Mi Band 5 is here, it’s the much-expected successor to the very popular Mi Band 4, and as expected, it comes with some new features its predecessor lacks like more health tracking features which Xiaomi claims represents a 40% & 50% increase in sleep and heart rate tracking accuracy as well as the addition of other fitness tracking features, a larger display, and improved battery life and new charging method. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Fit which is priced higher share many similarities with Mi Band 5 in terms of fitness tracking, lightweight and compact design, and long battery life. This comparison post compares Mi Band 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Fit specs and features so you know all the differences and which is better.
Mi Band 5 vs Samsung Galaxy Fit
| Product Info |
 Mi Band 5 Full Specifications, Features and Prices |
 Samsung Galaxy Fit Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $42.88 | $89.99 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Mi Band 5 | Samsung Galaxy Fit |
| Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness smartband |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Release date | June, 2020 | June, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Mi Band 4 | — |
| Successor | — | Galaxy Fit 2 |
| Versions | Mi Band 5 NFC version | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45 mm | 44.6 x 18.3 x 11.2 mm |
| Weight | 11.9 grams (excluding straps) | 23 grams (excluding straps) |
| Shape | Curved, Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Case material | Polycarbonate | Aluminum |
| Strap material | TPU | Silicone |
| Bezel material | 2.5D Tempered Glass, Bezeless | Aluminum |
| Strap size | 155 – 216 mm | 20 mm |
| Interchangeable strap | Yes | 20mm, Yes |
| Screen protection | Anti-scracth glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | — | MIL-STD-810G |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black, Mint green, Navy blue, Orange, Teal, Yellow | Black, White |
| DISPLAY | DISPLAY | DISPLAY |
| Display size | 1.1 inches | 0.95 inches |
| Display type | 450nits, AMOLED, Full color | AMOLED, Full color |
| Display resolution | 294 x 126 pixel | 120 x 240 px |
| Pixel density | — | — |
| Always on | No | No |
| Custom watch face | 100+, Yes | Yes |
| Input type | Touchkey, Touchscreen | 1 Physical button, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| GPS | (connected GPS), No | (connected GPS), No |
| NFC | (China only), (special edition), Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| MEMORY | MEMORY | MEMORY |
| RAM | 0.5MB | 2MB |
| ROM | 16MB | 32MB |
| 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 | MEMS microphone | No |
| Camera | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| SENSORS | SENSORS | SENSORS |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Altimeter | No | No |
| Ambient light | No | No |
| Barometer | No | No |
| Compass | No | No |
| ECG | No | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes |
| HRM | Yes | Yes |
| Pulse oximeter (SpO2) | — | No |
| Temperature | No | No |
| Other sensors | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | 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 | - | No |
| Stress | Yes | Yes |
| Fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | Yes | Yes |
| VO2 Max | No | No |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate tracking | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No |
| Sport modes | 11 | 90 |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | 125mAh | 120mAh |
| Battery life | Continous usage: 14 days, Regular: 20 days | Regular: 7 days, Standby:10 days+ |
| Charging type | Magnetic charger | Charging dock |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar charging | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | — | — |
| CPU | — | MCU Cortex M33F 96MHz / M0+ 16MHz |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Proprietary OS | RTOS |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Mi Fit | Samsung Gear app |
| Compatibility | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ | Android 5.0+, iOS 10.0+ |
| Payment system | Alipay, Union Pay | None |
| Voice command | XiaoAI, Yes | No |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Manual, Mi Band 5, Straps | Charger, Manual, Samsung Galaxy Fit, Straps |
