It's 2023, and the bracelet world is still rolling. On April 17th, Huawei Nova 11 full-scene launch conference just released the Huawei Band 8 , followed by the release of the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 on April 18th. The two most anticipated new products in the bracelet world, this pair of idiots in the bracelet world, fall in love with each other and kill each other. I have experienced both products for the first time, so let's take a look at which of the two products is better.
Anxious students can skip to the end of the article to read the conclusion:
1. Appearance (Huawei focuses on thinness, Xiaomi focuses on fashion)
1. Style The two styles can be described as very distinctive and recognizable. Huawei's technology is leading, and the price of Xiaomi accessories has risen sharply.
The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 still adopts the design of the runway screen, and the process is done with NCVM spraying similar to the Xiaomi Mi Band 7Pro. The Xiaomi Mi Band 8 finally changed the way to disassemble the strap this time. The push-type quick release is more convenient to replace the strap, so Xiaomi also released ten accessories at one time for everyone to choose from. Dozens of posters were also distributed overwhelmingly. ( However, the price of accessories is 149 yuan, almost catching up with the bracelet 7 after the price reduction. ) I would like to ask: Where is the cost performance that Mr. Lei claims? ? By comparison, it was found that the TPU strap of Band 7 last year was still 19.9 yuan,and this year the TPU accessories of Band 8 immediately rose to 39 yuan . Is this treating us like leeks? ? ? Or the other half of the premium is used for marketing!!!
The Huawei Band 8 still takes the light and thin route, and continues to crush other bracelets in terms of wearing experience. The thickness of 8.99mm refreshes the new ceiling of large-screen smart bracelets. Carefully comparing Huawei Band 7 and Huawei Band 8, we can find that this time Huawei continues to use a 1.47-inch square screen, but the overall style adopts a more concise and tough vertical edge design. This design is a bit fruity. It is also the first time this style has been adopted in the bracelet industry. However, the author carefully compared the parameters and found that the size of the Huawei Band 8 is smaller than that of the Band 7, which proves that Huawei's direction on the band is firmly in the direction of miniaturization and lilightweightThis reminds me of a senior who told me before: It is too difficult to miniaturize consumer electronics. Indeed, in such a small place, as a dojo in a snail shell, extreme stacking must be considered in order to fit all the devices in and ensure battery life. This shows that Huawei's technology is still far ahead. The thickness of the Mi Band 6 released by Huawei two years ago reached the existing 10.99mm thickness of the Xiaomi Mi Band 8.
| size | |
|---|---|
| Huawei Band 8 | 43.45mm×24.54mm×8.99mm |
| Huawei Band 7 | 44.35mm×26mm×9.99mm |
| Mi Band 8 | 48*22.5*10.99mm |
| Mi Band 7 | 46.5*20.7*12.55mm |
As for many people on the Internet, there are mixed opinions on round edges and standing edges, but this innovation of Huawei Band 8 is undoubtedly not to give consumers more choices. If you like roundness, you can buy bracelet 7, if you like standing edges, you can buy bracelet 8.
2. Size and wearing feeling : 8 wins for Huawei bracelets .
After getting started with Huawei Band 8, the author has been wearing it for 24 hours, and it feels really comfortable, and it is as light as they advertised. The Huawei Band 8 has become thinner and slimmer this time, obviously moving in the direction of the bracelet. Indeed, I like wearing bracelets for so many years because they are lighter and more comfortable than watches, and there is no burden on exercise and sleep.
Although the screen of the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is still 1.62 this time, it is wider than the previous generation, and the sense of presence is still obvious. And Xiaomi's runway screen is not friendly to many women with thin wrists. Compared with so many generations of Mi Band, I prefer the size of Mi Band 6.
2. Hardware configuration
1. Screen: Xiaomi supports 60Hz high-refresh and ALS, and Huawei has a larger viewing area.
Although the screen size of the two models has not changed significantly compared with the previous generation, Xiaomi has upgraded the 60Hz high-brush and ambient light sensor this time, which is an improvement compared to the previous generation. (Someone will definitely ask me, is there any obvious improvement compared to Mi Band 7?)
My answer is: there is an improvement, but for the screen of the bracelet, the difference is not big. So users of Mi Band 7, I think it is not necessary to upgrade.
The second comparison of the screen is the display area. Although Xiaomi’s runway screen is recognizable, the disadvantage of the runway screen on the UX display is very obvious. For example, in such a rounded corner position, the text will be blocked, which will affect reading. The runway screen is too narrow, and the display effect on the chart is not as good as that of the square screen.
Viewable area comparison:
| Viewable area | |
|---|---|
| Huawei Band 8 | 574mm^2 |
| Mi Band 8 | 530mm^2 |
Black border comparison: Both are not perfect, and Huawei is more symmetrical.
The big chin of Xiaomi Mi Band 8 is still very big, and it has not changed from the previous generation plan.
Compared with Band 7, the black edge of Huawei Band 8 is more symmetrical.
2. Quick release: flat
Both of them have upgraded the quick release, which is undoubtedly good for consumers, and the disassembly is more convenient.
3. Watch straps and accessories: Xiaomi’s price has risen; Huawei’s nylon braided watch strap is the lightest in the industry.
Huawei has launched a nylon braided watch strap this time, which claims to weigh only 4g. This is what I am most looking forward to in the whole conference. Unfortunately, I have to wait another month to get started.
Although Xiaomi has produced a lot of accessories, the price is far ahead of the previous generation. Here are a few data I think Xiaomi is a bit slippery + gimmick :
Although Xiaomi has launched necklace and bracelet straps, double lap straps . But... here comes the problem:
- Necklace mode: Does not support heart rate measurement, and Xiaomi himself said that the step count is not accurate. I want to ask what is the purpose of spending 149 yuan to buy a rope to hang around my neck?
- Double lap strap/bracelet strap: The accuracy of heart rate and blood oxygen will also decrease. Xiaomi also made a statement in the small print in the introduction on the official website.
It seems that Xiaomi gave up the basic functions of step counting, heart,rate, and blood oxygen of the wristband for the sake of fashion. I am not optimistic about this. You are also welcome to discuss.
3. Battery life (Huawei’s fast charging is faster, and Xiaomi’s battery capacity is 10mAh more than Huawei’s)
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has upgraded the battery this time, from 180mAh to 190mAh (10mAh more than Huawei), and has done fast charging. It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Band 7 and 1 hour to fully charge the Band. But I would like to say, why did Xiaomi change the charging cable, the charging cable of the Band 8 and the charging cable of the Band 7 cannot be used in common. Why!
The Huawei Band 8 fast charge is fully charged in 45 minutes Both are magnetic fast charging, and Huawei is a bit ahead
Let’s look at the battery life: Huawei’s longest use is 14 days, and Xiaomi’s is 16 days. AOD mode, Huawei is 3 days, Xiaomi is 6 days. In the blink of an eye, Xiaomi seems to be much better. But a closer look reveals the truth here. Mi Band 8 is equivalent to the AOD mode improvement of Mi Band 7. In fact, the test conditions have been changed .Xiaomi is really a bit unkind, bullying consumers and not reading small print. The author later carefully compared the test conditions of Huawei and Xiaomi, and found that the difference is also very large. So this battery life, I think Xiaomi is a bit too hyped. I don't feel like I'm sweating for Mr. Lei. Is it really good to do marketing like this?
| Mi Band 7 | Mi Band 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| AOD claims | 3 days | 6 days |
| 24/7 Heart Rate Monitoring | 1 minute/time | 30 minutes/time |
| High precision sleep monitoring | turn on | closure |
| sleep breathing quality monitoring | turn on | closure |
| 24/7 Stress Monitoring | turn on | closure |
| notification | 200 pieces/day | 100 pieces/day |
| Start exercising every week | 90 minutes | 60 minutes |
| Raise your wrist to turn on the screen | 500 times/day | closure |
Let’s look at the AOD test conditions of Xiathe omi Mi Band 8 and Huawei Mi Band 8. I don’t know whether it’s Xiaomi’s slickness or Huazi’s honesty:
| Huawei Band 8 | Mi Band 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| AOD claims | 3 days | 6 days |
| 24/7 Heart Rate Monitoring | Normally open | 30 minutes/time |
| Scientific Sleep Monitoring | turn on | closure |
| All day blood oxygen monitoring | turnmanual | Manual measurement 2 times |
| 24/7 Stress Monitoring | turn on | closure |
| notification | 50 pieces/day 6 incoming calls 3 alarm clocks | 100 lines/day 10 incoming calls 3 alarm clocks |
| bright screen | 500 times | - |
| Start exercising every week | 60 minutes | 60 minutes |
4. Health (Huawei’s health management is more professional and has cooperation with authoritative organizations)
Let's talk about health. We all know that Huawei has been investing heavily in the field of health.
The main selling point of the Huawei bracelet this time is also health upgrades. The author compared the upgrade of Huawei Band 8 this time, which can be said to be full of sincerity. The TruSeen algorithm has been upgraded to 5.0 (the algorithm carried by GT3), and the TruSleep algorithm has been upgraded to 3.0 (the algorithm carried by Watchbuds). For a small bracelet, it is not stingy at all.
| Mi Band 8 | Huawei Band 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| heart rratesupported | Supported, but the algorithm is unknown | Upgraded TruSeen5.0 self-developed algorithm, the accuracy increased by 10% |
| blood oxygen | Supported, but the algorithm is unknown | Upgraded TruSeen5.0 self-developed algorithm, the accuracy increased by 10% |
| to sleep | Supported, but the algorithm is unknown | Upgrade TruSleep3.0 self-developed algorithm, the accuracy increased by 10% |
| pressure | Supported, but the algorithm is unknown support | Support, passed the authoritative test certification of the Institute of Psychology, Chinese Academy of Sciences |
| female menstrual cycle | support | support |
| Sleep Apnea Risk screeningnot | not support | Support, cooperation with tertiary hospitals |
| Arrhythmia screeningnot | not support | Support, cooperation with tertiary hospitals |
1. Algorithm
Students who don't know Huawei's self-developed algorithm can move here to learn:
2. sleep
Let’s take a look at the main sleep function of Huawei Band 8 this time. The author has experienced the overall experience in the past few days and it is still very good. First of all, before going to bed, there are many sleep aid services through Clover's bedtime reminder and sleep mode, as well as the sports health APP. After waking up, you can see your sleep data on the bracelet. The author wears Huawei Band 8 and Mi Band 8 at the same time. Made a comparison on the APP side:
| Mi Band 8 | Huawei Band 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| sleep score | not support | support |
| Deep Sleep Continuity Analysis | not support | support |
| Sleep aid service (music, etc.) | not support | support |
| Sleep Interpretation and Advice | not support | support |
| Smart Sleep Improvement Program | not support | support |
| Snoring Sleep Talk Monitoring | not support | support |
| Sleep Apnea Research | not support | support |
Let's take a look at the bracelet side:
| Mi Band 8 | Huawei Band 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| sleep score | not support | support |
| Sleep Goals and Completion Rates | not support support sleep | support |
| sleep staging data | Show deep sleep, light sleep, REM percentage | Displays deep sleep, light sleep, REM duration, and high and low states |
| sleep mode | Set a fixed time period on the APP side | Support setting manual, automatic entry, and exit, timed entry and exit Support multiple periods Support distinguishing between weekdays and weekends |
| sleep dial | not support support | support |
| Mi Band 8 | Huawei Band 8 | |
| sleep score not | not support | support |
| Goals and Completion Rates | does do not support display | support |
| sleep staging data only | Only display the percentage of deep sleep, light sleep, REM, the user has no perception | Supports the display of deep sleep, light sleep, REM duration and high and low slow sleeppeep |
| sleep mode only | Only supports setting a fixed time period in the APP | •Support manual, automatic entry and exit, timed entry and exit sleep mode •Support setting multiple time periods •Support distinguishing between weekdays and weekends |
| sleep dial | not suafter afterr | After entering the sleep mode, enter the sleep watch face, automatically reduce the screen brightness, and help you fall asleep better |
| Mi Band 8 | Huawei Band 8 | |
| sleep score | not support | support |
| Deep Sleep Continuity Analysis | not support | support |
| Sleep aid service (music, etc.) | not support | support |
| Sleep Interpretation and Advice | not support | support |
| Smart Sleep Improvement Program | not support | support |
| Snoring Sleep Talk Monitoring | not support | support |
| Sleep Apnea Research | not support | support |
Finally, the author would like to talk about sleep apnea risk screening and arrhythmia analysis. There are friends around me who snore very badly, and they didn't take it seriously before.
5. Sports (Xiaomi mostly focuses on gameplay, Huawei wins on professionalism)
| Mi Band 8 | Huawei Band 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| sport type | 150 | 100 |
| running | running course | Smart Running Plan Running Power Index |
| app | millet sports health | Huawei Sports Health |
| number of courses | 100+ | 600+ |
| running beans | support | not support |
| swim | Real-time heart rate for swimming is not supported | Swimming real-time heart rate |
| professional algorithm | Algorithm unknown | TruSport self-developed algorithm |
| Vitality value paid | PAI like Zepp Life | - |
1. Types of sports
Xiaomi Mi Band 8 still played "addition" this time, and upgraded to 150 kinds of sports, but the author went to see the specific 150 kinds of sports in the official answer. Surprisingly, there are chess, board games, checkers, Go, etc. Incredible movement. It feels like Xiaomi is playing a numbers game and marketing users here. The most disappointing thing for the author is the vitality value. This is actually the PAI on Band 7, with the vest changed.
The author guesses that since the Band 8 is no longer manufactured by Huami, naturally Huami’s PAI cannot be used by Xiaomi. So Xiaomi changed the PAI into a vest called vitality value. Isn't this the cottage of Chiguoguo? I wonder what Huami thinks when he sees it? ? ?
In contrast, a search of information found that after 6 years of exploration, Huawei spent 200 million to build a sports health laboratory and developed the TruSport scientific sports system, which is more professional and convincing. Through algorithms, Huawei can more accurately collect various physical indicators generated by the human body during running, scientifically analyze the collected exercise data, and present the most reasonable training tips. TruSport is in the same direction as the current international cutting-edge training focus and can build a complete running scientific training theory.
In addition, the author recently went swimming and found that the Huawei Band 8 actually supports real-time heart rate for swimming. This function is only made by Apple in the industry. Unexpectedly, Huawei's more than 200 bracelets also support this function.
2. Running beans:
The author also bought one to come back to experience. After the experience, I found that there are several problems:
1. Running bean mode: You can’t record your heart rate, and you can’t see whether your heart rate range is in fat loss or aerobic. This is very unfriendly to people like me who have been doing aerobic fat loss for a long time.
2. It is inconvenient to disassemble. The running bean is plugged in and out, and it is difficult to take it out. You need to use tools. Although Xiaomi provides a small pick, it is too easy to lose.
3. Price, this running pod sells for 39 yuan, which I feel is not worth it, 19.9 can be considered.
4. Accuracy issue. During the test, the author found that Xiaomi's running bean mode is not as accurate as they advertise. Later, when I watched the video at station B, I also saw bloggers reporting the same problem.
As for measuring running posture, I don’t know if you still remember that Huawei launched a HUAWEI S-TAG last year , which weighs only 7.5g and can also detect riding. For users who really want to monitor their running posture, I think This product is more professional. Garmin has also launched a similar product GARMIN Running Dynamics Sensor_Baidu Encyclopedia .
In fact, I want to say that professional things should be left to professional equipment. Users who really run laps will not buy unprofessional equipment to monitor running posture. Most users will not buy two bracelets, one on the hand and one on the foot. If you really want to buy this for running posture monitoring, let me do the math:
- Xiaomi Mi Band 8 269 yuan + Bean Pod 39 yuan = 308 yuan
- Huawei S-TAG 299 yuan
The author found that Mr. Lei's abacus is still clever, and he is becoming more and more skillful in pulling wool.
3. Somatosensory interactive boxing
The author experienced several courses and found that the heart rate has been unable to increase, and the recognition accuracy has an obvious BUG, and the heart rate is basically in the warm-up stage. In fact, KEEP is the first bracelet in the industry to do somatosensory interaction, and the author has bought it before. The richness and experience of the courses inside will be much better than that of Mi Band 8. If it is for somatosensory interaction, I would like to advise you to experience Keep honestly. In addition to physical boxing, Keep also has Pamela's dance lessons and so on. The richness and entertainment are good.
6. Dial
| Huawei Band 8 | Mi Band 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of dials | 10000+ | 200+ |
| other | Outfit dials; dynamic dials; sports dials; super dials; more user-customizable functions | fun dial |
The highlight of the dial of Mi Band 8 is the free and interesting dial launched this time. There are a total of four mini-games: the villain crosses the bridge, who is the top student, the shooting master, and 2048. In fact, there are developers on the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 who have developed similar games, and the Xiaomi Mi Band 8 has officially developed these games. Some friends may like to play games on such a small screen, but the author is more inclined to play the king on a mobile phone.
AOD dial comparison: Huawei can see more clearly outdoors and display more content.
The highlight of the dial of Huawei Band 8 is that the number is 10,000+ and it is the first time that it supports wearing dials on the bracelet. I remember that wearing a dial is the selling point of Huawei GT Cyber. This time, Huawei put a function supported by a thousand-yuan watch on the top and bottom of the bracelet. The ladies in the author's office had a great time playing it. The author has experienced some wearing dials, and can generate 8 pictures based on different colors and patterns each time, which is 8N dials. That being said, there are quite a few free ones.
Huawei's dial also has a hidden skill, which is to support jumping from the dial to the application. There are also some controls on the official dial that can be customized by users. This is very convenient to use.
The author thinks that the dial of the Huawei Band 8 is more suitable for people of all stages. However, some dials of Huawei bracelets are charged, and the average price is 3~6 yuan. This author thinks it is acceptable. After all, the dial is the wisdom of the masses, and you can buy happiness by drinking a bottle of drink. Why not do it??
7. APP (Xiaomi Sports Health vs. Huawei Sports Health)
Both Mi Band 8 and 7Pro are manufactured by Huaqin. So Mi Band 8 cannot use Zepp Life. This is undoubtedly a disaster for old rice noodles.
Old users of Mi Band should know that the original Mi Band uses the Zepp Life App, developed by Huami. However, for some reason between Huami and Xiaomi, Xiaomi officially released Xiaomi Sports Health.
| Huawei Sports Health | millet sports health | |
|---|---|---|
| course | support | support |
| fitness program | support | not suppocurriculum curriculum |
| Curriculum control | support | not support |
| breathing exercises, meditation sessions | support | not support |
| sleep aid service, sleep aid course | support | not support food |
| food diary | support | not support |
| Smart Fat Loss Program | support | not supposmart smart |
| Smart Sleep Improvement Program | support | not support |
| National Physical Exercise Standards Online Compliance Test | support | not support |
8. Other functions (Huawei is more considerate)
| Huawei Band 8 | Mi Band 8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Negative screen for | For the first time, it is equipped with a smart negative screen function, supporting today's schedule, courier, flight, hotel, high-speed rail, credit card and other situational smart messages | not support |
| Miaoxiang Center | not support for | For the first time, Xiaomi Mi Band is equipped with Mi Miaoxiang Center, which can control a variety of Xiaomi smart devices, use the bracelet to control the audio flow of mobile phones, and switch with one button, making the operation more convenient. |
| drink water reminder | support | not support |
| medication reminder | support | not support sms |
| SMS quick reply | support | not suppbedtime bedtime |
| bedtime reminder | support | not support |
| WeChat call reminder | support | not support |
| phase of the moon | support | not support |
| Shortcut menu | 10 | 3 |
The author wants to say that the Smart Negative Screen of Huawei Band 8 and the Miaoxiang Center of Mi Band 8 are both good, but they are only adapted to their own mobile phones. Huawei Band 8 also provides thoughtful functions such as water drinking reminder, bedtime reminder, text message quick replies, and WeChat call reminder.
Huawei supports message reminders for WeChat incoming calls, but Xiaomi does not.
Nine. Summary
Finally, to sum up, if you value professionalism and practicality, please choose Huawei Band 8. Because what you buy may not only be a smart bracelet, but also a healthy lifestyle and a complete set of sports and health solutions.