Almost a SMARTWATCH? Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro Review

[@bploan8464]

Anyone else feel you need to read comments on KZbin these days to get the real reviews

[@TechMishka]

Me!

[@m00gleboi]

Happy with mine but just wish there were more watchfaces... There's also this weird inconsistency with some faces being customizable or having AOD, others - neither. Sadly, I get the impression new faces aren't coming. There's been no additions since the day I got mine.

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, I also want to see more

[@EFOZM]

They won't be coming, they never do. Xiaomi releases a new band model every year and almost completely abandonds the previous ones. There are some third party apps for watch faces, for Mi Band 8 there is "Mi Band 8 watch faces" which works great, I got the Casio and Fallout Pipboy themes which are my favorite. Other than that your band won't get any updates, now that the Band 9 series is out.

[@Alansari3902]

8:19 Really understand the good thing about using Xiaomi's band as smart watch specially with this model because I was using band 5 3 years ago, for the good looking design was have to look for other smart watches products, then with this brand New Good looking band design I definitely going to use it.

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@akashonrush3645]

If i offer you galaxy fit 3 & this one, which one you'll pick?

[@TechMishka]

If GPS doesn’t matter - Fit 3 would be good

[@Lordi97koki]

I have a problem. I just recently bought the band 8 pro however i dont understand the caloriee counting. I bought it specically for counting my calories however it seems that on avarage i am burning only 600kcal per day which is imposible if the band is counting both active and rest calories including bmr. Let me know if you have an idea how to actualy track my caloriea with the band?

[@TechMishka]

These calorie counters are not that grrat, unfortunately

[@VanCamelCat]

So wait, I've watched both your videos about these and I still don't know which one you would recommend between these two: Redmi Watch 4 (Global), or Xiaomi Mi-Band 8 Pro (Global) - and why?

[@TechMishka]

The Redmi watch has much newer hardware, go for it.

[@p11]

the redmi watch 4 has way better specs and is better in every way, go for the watch, you can even make calls on it lol

[@NotTheRealMiniBloxia]

I’ve watched both reviews about the Redmi Watch 3(Global version) and the Xiaomi Mi-Band 8(Global version). Which one would you recommend?

[@jescentdelima8429]

if I may, which one is better or let's say you can recommend, the xiaomi smart band 8 pro or the samsung galaxy fit 3?. Thank you in advance

[@TechMishka]

I like the smoothness of Fit 3. But the Pro has a GPS

[@chonbiker614]

I'm juggling with mi band 9 and this one. Excellent reviews as always!

[@TechMishka]

This one has GPS, which is a significant difference

[@szilardbutta1116]

Hi. This one vs Fitbit Charge 4 (i know its older, but it's even now more expensive than the Xiaomi, and the Rosewood looks brilliant)? I need accurate walk/steps tracking, sleeptracking and NFC in Europe (I don't really care about GPS, nor different sport settings). Also, I couldn't find if Fitbit Charge4 has always-on display. Thanks a lot in advance!

[@TechMishka]

If NFC is needed - then get the Fitbit

[@AN-tj9jq]

Any other Smart Band to look out for with great Spotify integration? I like a playbar to fastforward the track

[@TechMishka]

Hmmm, I can't think of any...

[@kornelobajdin5889]

For 70 euros new its good enough for my job to see the clock and notifications plus a calendar occasionally as well as steps and stuff like that. Only thing thats missing is a calculator. But its fine. Battery holds 10 to 15 days depends on usage.

[@TechMishka]

Awesome summary, thanks for sharing all this ♥️

[@nooramer4722]

Which one i should buy? Galaxy Fit 3 or Redmi watch 4??

[@TechMishka]

Both are good. I favor the Watch 4

[@sherlock_backs]

Hey, how good is the gps without phone? For running of course, does the battery hold up fine for a 2 hour workout?

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, will be fine

[@metromilo77]

In built GPS means that no need to bring phone to get the GPS connectivity ?

[@TechMishka]

Exactly!

[@Cs_Pro]

Hey dude! The Xiaomi Smart Band 9 recently released. I got it and it has the exact same features but also being 50$. It works great and even runs on the Xiaomi-Hyper Os. In my opinion, the smart band 9 is a better option. Good review!

[@AngelRose-jm7gl]

Is it true? Should i get the miband 9 or huawei band 9

[@Cs_Pro]

@@AngelRose-jm7gl so the mi band 9

[@Cs_Pro]

@@AngelRose-jm7gl well it depends because the huawei band 9 is larger

[@TechMishka]

Glad to hear that you like it! This one has a GPS though.

[@Cs_Pro]

@@TechMishka Yes, I completely agree. Some people dont need GPS but it is useful 🤷‍♂️

[@ajbfwb]

I really thought you had reviewed this months ago, and I've had mine since last year. Then I realized you'd gotten the global version, which is probably only very recently available. There always seems to be compromises when U.S. customers deal with Chinese fitness trackers, even more so than users in Europe. I had a serious time zone issue, which they seemingly finally fixed with a software update. At least Xiaomi have always had a better track record with watchface availability than Huawei, Honor, etc. Being excited about the latest fitness tracker in the Samsung ecosystem (even though they CLEARLY don't want Americans to buy one), I picked up the global Fit 3, and find I like it more than the Band 8 Pro. Everything about the fit, finish, and GUI impresses me more than the Band 8 Pro, even though it's a little smaller. I also like the water lock feature that keeps the screen from constant activation while showering. I've used Samsung phones exclusively for at least the past decade, and it's nice now to use a Samsung watch that didn't cost half of what the phone can, and need near daily charging. I get plenty of functionality, and still manage to go minimum 2 weeks between charges. I was never much of a fan of the Fit 2, but the 3 is great. I hope Samsung eventually offer a full blown smart watch in the form factor of the Fit 3. I've never been much of a fan of round watches.

[@TechMishka]

I hope to see the same! A watch without WearOS ideally ☺️

[@DOPPELGANGER49]

That was helpfull ,I was wondering between Mi Band 8 Pro or Fit 3 ,I've read on reddit that there is sync problems with Samsung Health and sleep tracking is not that good.

[@ajbfwb]

@@DOPPELGANGER49 Glad to hear that. It seems to be true that those 2 issues you mention are valid for many people. I can personally say that I think my sleep reports are more "glowing" than I think would be reflected by reality but, overall, I just love how the Fit 3 "fits" in to the Samsung ecosystem, and I've been using their phones for well over a decade. The Galaxy Flip 6 just might be next.

[@DOPPELGANGER49]

@@ajbfwb I have S23 and that is the big factor ,fit 3 will work perfect with Samsung phone ,but I guess the app is lacking something ,I will buy it and hope they release updates ,couse I don't think the hardware inside the tracker itself is the problem.

[@eellad]

@@DOPPELGANGER49 i used fit3 for just over a week and returned it due to the issues you mentioned

[@muhammadnoman06]

Hello, which one is better xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro or Samsung fit 3 band? Please reply, I'm confused between these two. Thanks

[@TechMishka]

Both are good. The 8 Pro has in-built GPS for more precise outdoor workout tracking.

[@muhammadnoman06]

@@TechMishka Thank you brother. My heart was inclined towards 8 pro, so I'm going to buy this one. 🔥

[@PuteriHusnia]

Thank you for the question.. i'm also confused but thankfully thi question is already aswered 😆

[@muhammadnoman06]

@@PuteriHusnia I bought band 8 pro and it's really good

[@PuteriHusnia]

@@muhammadnoman06 i finally decided to buy band 8 pro 🤣 but i think i'm sensitive with the sensor on the bottom of the band. It irritates my hand and left red marks like burnt

[@saulgoodmanxd]

I recently started a work-from-home job and noticed I've gained about 5-6 kgs in just 2 months. I'm now motivated to exercise and burn fat, so I'm considering getting a fitness tracker. I have a Xiaomi device, but since Xiaomi hasn't launched a Mi Band in India for over 3 years, I'm opting for the Samsung Fit 3. Despite initial concerns about compatibility without a Galaxy phone, it's working well. It's disappointing that Xiaomi hasn't released a new band or watch for the Indian market, forcing us to look elsewhere for fitness trackers.can u make a detailed video on mi band 8 vs Samsung galaxy fit 3 😅

[@TechMishka]

I will likely wait for MiBand 9 and then compare to Galaxy fit

[@juanhrld]

Hi Mishka! Can this connect to Strava and Spotify?

[@TechMishka]

It has a Strava integration. As for Spotify - it can only control it when it is playing on your phone. You can play, pause, skip or play the previous track and control the volume.

[@cmgestevao]

Good evening. It seems to be an excellent smart band, but I can't find an important piece of information! Does the Xiaomi smart band 8 pro notify (vibrate and/or display message) when it loses the Bluetooth connection with the mobile phone?

[@TechMishka]

Yes this option is available

[@cmgestevao]

@@TechMishka Where? I have bought it last weekend and could not find it!

[@gtorres1719]

How do you set it to miles instead of Km for running?

[@TechMishka]

It it in the smartphone app settings as far as I remember

[@essaundiema5745]

A 2.5D Glass would've been amazing. But that's now on the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro

[@TechMishka]

Indeed

[@essaundiema5745]

@TechMishka I've got the 9 Pro today and I love it. Thought a missing button/knob would impact ease of use, but nope!

[@mr.nobody6667]

You should do in depth analysis of Redmi Watch 5 Lite vs Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro

[@TechMishka]

This watch is currently available for India only

[@Urhotash]

​@@TechMishkaIts not, its available in philippines too.

[@BradWilsonNYC]

I have the Smart Band 8 and I'm satisfied with it. Is the Smart Band 8 Pro a worthwhile upgrade?

[@TechMishka]

It has a GPS. Which can be quite nice for tracking workouts

[@Mautifko]

Alexa is not working for me, every time I open the app it says: connect to mi fitness and let the app run in the background. Does anyone know a fix? (I have global model)

[@TechMishka]

Try opening Minfitness and run it again. Make sure in Mi Fitness to add your Amazon account

[@Mautifko]

@@TechMishka I don’t have an option to add Amazon account. Is it maybe that I have a wrong region? (My current region is Netherlands)

[@noobcode9815]

​@@Mautifko might be late but heres how .. long press the app select app info select battery ang toggle allow background activity

[@DJDreadnought]

in app it says can measure blood pressure and v02 max cant find how to check it anywhere on band .but theyre there in the phone app so im confused .

[@TechMishka]

The app shows all the possible sections not necessarily covered by your tracker. BP is not supported with this one. You can see VO2max in the HR details

[@aisteskirutyte4742]

Hey! would you recommend this band or Huawei Band 9? Thanks for the videos!

[@TechMishka]

Both are awesome

[@JD-xl2zc]

Hi, can it receives calls and app alerts like sms, WhatsApp?

[@TechMishka]

Notifications - yes. Calls - not

[@watchdogguy3371]

How can you get the max speed in kmh? I cant get it. Need help here

[@TechMishka]

You set the watch to a EU region and it will show in km/h

[@watchdogguy3371]

@@TechMishka thanks a lot. Cheers

[@tsankailieva]

Are we to expect an NFC version for Europe soon?

[@TechMishka]

I don't think so...

[@filipstadler6939]

Can you look The screen somehow so it doesn't switch on and to do different things when going into water?

[@TechMishka]

You can keep it locked

[@ssamalmenhali]

Are there any differences between the Chinese and global versions? Because the price difference in my country is half the price of the Chinese version of Amazon

[@TechMishka]

There are. Usually insignificant. The Chinese edition supports only Chinese and English languages and you have to set region to China in the app.

[@ssamalmenhali]

@@TechMishka This is a problem for me, I will bear the price difference for a better experience. Thank you ❤️

[@faizalias4919]

I have uninstalled and install a few time. Yet when using Alexa, it says ‘connect to the apps’. What is wrong and how to connect with Alexa? Im using iPhone btw.

[@TechMishka]

Is Alexa.availavle for your region?

[@ricardteo]

Has anyone updated their mi band 8 pro to Hyper OS? and is there any notable differences?

[@TechMishka]

Not too many differences.

[@LGpi314]

now I need help deciding between the 3. Redmi4 vs Band 8 Pro vs GTS 4 mini 😥😥😥

[@ychongy]

Did you pick one yet?

[@LGpi314]

@@ychongy Amazon has a sale on GTR 3 for 79 and I grabbed it. I don't need the latest.

[@TechMishka]

GTR 3 is a great choice!

[@ewoudbakker4515]

Are these still available ? Cant seem to find one

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, still available.

[@poltergeist____]

does it have a mic and speaker? can you make calls from it?

[@TechMishka]

No option to make phone calls.

[@Mautifko]

@@TechMishkait does have a microphone. (But yeah it can’t make phone calls)

[@woodybg]

One correction, that's the Pro model. Thank you for the video as always!

[@TechMishka]

Thanks for that! Just fixed it

[@AndreiVizitiu-ze3mh]

does it have an app like samsung notes? if yes i need it in school :))

[@TechMishka]

Unfortunately - not.

[@GabriellaAlisca-dv7om]

Can listen music while wear earbud/earphone?

[@TechMishka]

Nope

[@Timothy-i4v]

is it water tight

[@TechMishka]

Yeah

[@Secret_motivator15]

Does it receive the messages from Telegram or other popular social media as Telegram, Ig, Discord?

[@TechMishka]

Sure

[@Secret_motivator15]

@@TechMishka It receives the messages, but sadly you cannot reply from there.

[@MarkClydesdale]

Had mine for the past 5 months unfortunately not the global version but love it nonetheless

[@TechMishka]

Versions are almost the same. Enjoy having it ♥️

[@pepasverkos9544]

Hi, I would like to ask if there is a Xiaomi Home app

[@TechMishka]

No

[@aafiqmohd]

Mid-Smart Fitness?

[@TechMishka]

Yeah

[@RaahimFahd]

Does it have a gps? So if i don't have my phone it can still record my route while doing activities like walking and cycling?

[@TechMishka]

This is what the video covers as well

[@ianasekulova9662]

It seems my smart band 8 pro isn't counting steps accurately. How do I calibrate it? I can't find the "calibrate" button in the "profile" page..

[@TechMishka]

No calibration option, sadly. Check for firmware updates

[@ianasekulova9662]

@@TechMishka благодаря 🙂

[@Mrdanjoi]

Мисля че преди няколко седмици ви видях в мол Плаза в Пловдив , ако не се бъркам ! Щях да се снимам с вас 😂

[@TechMishka]

Със сигурност не съм бил аз. За последно бях в Пловдив миналата есен ❤️

[@chiizuu752]

Are you able to control music from music players that aren't Spotify?

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, as long as they are running on the phone.

[@itsprivate3061]

I like the MI much more, if only it had included GPS

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@aedossarif3063]

can use NFC Payment?

[@TechMishka]

No

[@WfengSat]

xiaomi 8Pro has NFC.

[@kellyshu7411]

So yes or no? Anyone used it in Malaysia before?​@@WfengSat

[@rudacogorajeannette1385]

How can I turn off the back green light

[@TechMishka]

It helps the sensors to measure your health data. Perhaps.disabling HR and SpO2 tracking will help

[@sahnidivyam]

Any idea how to get band 8 pro in India

[@TechMishka]

Go to a Xiaomi store and get one?

[@sahnidivyam]

Not yet launched in India

[@dimitra7027]

nfc?

[@TechMishka]

Nope

[@yasminalarfg8073]

Is there a calculator in it?

[@TechMishka]

Nope

[@yasminalarfg8073]

@@TechMishkaoh🥲💔

[@dawnbradley-fromstresstobl920]

Does anyone have an image of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro watch screen when in running mode? Thanks!

[@TechMishka]

It is very similar to the shots while in walking mode.

[@emilkononczuk5801]

This or Redmi Watch 4?

[@TechMishka]

Redmi watch 4 ♥️

[@ychongy]

​@@TechMishkawould the redmi watch 4 be the best preferred one around the same price point?

[@andros4323]

The watch doesnt have an in built gps...

[@andros4323]

It uses the one in your phone...

[@TechMishka]

This one has. Only available with certain workout modes.

[@telugunewshorts]

Xiaomi smart band 8 pro VS amazfit Bip 5 for sleeping

[@telugunewshorts]

Buying

[@TechMishka]

I'd vote for the Band 8 Pro

[@rafidywolf1504]

It feels very uncomfortable for some reason.

[@TechMishka]

Hmm, this is strange. Can you name a model which feels more comfortable?

[@rafidywolf1504]

@TechMishka I'm using band 8 Pro chinese version , I used to use huawei band 3 and used to be very comfortable , I tried switching bands on my 8 Pro but it still gives my hands numbness and pain so what I do is switch it between both hands..

[@sharon3157]

Because of the strap is not comfortable?

[@rafidywolf1504]

@sharon3157 right , the strap that came with it is very uncomfortable , and the circle in the middle or the overall design is a little painful and uncomfortable for me . I have bought a rubber case for it and a bunch of new straps , found a few that made my experience much better but still it isn't what I was used to.

[@sharon3157]

@rafidywolf1504 me too I prefer amazfit gts 3 or amazfit smartwatch es

[@yourbear2812]

This is perfect size for my wrist

[@TechMishka]

Yeah, same here ☺️

[@SharonHayman-o4w]

Has no calendar sync

[@TechMishka]

Not yet?

[@oceanMila15]

Can you text on it?

[@TechMishka]

No, you can't

[@oceanMila15]

​@@TechMishka ah okay

[@England1984]

The strap is awful. Keeps falling off and not many decent straps in the market.

[@TechMishka]

😔

[@imfosher]

not band band pro

[@TechMishka]

True that, I have made a mistake with the title.

[@-Pkji-]

7 hours sleep 😯 damn

[@TechMishka]

Too much or not enough 😊?

[@ThePencilGodUprising]

definitely too much😂

[@jasonpeng817]

7pro is better imo

[@TechMishka]

👍👍

[@andros4323]

Why?

[@JustNaf]

I have it since it was out and I'm still having notification issue...

[@ifacedownworship]

7 Pro was very BUGGY with little storage!

[@jasonpeng817]

@@ifacedownworship I've never had an issue

[@AbdulHannan008]

Please compare with Galaxy fit 3

[@TechMishka]

The Fit 3 is much more advanced.

[@alikaboglu]

Why these thick bezels? Almost all smart watches have thick bezels.Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro has a beautiful design but has thick bezels.So I won't buy it

[@TechMishka]

Sounds like a great match to Pixel 8a ☺️