Mi Band 5 is the rave of the moment as far as fitness smartband is concerned, the new smartband which succeeds Mi Band 4 comes with added features which includes a wider and brighter display, more health tracking features, and a more convenient magnetic charging method. Yet, the price of Mi Band 5 is just a little higher than Mi Band 4. On the other hand, Honor Band 5 is a very close competitor that shares a lot of similarities with Mi Band 5 in terms of health tracking, long battery life, cheap price, and even more. This comparison post compares the differences between Mi Band 5 vs Honor Band 5, so you know the differences.
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Mi Band 5 vs Honor Band 5 Full Specifications Compared
| Product Info |
 Mi Band 5 Full Specifications, Features and Prices |
 Honor Band 5 Specifications, Features and Price |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34.99 | $44.99 |
| ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE | ABOUT DEVICE |
| Device name | Mi Band 5 | Honor Band 5 |
| Device type | Fitness smartband | Fitness smartband |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Release date | June, 2020 | September, 2019 |
| Predecessor | Mi Band 4 | Honor Band 4 |
| Successor | — | — |
| Versions | Mi Band 5 NFC version | — |
| BODY | BODY | BODY |
| Dimension | 46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45 mm | 43 x 17.2 x 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 11.9 grams (excluding straps) | — |
| Shape | Curved, Rectangular | Rectangular |
| Case material | Polycarbonate | Thermoplastic |
| Strap material | TPU | TPU |
| Bezel material | 2.5D Tempered Glass, Bezeless | Bezeless |
| Strap size | 155 – 216 mm | 135 – 210mm |
| Screen protection | Anti-scracth glass | Anti-scracth glass |
| Water resistance | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Durability test | — | — |
| Swim-proof | Yes, recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color | Black, Mint green, Navy blue, Orange, Teal, Yellow | Black |
| 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 | 240 x 120 pixel |
| Pixel density | — | — |
| Always on | No | No |
| Custom watch face | 100+, Yes | Yes |
| Input type | Touchkey, Touchscreen | Touchkey, Touchscreen |
| CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY | CONNECTIVITY |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | Yes, Bluetooth v4.2 LE |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| GPS | (connected GPS), No | (connected GPS), No |
| NFC | (China only), (special edition), Yes | (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 |
| 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) | — | — |
| Thermometer | No | No |
| Other sensors | — | — |
| ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING | ACTIVITY TRACKING |
| Blood oxygen | No | Yes |
| Blood Pressure | 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 | - | - |
| Stress | Yes | — |
| Incidental fall detection | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle | Yes | No |
| VO2 Max | No | — |
| Swim-tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Underwater heart rate tracking | No | No |
| On-screen workout | No | No |
| Sport modes | 11 | 10 |
| BATTERY | BATTERY | BATTERY |
| Battery type | non-removable Lithium-polymer | non-removable Lithium-polymer |
| Battery capacity | 125mAh | 100mAh |
| Battery life | Continous usage: 14 days, Regular: 20 days | Regular: 14 days |
| Charging type | Magnetic charger | 2-Pin charging |
| Charging time | 1-2 hours | 1-2 hours |
| Solar power | No | No |
| PLATFORM | PLATFORM | PLATFORM |
| Chipset | — | — |
| CPU | — | — |
| GPU | — | — |
| Operating system | Proprietary OS | — |
| MISC | MISC | MISC |
| Companion app | Mi Fit | Huawei Wear |
| Compatibility | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ | Android 4.4+, iOS 9.0+ |
| Payment system | Alipay, Union Pay | None |
| Interchangeable strap | Yes | Yes |
| Voice command | XiaoAI, Yes | No |
| Find my phone | Yes | Yes |
| Box content | Charger, Manual, Mi Band 5, Straps | Charger, Honor Band 5, Manual, Straps |
| Price | $34.99 | $44.99 |
The Differences
| Mi Band 5 | Honor Band 5 | |
| Display | 1.1 inches | 0.95 inches |
| Sleep Tracking | 24/7 Sleep tracking (Deep, Light and REM) | 24/7 Sleep tracking (Deep, Light, REM and awake) |
| Detect Irregular Heartbeat | Yes | No |
| Menstrual Cycle Tracking | Yes | No |
| Stress Tracking | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | 20 Days (Mixed usage) 14 Days of continuous usage | 14 Days (Mixed Usage) 6 Days of continuous usage |
Which is Better?
Both Mi Band 5 and Honor Band 5 have got a very lightweight design that makes any of these two very comfortable to wear. Each of these two will track your sleep, heart rate, steps, calories, and as well can connect to your phone GPS to enable GPS tracking for outdoor activities that you can view from their respective companion app.
The differences though, Mi Band 5 has a slightly larger display, while still maintaining a very compact design. It also features menstrual cycle tracking, stress measurement, and can detect an abnormal heartbeat which Honor Band 5 lacks. Although, Honor Band 5 will track your sleep in 4 stages as against Mi BAND 5’s 3 stages.
Mi Band 5 also has a longer battery life than Honor Band 5, while Honor Band 5 can get you up to 6 days long battery life with continuous tracking, its 14 days with Mi Band 5.
VERDICT: Mi Band 5 is a better smartband than Honor Band 5, perhaps the rumoured Honor Band 6 will be a better challenger.
On the other hand, Honor Band 5 which is slightly cheaper than Mi Band 5 remains a decent fitness smartband.
