Custom dials: Some dials support the display of custom content, allowing you to display your favorite or most-used features on the dial according to your needs; The Health Monitoring is expanded. You can set the band to measure heart rate at intervals throughout the day and alert you if something is not looking good. It can also increase the said interval if it detects sport activity. Approximately 20% increase in display area: The display area of the Mi Band 5 is approximately 20% larger than that of Mi Smart Band 4. Data obtained from Huami Labs.

The Mi Smart Band 6 is a cheap wearable, so don't expect it to dramatically improve your health on its own. Then again, neither will the latest Apple Watch and its Fitness+ paid service. But at its price we'd sure describe the Mi Smart Band 6 as an overachiever. It has most of the functions much more expensive smartwatches brag about, and yet costs a fraction of their price. It's also way more compact, lightweight, and the battery life is amazing - a week, or two weeks is something no smartwatch can offer (with the same routine as the Band) unless it goes into some battery saving mode. The indentations around the rubber strap are still here and they will accumulate dirt over time, and we suggest cleaning these on a regular basis to avoid rashes or worse. It sure isn't ideal, but it's not a headache either. m water resistance: The 50 m water resistance is based on standard GB/T 30106-2013 and has been tested by the China National Horological Quality Supervision and Testing Center. Water resistance report numbers: Mi Band 5: QT2003010. The water resistance rating is 5 ATM (equivalent to a depth of 50 m under water), allowing the device to be worn while showering and swimming, but not in saunas or when diving;

The Mi Band 6 is indeed really good in doing these things - showing notifications all day long (there is DND mode or Night mode, of course), and its heart rate and SpO2 sensor are pretty accurate - we tested it against a regular oximeter and the deviation was less than 5% in 9 out of 10 times (it really depends on how good you've tightened the band. The screen glass seems to be as susceptible to scratches as the Mi Band 5's, so if you hope for a tougher one, we'd have to disappoint you. The major upgrade is the display - it's now a 1.56" AMOLED screen with sharp 326ppi resolution (152x486 px) up from 1.1" (29x126 px, 326ppi). It's an edge-to-edge panel with the same shape as the band, including the round top and bottom.

All battery life test data has been obtained from Huami Labs. Various factors can influence battery life such as settings used, the way the device is operated, environmental conditions and so on, all of which may result in battery life in actual use differing from that found in lab data; Up to 50% increase in heart rate monitoring accuracy: Based on comparative tests with the Mi Smart Band 4 that showed increased accuracy for forms of exercise with irregular movements such as cross country running, climbing, hiking and so on. Test data obtained from Huami Labs;The Mi Band 6 costs €44.99, which is €5 more expensive than the Mi Band 5 at launch. That's not a lot considering the larger screen and the new sensors. And it's still one of the cheapest bands around, with a vibrant community to supply watch faces and plenty of features. The idea of getting people to think more about heart rate than counting steps is actually a positive thing. It’s displayed nicely on the device, and if you want to see scores and get a better understanding of PAI scores, you'll find more detailed information in the Mi Fit app. The Mi Band 6's body is identical in size to the Mi Band 5 - it's the same tiny piece of plastic and with tempered glass atop the screen. The size and weight remain pretty much the same - 47.4 x 18.6 x 12.7 mm and 12.8 grams (vs. 46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45 mm and 12 grams). And that's great news for two reasons - the new features didn't make the Mi Band bigger, and all straps you bought for your Mi Band 5 are compatible with the Mi Band 6. Conditions for testing Mi Smart Band 5 20-day battery life in power-saving mode are as follows: fully charged; automatic heart rate monitoring disabled; sleep monitoring disabled; lift-wrist-to-wake function disabled; 100 notifications received and displayed per day; 2 alarms per day, each with 5 seconds of vibration; 10 taps of the touch button per day to display the time; syncing with the app once per day;

Conditions for testing Mi Band 5 NFC 14-day battery life in standard mode are as follows: fully charged; automatic heart rate monitoring activated for 30 minutes; lift-wrist-to-wake function activated; all other settings set to factory defaults; 100 notifications received and displayed per day; 2 alarms per day, each with 5 seconds of vibration; 100 activation of the lift wrist to wake up function; syncing data with the app once per day; swiping for door access 6 times per day; That extra screen real estate is also welcome because it means more information can be displayed at once, which is most noticeable on the watch screen. Xiaomi also seems to have increased the size of its icons, making it easier to glance at your information during the day.Notes: * Approximately 20% increase in display area: The display area of the Mi Smart Band 5 is approximately 20% larger than that of Mi Smart Band 4. Data obtained from Huami Labs. Whether you are coming from a Mi Band 4 or 5, we'd suggest an upgrade to Mi Band 6 when you get a decent deal in your market. And if this is going to be your first Mi Band or first smart band ever, you won't be disappointed. Pros Continued Stress monitoring measures Stress every 5 minutes, and you guessed that right, it also reduces the battery life big time. Conditions for testing Mi Smart Band 5 14-day battery life in normal mode are as follows: fully charged; automatic heart rate monitoring activated for 30 minutes; lift-wrist-to-wake function activated; all other settings set to factory defaults; 100 notifications received and displayed per day; 2 alarms per day, each with 5 seconds of vibration; 100 activations of the lift-wrist-to-wake function; syncing data with the app once per day;