of Fitbit Charge 4 vs Mi Band 5 to help you decide which is better for you.
Fitbit Charge 4 vs Mi Band 5 Full Specs Comparison
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Product Info | ![]() Fitbit Charge 4 Specifications, Features and Price |
![]() Mi Band 5 Full Specifications, Features and Price |
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Price | $35.99 | |
ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
Device name | Fitbit Charge 4 | Mi Band 5 |
Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness smartband |
Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
Predecessor | Fitbit Charge 3 | Mi Band 4 |
Successor | — | — |
Models | Fitbit Charge 3 (special edition) | Mi Band 5 (NFC version) |
Date released | March, 2020 | June, 2020 |
DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
Display size | 1.57 inches | 1.1 inches |
Display type | Monochromic, OLED | 450nits, AMOLED, Full color |
Resolution | — | 126 x 294 px |
Pixel density | — | — |
Customizable watchface | Yes | 100+, Yes |
Input type | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen | Touchkey, Touchscreen |
Always-On | No | Yes |
BODY | BODY | BODY |
Shape | Rectangular | Curved, Rectangular |
Case material | Resin | Polycarbonate |
Strap material | Elastomer | TPU |
Bezel material | Resin | Bezeless, Polycarbonate |
Strap size | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) | 155 – 216 mm |
Color | Black, Rosewood, Storm blue | Black, Mint green, Navy blue, Orange, Teal, Yellow |
Screen protection | Anti-scracth glass | Anti-scracth glass |
Dimension | 35.8 x 22.7 x 12.5 mm | 46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45mm |
Weight | 27 grams | (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 v4.0 | Bluetooth v5.0 |
Wi-Fi | No | No |
NFC | 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 | No | MEMS microphone |
Loudspeaker | No | No |
Bluetooth music | No | No |
Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
GPS | Yes | (connected GPS), No |
Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
HRM | Yes | Yes |
Gyroscope | — | Yes |
Pulse Ox. | Yes | — |
Altimeter | Yes | No |
Barometer | — | No |
Compass | — | 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 | Yes | No |
Blood oxygen | Yes | Yes |
Blood Pressure | No | No |
Stress | Yes | Yes |
ECG tracking | No | No |
Fall detection | No | No |
Menstrual cycle | Yes | Yes |
VO2 Max | Yes | No |
Onscreen workout | No | No |
Preloaded sport modes | 15 | 11, Yes |
BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
Battery capacity | — | 125mAh |
Battery life | Regular: 7 days+, Standby:10 days+ | Continous usage: 14 days, Regular: 20 days |
Charging type | Charging dock | Magnetic charger |
Charging duration | 2hrs | 1-2 hours |
Solar power | No | No |
PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
Operating system | Fitbit OS | Proprietary OS |
Chipset | — | — |
CPU | — | — |
GPU | — | — |
MISC | MISC | MISC |
Companion app | Fitbit App | Mi Fit |
Compatibility | Android, iOS | Android 5.0+, iOS 10.0+ |
Payment system | Fitbit Pay | Alipay, Union Pay |
Customizable strap | Yes | Yes |
Voice Assistant | No | (China), XiaoAI, Yes |
Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
Box content | Charger, Fitbit Charge 4, Manual, Straps | Charger, Manual, Mi Band 5, Straps |
Price | $35.99 |
The Differences Between Fitbit Charge 4 vs Mi Band 5
Fitbit Charge 4 | MI BAND 5 | |
Display | 1.57 inches | Monochrome OLED | 1.1 inches | 450nits |
Always-on Display | No | Yes |
Floors Climbed | Yes | No |
VO2 Max. | Yes | No |
GPS | Inbuilt GPS | Connected GPS |
Detect Irregular Heartbeat | No | Yes |
Preset Workout Modes | 20 | 11 |
Payment | Fitbit Pay | Alipay and Union Pay |
Control Music on Spotify | Yes | No |
Battery Life | 6 days | 20 days | 14 days Heavy usage |
Editor's Rating |
Which is Better?
Both Mi Band 5 and Charge 4 has got a decent design that’s very lightweight and very comfortable to wear. Also, each of these two is also fitness-focused and can help you stay fit and achieve more fitness goals. However, Charge 4 packs more fitness tracking features in terms of more preset workout modes, the ability to count floors climbed, and has inbuilt GPS that allows you to track outdoor activities without carrying your phone with you which Mi Band 5 lacks. In other words, it’s a better equipped fitness tracker than Mi Band 5.
On the flip side, Mi Band 5 which is far cheaper than Charge 4, is also a comprehensive fitness tracker with the ability to detect an abnormal heartbeat, track your heart rate 24/7, track your sleep in 3 stages; REM, light and deep, and can connect to your phone GPS to enable outdoor activity tracking. It also has a richer and more colorful always-on AMOLED display and has a longer battery life. It’s still one of the most sort-after smartbands at the moment for obvious reasons.