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GSM Arena
a day ago
- GSM Arena
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 in for review
The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is fresh off its announcement and arrives with high expectations. Xiaomi is leading the global wearables shipments, and the Smart Band series has been the main catalyst. So what's new with the Band 10? Our review unit is the beautiful Pearl White Ceramic edition, which is available outside of China for the first time. To be clear, it features a ceramic frame while the bottom with the sensors is still plastic. It feels more premium than the previous Smart Bands we've used, but it does come at a cost. We measured the Band 10 Ceramic edition at 26 grams on its own and 44 grams with its fluororubber strap. That's nearly as heavy as the Xiaomi Watch S4 – a full-fledged smartwatch. On to the second new addition – the larger 1.72-inch AMOLED screen. It gets symmetrical bezels, which are thinner than any previous Smart Band, and the panel now maxes out at 1,500 nits HBM brightness, which is 300 nits more than the Band 9 from last year. Band 10 gets an updated linear vibration motor, which now supports custom vibration patterns for incoming calls and alarms. Xiaomi also updated its health and activity tracking algorithms, added a new 9-axis sensor and support for heart rate data broadcasting, all while retaining its claimed 21 days of battery life. We'll make sure to test those claims in our full review, so stay tuned.
Phone Arena
a day ago
- Phone Arena
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review: Déjà vu
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Design You can also wear the Smart Band 10 as a fashion accessory thanks to the wide variety of bands available. There's also a mode that allows you to wear the tracker as a necklace (Necklace mode, unsurprisingly), and you can also set it in pebble mode and stick it in your shoe or strap it to your ankle to give you some insights about your running form. The silicone band uses a plastic pin to snap in place, and it's sometimes quite hard (just like with the previous mode) to make it work – you have to push hard until you hear a little click. It's plastic against rubber, and the friction makes fastening the strap not the easiest thing to do. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Display Moving to the display, we find that something has actually changed since the previous generation. I remember nagging about the chin of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 being too big and not symmetrical. Well, now the bezel around the display of the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is much thinner, and it's absolutely symmetrical. The screen itself has grown to 1.72 inches, compared to the 1.62 of the previous model, and all this has been achieved by shrinking the bezel (both devices are the same size). The resolution has been upgraded as well to 212x520 pixels (from 192x490) to maintain the 326 PPI pixel density. The last model was able to shine with up to 1,200 nits under the summer sun, and the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10 brings that number to 1,500 nits. You have always-on mode and automatic brightness adjustment, and the result is just great – it's a very bright and crisp display, especially when you factor in the price of the Smart Band 10. Impressive! Receive the latest mobile news By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Smart features, fitness, and health tracking The lack of physical buttons on the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 might be a little strange at first, but once you're familiar with the tapping and swiping, the navigation becomes very easy. A tap on the screen wakes it up, a swipe down brings notifications, and a swipe up takes you to the menu. Swiping right takes you to the settings, and swiping left cycles through the different widgets. In terms of smartness, the Smart Band 10 will show you notifications but you can't type an answer. You can use the band to find your phone, light the screen up to act as a flashlight, activate the camera on your phone and take a picture, check your calendar, set an alarm or a timer, and that's pretty much all the smart features you're getting. There's an integration with Xiaomi's Smart Hub, meaning you can control various IoT devices from the band, but it's a niche use case scenario that I wasn't able to test. You can also wear the Smart Band 10 as a fashion accessory thanks to the wide variety of bands available. There's also a mode that allows you to wear the tracker as a necklace (Necklace mode, unsurprisingly), and you can also set it in pebble mode and stick it in your shoe or strap it to your ankle to give you some insights about your running silicone band uses a plastic pin to snap in place, and it's sometimes quite hard (just like with the previous mode) to make it work – you have to push hard until you hear a little click. It's plastic against rubber, and the friction makes fastening the strap not the easiest thing to to the display, we find that something has actually changed since the previous generation. I remember nagging about the chin of the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 being too big and not symmetrical. Well, now the bezel around the display of the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is much thinner, and it's absolutely screen itself has grown to 1.72 inches, compared to the 1.62 of the previous model, and all this has been achieved by shrinking the bezel (both devices are the same size). The resolution has been upgraded as well to 212x520 pixels (from 192x490) to maintain the 326 PPI pixel last model was able to shine with up to 1,200 nits under the summer sun, and the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10 brings that number to 1,500 nits. You have always-on mode and automatic brightness adjustment, and the result is just great – it's a very bright and crisp display, especially when you factor in the price of the Smart Band 10. Impressive!There's a ton of watch faces to choose from (200+), and you can also customize them or make one of your lack of physical buttons on the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 might be a little strange at first, but once you're familiar with the tapping and swiping, the navigation becomes very easy. A tap on the screen wakes it up, a swipe down brings notifications, and a swipe up takes you to the menu. Swiping right takes you to the settings, and swiping left cycles through the different terms of smartness, the Smart Band 10 will show you notifications but you can't type an answer. You can use the band to find your phone, light the screen up to act as a flashlight, activate the camera on your phone and take a picture, check your calendar, set an alarm or a timer, and that's pretty much all the smart features you're an integration with Xiaomi's Smart Hub, meaning you can control various IoT devices from the band, but it's a niche use case scenario that I wasn't able to test. When it comes to sports tracking, there's one innate disadvantage the Smart Band 10 comes with. Even though you can track over 150 activities, including 6 auto-detected, there's no built in GPS, so you need to bring your phone with you for maximum accuracy. When it comes to sports tracking, there's one innate disadvantage the Smart Band 10 comes with. Even though you can track over 150 activities, including 6 auto-detected, there's no built in GPS, so you need to bring your phone with you for maximum accuracy. When it comes to health tracking, you have the optical heart-rate and SpO2 sensor to take care of deciphering your overall health. You can set the band to continuously track your heart rate and SpO2 or leave it in smart mode to conserve battery. There are also stress measurements that take into account heart rate variability to guess if you're doing something stressful or you're in peace. Sleep tracking uses the same sensors to give you the usual sleep stages, coupled with advice on how to improve your sleep. After a couple of nights you're assigned a sleep animal. The usual caveat applies here – sleep tracking is not very accurate on most wearables but can give you an overall idea of your sleep habits, times you woke up and other sleep disturbances. Battery life and charging The battery size has remained unchanged from the previous generation. It's the same 233 mAh battery inside that, coupled with the efficient AMOLED display and humble processor, can get you through days and days of use. Xiaomi promises up to 21 days on a single charge without always-on, but who would use these gadgets with a dark, blank screen? With always-on activated, the longevity comes down to 9 days, and in my experience, you can get a week easily, wearing the band to sleep and tracking several activities that week. The charging is still a bit annoying, as it uses a magnetic 2-pin connector that's a pain to attach, but I get the cost-cutting measures; you can't get wireless charging on such an affordable device and keep the price down. Conclusion The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is an evolution. The sheer fact that we're well into the tenth generation of that device goes to show how successful it has been. Xiaomi has kept the winning formula intact – the compact, lightweight and affordable tracker – but upgraded it where it counts. The screen is bigger and brighter, and the bezels are now thinner, making the Smart Band 10 stylish and refined. The lack of GPS is the biggest drawback, as you have to bring your phone with you for reliable tracking, and, of course, you don't get the same level of "smartness" as a full-blown smartwatch, but in most cases people default to using just the core features of a smartwatch in a couple of weeks anyway. If you want something cheap, reliable and stylish that can last days on a single charge, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is a great choice. When it comes to health tracking, you have the optical heart-rate and SpO2 sensor to take care of deciphering your overall can set the band to continuously track your heart rate and SpO2 or leave it in smart mode to conserve battery. There are also stress measurements that take into account heart rate variability to guess if you're doing something stressful or you're in tracking uses the same sensors to give you the usual sleep stages, coupled with advice on how to improve your sleep. After a couple of nights you're assigned a sleep animal. The usual caveat applies here – sleep tracking is not very accurate on most wearables but can give you an overall idea of your sleep habits, times you woke up and other sleep battery size has remained unchanged from the previous generation. It's the same 233 mAh battery inside that, coupled with the efficient AMOLED display and humble processor, can get you through days and days of promises up to 21 days on a single charge without always-on, but who would use these gadgets with a dark, blank screen? With always-on activated, the longevity comes down to 9 days, and in my experience, you can get a week easily, wearing the band to sleep and tracking several activities that charging is still a bit annoying, as it uses a magnetic 2-pin connector that's a pain to attach, but I get the cost-cutting measures; you can't get wireless charging on such an affordable device and keep the price Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is an evolution. The sheer fact that we're well into the tenth generation of that device goes to show how successful it has has kept the winning formula intact – the compact, lightweight and affordable tracker – but upgraded it where it counts. The screen is bigger and brighter, and the bezels are now thinner, making the Smart Band 10 stylish and lack of GPS is the biggest drawback, as you have to bring your phone with you for reliable tracking, and, of course, you don't get the same level of "smartness" as a full-blown smartwatch, but in most cases people default to using just the core features of a smartwatch in a couple of weeks you want something cheap, reliable and stylish that can last days on a single charge, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is a great choice. Pros Gorgeous AMOLED display, bright and sharp Gorgeous AMOLED display, bright and sharp Thin symmetrical bezels Thin symmetrical bezels Very affordable Very affordable Decent battery life Decent battery life Light & comfortable Light & comfortable 5ATM water resistance 5ATM water resistance Plenty of fitness modes Cons No GPS on board No GPS on board Limited smart features Limited smart features Silicone strap is hard to put on Silicone strap is hard to put on No wireless charging No wireless charging Sleep tracking not the most accurate Déjà vu is the subjective feeling that you've already experienced the situation you're currently in. It comes from French, and its literal meaning is "already seen". Opening the box of the Xiaomi Smart Band 10, I got a strong feeling of déjà looks so much similar to the last model, down to the color of the silicone strap, that it sent me to that strange state of questioning my memories of the past. So, what does this tell us? Well, if you liked the Xiaomi Smart Band 9, then you're gonna love the Smart Band 10. There! Review done!All jokes aside, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 brings some interesting and needed upgrades to the table while keeping the absurdly affordable price tag of around $40 design of the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 hasn't changed much, as I mentioned in the intro. We have the same pill-shaped body with an aluminum frame and plastic back. There's a flat display on the top and your usual heart-rate and SpO2 optical sensors on the bottom next to the charging much else is going on, there are no hardware buttons on this thing, and turning it on might be a bizarre experience (you just put it on the charger). This minimalistic approach allows Xiaomi to keep the weight down on its Smart Bands, this one like the previous model, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 weighs just 16 grams without the silicone strap and 28 grams with it. I checked the weight on my kitchen scales and got the same results as the ones in the spec sheet.
GSM Arena
12-06-2025
- GSM Arena
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 launch date leaks
Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its Smart Band 10 soon, and the latest addition to the rumor mill includes its launch date and pricing. As per the latest leak, Band 10 will launch on June 30 and will retail for €49.99 in Europe. That's a minor increase over last year's Band 9, which retailed for €40/£35. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 color options Band 10 will be available across Europe, Latin America, North America, and Asia, like last year's model. Based on previous leaks, it will offer a slightly larger 1.72-inch AMOLED display with 60Hz and 1,500 nits peak local brightness – that's 200 nits more than the outgoing Band 9's peak brightness. Enhanced sleep management and personalized guidance. We also know the band will come in Black, Rose, and Silver colors and will offer a new set of accessories. Band 10 is expected to offer 21 days of battery endurance, which matches its predecessor. Source
Android Authority
05-06-2025
- Business
- Android Authority
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 leaks in full, from renders to specs
TL;DR A new leak has revealed apparent Xiaomi Smart Band 10 images and specs. The upcoming tracker seems like a slightly larger version of the previous model. The Smart Band 10 will reportedly retail for ~$46 to ~$57 in Europe. Xiaomi Smart Band wearables are among the most popular fitness trackers in the world. That's largely because they offer plenty of features at an affordable price. It looks like the Smart Band 10 is on the horizon, and a major leak just told us almost everything we need to know. Xpertpick and tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore posted apparent Xiaomi Smart Band 10 images and specs. The pictures reveal a design in line with previous Xiaomi Smart Band models, featuring a pill-shaped display. We've also got black, silver, and pink color options here. The outlet claims that the new wearable has a 1.72-inch AMOLED screen (212 x 520), making it a little larger than the previous device's 1.62-inch screen. These trackers are also known for their endurance, and the Smart Band 10 will apparently offer a 230mAh battery that lasts for up to 21 days. Expect a full charge in an hour. These battery and charging claims match the previous model. Xiaomi's upcoming wearable will reportedly support over 150 sports modes and will have a PPG sensor. Otherwise, the Smart Band 10 is said to offer Hyper OS 2.0 software and support for phones running Android 8.0 or newer and iOS 12 or newer. There's no word on a specific launch window yet, but Xpertpick says the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 will retail for €40 to €50 (~$46 to ~$57) in Europe. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
GSM Arena
04-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Xiaomi Smart Band 10 leaks, here are the specs and official-looking images
The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 got its global launch back in September, and the company is of course already working on its successor, the Smart Band 10. Today its specs have been leaked along with the official-looking images you can see below. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 in white The band is said to come with a 1.72-inch AMOLED screen with 212x520 resolution and 326 ppi pixel density, and a 233 mAh Li-Po battery which will take about one hour to charge and will last around 21 days on one charge. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 in black The device will support more than 150 sports modes and will run HyperOS 2.0. It sports an accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, PPG sensor, and an ambient light sensor. Its frame is sandblasted aluminum and the strap is TPU. The Smart Band 10 measures 46.57 x 22.54 x 10.95 mm and weighs 15.95g. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 in pink In the Eurozone, expect to find it for €40 to €50. It will come with white, black, and pink strap options as you can see. Source
