Featured in this comparison chart are two fine fitness smartbands; Mi Band 5 and Fitbit Charge 4. Xiaomi’s newest smartband, Mi Band 5 which succeeds Mi Band 4 is a fitness smartband that can do many of what higher-end priced competitors can do for a fraction of the price. Mi Band 5 has a 1.1 inches AMOLED display and can track your steps, calories, sleep in three stages, heart rate, stress, blood oxygen, menstrual cycle tracking, and features preset workout modes. Fitbit Charge 4 which succeeds Charge 3 also has all these features and more including inbuilt GPS. This comparison chart compares the difference between Fitbit Charge 4 vs Mi Band 5 to find out the differences.
Fitbit Charge 4 vs Mi Band 5: Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Fitbit Charge 4 Specifications, Features and Price |
 Mi Band 5 Full Specifications, Features and Prices |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $124.99 | $42.88 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Fitbit Charge 4 | Mi Band 5 |
| Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness smartband |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Release date | March, 2020 | June, 2020 |
| Predecessor | Fitbit Charge 3 | Mi Band 4 |
| Successor | Fitbit Charge 5 | — |
| Versions | Fitbit Charge 4 (Special edition) | Mi Band 5 NFC version |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 35.8 x 22.7 x 12.5 mm | 46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45 mm |
| Weight | 27 grams | 11.9 grams (excluding straps) |
| Shape | Rectangular | Curved, Rectangular |
| Case material | Plastic Resin | Polycarbonate |
| Strap material | Elastomer | TPU |
| Bezel material | Plastic Resin | 2.5D Tempered Glass, Bezeless |
| Strap size | 140 – 180mm (small), 180 -220mm (big) | 155 – 216 mm |
| Interchangeable strap | Yes | Yes |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Anti-scracth glass |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | — | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black, Rosewood, Storm blue | Black, Mint green, Navy blue, Orange, Teal, Yellow |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.57 inches | 1.1 inches |
| Display type | Monochromic, OLED | 450nits, AMOLED, Full color |
| Display resolution | — | 294 x 126 pixel |
| Pixel density | — | — |
| Always on | No | No |
| Custom watch face | Yes | 100+, Yes |
| Input type | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen | Touchkey, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v4.0 | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| GPS | Yes | (connected GPS), No |
| NFC | Yes | (China only), (special edition), Yes |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | — | 0.5MB |
| ROM | — | 16MB |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY | CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY |
| Technology | None | None |
| SIM type | None | None |
| Band | — | — |
| NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS | NOTIFICATIONS |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps alert | Yes | Yes |
| Reply to Notifications | - | - |
| MEDIA | MEDIA | MEDIA |
| Audio | No | No |
| Bluetooth music | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No |
| Microphone | No | MEMS microphone |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | Yes | No |
| Ambient light | No | No |
| Barometer | No | No |
| Compass | No | No |
| ECG | No | No |
| Gyroscope | — | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | Yes | — |
| Temperature | No | No |
| Other sensors | Vibration motor | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | Yes | No |
| Blood Pressure | No | No |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| ECG tracking | No | No |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | Yes | - |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max | Yes | No |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate tracking | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No |
| Sport modes | 20 | 11 |
| 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 time | 2hrs | 1-2 hours |
| Solar charging | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | — | — |
| CPU | — | — |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Fitbit OS | Proprietary OS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Fitbit App | Mi Fit |
| Compatibility | Android, iOS | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ |
| Payment system | Fitbit Pay | Alipay, Union Pay |
| Voice command | No | XiaoAI, Yes |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Fitbit Charge 4, Manual, Straps | Charger, Manual, Mi Band 5, Straps |
Which is Better?
Fitbit Charge 4 can count floors climbed and has more prelaoded sport modes than Mi Band 5. Its also has a wider display that lets you catch a glimse easily. It can be a better choice if you want more health tracking features.
On the other hand, Mi Band 5 is far cheaper, yet features lots of health tracking features and a more attractive AMOLED display. It also features music playback on phone, remote camera control and more, and it has a far longer battery life than Charge 4, yet cost just a fraction of the price. It’s no doubt a fantastic choice.
