5 Key Differences Between Amazfit Band 7 and Mi Band 7

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In recent years, Huami has continued to show they are a distinct brand from Xiaomi. This has resulted in the rebranding to Zepp Health and the release of Amazfit Band 5 and subsequently Amazfit Band 7 which shares alot in common with the Mi Band 7. These two are some of the most popular smartbands on the planet. Each of these tracks all the basic and even advanced metrics like blood oxygen, stress, and VO2 Max. In this post, we’ll discuss 5 key differences between Amazfit Band 7 and Mi Band 7.

Mi Band 7 Pro vs Amazfit Band 7 vs Mi Band 7 Full Specifications

 
 
Product Info

Mi Band 7 Pro Full Specifications

Amazfit Band 7 Full Specifications

Amazfit Band 7 Full Specifications and Features

Mi Band 7 Full Specifications

Mi Band 7 Full Specifications, Features and Prices

Price $82.00 $49.99 $67.99
ABOUT DEVICE ABOUT DEVICE ABOUT DEVICE ABOUT DEVICE
Device name Mi Band 7 Pro Amazfit Band 7 Mi Band 7
Device type Fitness smartband Fitness/Sport smartwatch Fitness smartband
Gender Unisex Unisex Unisex
Release date May, 2022 July, 2022 May, 2022
Predecessor Amazfit Band 5 Mi Band 6
Successor Mi Band 8
Versions
BODY BODY BODY BODY
Dimension 44.7 × 28.8 × 11 mm 42.33 x 24.36 x 12.2mm 46.5 x 20.7 x 12.25 mm
Weight 20.5g (excluding straps) 28g (including straps) 13.5g (excluding straps)
Shape Curved, Rectangular Rectangular Curved, Rectangular
Case material NCVM metallic frame Polycarbonate Polycarbonate
Strap material TPU Silicone TPU
Bezel material 2.5D Tempered Glass, Bezeless Polycarbonate 2.5D Tempered Glass, Bezeless
Strap size 130 – 205 mm 16mm 160-224 mm
Interchangeable strap Yes Yes, 16mm Yes
Screen protection Anti-scracth glass Anti-scracth glass Anti-scracth glass
Water resistance Yes, 5ATM Yes, 5ATM Yes, 5ATM
Durability test
Swim-proof Yes, recommended Yes, recommended Yes, recommended
Color Light-gold, Graphite grey Black, Pink, Beige Black, Green, Ivory, Orange
DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY DISPLAY
Display size 1.64 inches 1.47 inches 1.62 inches
Display type AMOLED, Full color, 500 nits AMOLED AMOLED, Full color, 500 nits
Display resolution 280 x 456 pixels 198 x 368 pixels 192 x 490 pixels
Pixel density 326 ppi 282.8 PPI 326 ppi
Always on Yes Yes Yes
Custom watch face Yes Yes Yes
Input type Touchscreen Touchscreen Touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY CONNECTIVITY CONNECTIVITY CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.2 Bluetooth v5.2 Bluetooth v5.2
Bluetooth calling No No No
GPS AGPS, BEIDOU, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, Yes (connected GPS) (connected GPS), No
NFC (China only), (special edition), Yes No (China only), (special edition), Yes
Wi-Fi No No No
MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY
RAM 0.5MB 0.5MB
ROM 16MB 16MB
Memory card slot No No No
CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY CELLULAR CONNECTIVITY
Technology None None None
SIM type None None None
Band
NOTIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS NOTIFICATIONS
SMS alert Yes Yes Yes
Calls alert Yes Yes Yes
Email alert Yes Yes Yes
Event reminder Yes Yes Yes
Third-party apps alert Yes Yes Yes
Reply to Notifications Yes (preset replies) Yes (preset replies) Yes (preset replies)
MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA
Audio No No No
Bluetooth music No No No
Loudspeaker No No No
Microphone Yes Yes No
Camera No No No
Radio No No No
SENSORS SENSORS SENSORS SENSORS
Sensor(s)
ACTIVITY TRACKING ACTIVITY TRACKING ACTIVITY TRACKING ACTIVITY TRACKING
Blood oxygen Yes Yes Yes
Blood Pressure No No No
Calories Yes Yes Yes
Distance Yes Yes Yes
ECG tracking No No No
Heart rate monitoring Yes Yes Yes
Sleep tracking Yes Yes Yes
Steps Yes Yes Yes
Floors climbed No No No
Stress Yes Yes Yes
Fall detection No No No
Menstrual cycle Yes Yes Yes
VO2 Max Yes Yes Yes
Swim-tracking Yes Yes Yes
Underwater heart rate tracking
On-screen workout No No No
Sport modes 110 Yes, 120 110
BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY
Battery type non-removable Lithium-polymer non-removable Lithium-polymer non-removable Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity 235mAh 232 mAh 180mAh
Battery life Heavy usage: up to 6 days, Regular: up to 12 days Heavy usage: up to 12 days, Typical usage: up to 18 days Regular: Up to 14 days
Charging type Magnetic charger Charging dock Magnetic charger
Charging time 30min-1hr 1-2 hours 30min-1hr
Solar charging No No No
PLATFORM PLATFORM PLATFORM PLATFORM
Chipset
CPU
GPU
Operating system Proprietary OS Amazfit OS Proprietary OS
MISC MISC MISC MISC
Companion app Mi Fitness app Zepp app (formally Amazfit app) Mi Fitness app
Compatibility Android 6.0+, iOS 12.0+ Android 7.0+, iOS 12.0+ Android 6.0+, iOS 10.0+
Payment system Alipay None Alipay
Voice command Yes, Alexa Yes, Alexa No
Find my phone Yes Yes Yes
Box content Charger, Manual, Straps, Mi Band 7 Pro Charger, Manual, Straps, Amazfit Band 7 Charger, Manual, Straps, Mi Band 7

5 Key Differences Between Amazfit Band 7 and Mi Band 7

Key Differences Between Amazfit Band 7 and Mi Band 7

In terms of comfort, these two trackers are durably and comfortably designed to be worn all day long. I always forget I’m wearing the Mi Band 7. Moreover, regarding activity tracking, both smartbands will track all your daily activities including steps, sleep, heart rate, calories, blood oxygen, and stress. These two will also track advanced metrics like VO2 Max, training load, training effect, and recovery time.

Beyond the awesome design and loads of activity-tracking features, each of these two will alert you when you receive a message or get an incoming call on your phone. And you have the option to reply with preset quick replies. Though the reply function for Mi Band 7 is only available if you use the Zepp Life app.

Despite the many similarities between the Amazfit Band 7 and Mi Band 7, they are different in a few ways which are highlighted below. Continue reading to find out.

  1. The shape is different and Amazfit Band 7 weighs a little more
  2. The first difference you will spot between these two is the shape. While the Amazfit Band 7 has a rectangular shape, the Mi Band 7 has a pill shape which is common for smartbands. The rectangular shape of the Amazfit Band 7 leaves it with a smartwatch appearance rather than that of a smartband.

    Considering its shape, the Amazfit Band 7 is bigger in size than Mi Band 7. As a result, it weighs 14.5 grams more. Nonetheless, these two are very lightweight and you shouldn’t have any problem having any of these on your wrist 24/7.

    Meanwhile, both smartbands spot a plastic case paired with removable silicone straps. Although, the straps are designed differently. The Mi Band 7 takes on a hollow design that engulfs the Band while Amazfit Band 7 has a regular strap design.

  3. Amazfit Band 7 has a bigger display
  4. On paper, the Mi Band 7 has a 1.62 inches display which is bigger than the 1.47 inches of the Amazfit Band 7. However, going by the aspect ratio, the Amazfit Band 7 has a bigger footprint that will show more complications. In other words, it has a bigger display than the pill-shaped Mi Band 7.

    Both wearables have AMOLED-powered displays with awesome readability. Touchscreen is the only mode of interaction on both devices.

  5. Amazfit Band 7 has a voice assistant
  6. The Amazfit Band 7 also has a microphone that enables voice assistance. It features the Alexa voice assistant that will allow you to use your voice to do simple tasks like starting a workout, setting up an alarm and timer. Mi Band 7 lacks a voice assistant, though the higher-end Mi Band 7 Pro has Alexa voice assistant.

  7. Amazfit Band 7 has a longer battery life
  8. While each of these two has a decent battery life that lets you go long from a single charge, the Amazfit Band 7 will keep you going for up to 18 days while it’s up to 14 days with Mi Band 7. From my experience, with always-on turned off, my Mi Band 7 last up to 12 days.

  9. The companion apps are different
  10. In confirmation of my claim that Zepp Health is different from Xiaomi, the companion apps for these two is different. You can pair the Amazfit Band 7 with the Zepp app, while Mi Band 7 can be paired with the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app. Though the Mi Fitness app is the official app.

    Looking at the differences between these two, the Amazfit Band 7 is a more complete wearable. Though, Mi Band 7 is still a fantastic choice.

Amazfit Band 7 vs Mi Band 7 Pro

The Mi Band 7 Pro is the high-end version of the Mi Band 7. It has an inbuilt GPS and shares alot in common with the Amazfit Band 7. They both have the same look and appearance as well as similar health-tracking features but differ in a few ways.

  1. Mi Band 7 Pro is more durable and stylish
  2. The Mi Band 7 Pro with its polymer and NCVM-coated case has a more durable build than the polycarbonate frame of Amazfit Band 7. The NCVM coating on the Mi Band 7 Pro leaves it with a shiny metal appearance that no doubt makes it more stylish.

    Moreover, at 44.7mm, the Mi Band 7 Pro is a tad bigger than the 42.33mm Amazfit Band 7. However, it’s 1.2mm slimmer, and surprisingly weighs 7.5 grams less than Amazfit Band 7.

  3. Mi Band 7 Pro has a bigger display
  4. While both watches have AMOLED powered displays, the Mi Band 7 Pro has a bigger display size. It spots a 1.64 inches display compared to 1.47 inches of Amazfit Band 7.

  5. Mi Band 7 Pro has inbuilt GPS
  6. The main difference between the Mi Band 7 Pro and the basic Mi Band 7 is the presence of a GNSS chip. With an inbuilt GPS, you can map your routes and locations during an outdoor activity with the Mi Band 7 Pro without your phone.

    In contrast, you must carry your phone along to map your routes with the Amazfit Band 7. This obviously can come with its inconveniences, especially during running activities.

  7. Amazfit Band 7 has a longer battery life
  8. While both trackers have long battery life, the Amazfit Band 7 with up to 18 days of battery life lets you go longer compared to the Mi Band 7 Pro with up to 12 days of battery life.

  9. The companion apps are different
  10. Like in the case of Mi Band 7, the companion apps are also different. You need the Zepp App to pair Amazfit Band 7 to your phone. In contrast, you need the Mi Fitness app to connect Mi Band 7 Pro to your phone.

    Both apps, from my investigations, are well designed and have a very neat and easy-to-use interface.

Which is the Best?

If you want an inbuilt GPS and a more stylish and durable build, go for the Mi Band 7 Pro. Though, it cost a little more.

On the flip side, the Amazfit Band 7 is a more comprehensive device than Mi Band 7. The display is bigger, the battery life is longer and it also has a voice assistant.

Nonetheless, I really like the Mi Band 7. It’s one hell of a smartband awesomely built and passionately equipped to help you stay fit. My love for the Mi Band 7 is why I have upgraded to the newly released Mi Band 8.