Last Updated on September 7, 2020 by Jude Simeone

Mi band 5 is the latest wearable from Xiaomi, it was released on June 11 in China, and is now available in Europe and UK. The Mi Band 5 succeeds Mi Band 4 that was released last year and it boasts of many fine improvements in the areas of design, activity tracking, convenient battery charging method, longer battery life and it’s smarter. I present to you the full specifications and features of Mi Band 5.

Mi Band 5 Full Specifications

	Mi Band 5
EDITOR'S RATING	Design: (4.4 / 5) Battery: (4.8 / 5) Fitness tracking: (4.5 / 5) Features: (3.9 / 5) Price: (4.5 / 5) Average: (4.4 / 5)
WHERE TO BUY	Buy at Amazon
ABOUT DEVICE
Device name	Mi Band 5
Device type	Fitness smartband
Predessesor	MI BAND 4
Successor	__
Released date	June, 2020
Ideal for	Unisex
DISPLAY
Display type	AMOLED
Display size	1.1 inches
Display resolution	294 x 126 pixel
Pixel density	_
Input type	Touchkey, Touchscreen
Always-on	No
BODY
Shape	Rectangular/curved
Dimension	46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45mm
Weight	11.9g (excluding straps)
Casing material	Polycarbonate
Strap/band material	TPU
Bezel Material	Polycarbonate
Strap size	155 - 219mm
Screen protection	2.5D Tempered glass
Water resistant/Protection	Yes, 5ATM
Swim-proof	Recommended
Color(s)	Yellow Teal Navy blue Mint green Orange Black
MEMORY
RAM	512KB
Internal storage	16MB
Memory card slot	No
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth	Bluetooth v5.0
Bluetooth calling	No
Wi-Fi	No
NFC	Yes (China)
GPS	No (Connected GPS)
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY
Technology	None
SIM	None
Band	No
NOTIFICATIONS
Email alert	Yes
SMS alert	Yes
Calls alert	Yes
Event reminder	Yes
Weather	Yes
Third-party apps	Yes
FITNESS TRACKING
Sleep apnea	No
Sleep tracking	Yes
Steps	Yes
Floors climbed	No
Heart rate monitoring	Yes
Calories	Yes
Distance	Yes
Stress	Yes
VO2 Max.	Yes
Blood oxygen	No
Blood pressure	No
Menstrual cycle tracking	Yes
Swim tracking	Yes
Under-water heart rate tracking	No
Preloaded maps	No
On-screen workout modes	No
Triathlon mode	No
ECG Tracking	No
Preloaded sport modes	Yes, 11
Safety tracking	No
MEDIA
Audio	No
Music streaming	No
Bluetooth music	No
Radio	No
Loudspeaker	No
Microphone	MEMS microphone
Camera	No
SENSORS
Accelerometer	Yes
Barometer/Altimeter	No
Heart rate monitor (HRM)	Yes
Compass	No
Gyroscope	Yes
Ambient light	No
Pulse Ox.	No
ECG	No
Thermometer	No
Other sensors	--
PLATFORM
Operating system (OS)	Proprietary OS
Chipset	--
CPU	--
GPU	--
BATTERY
Type of battery	Non-removable Li-Polymer battery
Battery capacity	125mAh
Battery life	Standby: 3 Weeks+ Mixed usage: 20 days+ Continous Usage: 14 days
Charging type	Magnetic charger
Charging time	About 1hr+
Battery saver mode	No
Solar power	No
Rapid charging	No
CLOCK FEATURES
Time/Date	Yes
Stopwatch	Yes
Alarm	Yes
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Control camera	Yes
Music control	Yes
Find phone	Yes
Text response	No
MISC
Payment system	Ali Pay Union Pay (China)
Compatibility	Android 5.0+ iOS 10.0+
Companion app	Mi Fit App
Customizable watch face	Yes
Interchangeable band	155 - 219mm
Voice command	Xiao AI Voice(China)
BOX CONTENTS
	Mi Band 5
	Straps
	Charger
	Quick start guide
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Mi Band 5 Features

• Design

Mi Band 5 spots the same appearance and almost the same dimension as it’s predecessor. The case is still made of polycarbonate material, while straps are made of TPU material and the 2.5D curved screen is protected by a reinforced glass with AF coating to help prevent scratch. AMOLED still powers the display, but Mi Band 5 is brighter with a maximum brightness of 450nits, while navigation is still via touckkey.

Mi Band comes with 1.1 inches display which represents a 20% increase. This can be attributed to the slimmer bezel, so ultimately you get to see more at a glance.

More custom watch faces have been added to Mi Band 5. Compared to 77 on Mi Band 4, it now has 100+ including 54 IP themes such as Spongebob Squarepants, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Hatsune Miku, and Detective Conan, while users can also customize the interface by adding function modules based on their preference.

• Activity Tracking

The health and fitness tracking aspect received the biggest boost which is in-line with what the Mi Band series represented over the years. Xiaomi claims a 40% boost in sleep tracking and 50% boost in heart rate monitoring.

Improved Sleep Tracking

Significantly, Mi Band 5 can track your sleep throughout the day, this includes even naps. And it’ll track your sleep in three stages; deep, light and REM stages.

Improved Heart Rate Monitoring

In addition to tracking your heart rate throughout the day, Mi Band 5 can now detect irregular heart rate and will also alert you when an irregular heartbeat is detected. This is akin to the ECG monitor present on Apple Watch 5 and Active 2.

Menstrual Cycle Tracking Has Been Added

There’s a new feature for females, menstrual cycle tracking that allows you to log your period with an alert feature built-in. Thus, joining the likes of Versa 2 and other members in the Fitbit rich lineup

Stress Management

Mi Band 5 can also help you come back to calm with the new stress monitoring feature that helps you manage stress through a guided breathing session.

Spo2 Blood Pressure Monitoring

There’s no oximeter sensor in Mi Band 5, but it can track how well your blood absorbs oxygen. This adds to giving more accurate and detailed sleep data.

Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI)

Also new on Mi band 5, is Personal Activity Intelligence (PAI) vitality index; a new, innovative system that converts your heart rate data into a personalized score that indicates the level of activity required in order to maintain good health.

More Preloaded Sport Modes

Mi Band 5 features 11 preloaded sport modes compared to 6 on Mi Band 4. Moreover, with connected GPS to your phone, Mi Band 5 will allow you to track outdoor activities.

1. Walking
2. Pool swimming
3. Outdoor running
4. Treadmill
5. Outdoor cycling
6. Freestyle
7. Jump rope New
8. Indoor cycling New
9. Elliptical New
10. Rowing machine New
11. Yoga New

Just like older generations of Mi Band smartbands, Mi Fit app is the companion app for Mi Band 5 which allows you to manage your fitness goals from your phone.

Smart Features

Like Mi Band 4, Mi Band 5 also has features like music playback, find my phone, phone muting, do not disturb, phone unlocking, incoming call notification, count down timer, calendar reminder, event reminder, message alert, sedentary reminder, and weather forecast. However, Mi Band 5 can now control your phone camera.

Other smart features include the addition of Union Pay which is stated to be added late August. In other words, Mi Band 5 will allow you to make payments using Ali Pay and Union Pay, this feature isn’t available in the international version of the band.

Also present on Mi Band 5, is XiaoAI voice assistant that allow users to activate XiaoAi AI assistant with a swipe to the right on its display. XiaoAI allows users to control smart AIoT devices, set alarm clocks, measure heart rate, check the weather, and start exercise routines using voice controls.

Battery Life

Mi Band 5 has a battery capacity of 125mAh, and Xiaomi claims Mi Band 5 can last up to 20 days with battery saver mode and 14 days with continuous usage.

Also new is the improved charging method. Xiaomi ditched a 2-pogo pin for magnetic charging for Mi Band 5. So instead of removing the band to power like other Mi Band models, you just place the charger on the back.

Difference Between Mi Band 4 vs 5

	Mi Band 4	Mi Band 5
DESIGN
Display	0.95 inch	1.1 inches (slimmer bezel) (20% wider)
Dimension	47 x 21.6 x 10.8 mm	46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45 mm
Custom Watch Faces	77	100+ (Including 54 IP Themes)
FITNESS AND HEALTH TRACKING
Sleep Tracking	Night Only (Deep and Light)	24/7 Sleep tracking (Deep, Light and REM) (40% Improvement)
Heart Rate Monitoring	24/7 Heart rate monitoring	Improved 24/7 heart rate tracking (Including irregular heart beat tracking) (50% Improvement)
Blood Oxygen (SpO2)	No	Yes
Menstrual Cycle Tracking	No	Yes
Stress Tracking	No	Yes
PAI (Personal Activity Intelligence)	No	Yes
Preloaded Sport Modes	6	11
	Walking Pool swimming Outdoor running Treadmill Outdoor cycling Freestyle	Walking Pool swimming Outdoor running Treadmill Outdoor cycling Freestyle Jump rope New Indoor cycling New Elliptical New Rowing machine New Yoga New
SMART FEATURES
Payment	Ali Pay (China only)	Ali Pay & Union Pay (China only)
Control Phone Camera	No	Yes
BATTERY
Battery Life	20 Days (Standby)	20 Days (Standby) 14 days continuous usage
Charging Type	Charging dock	Magnetic Charger

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