Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review

Xiaomi continues to dominate the market with their affordable smart band line with the recent release of the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10. Here are some of the things you need to know before getting one!

The latest smartband from Xiaomi shows some promise when it comes to display and I’m totally smitten with the sheer size and compact look for the product. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 comes with a 1.72″ AMOLED display together with a 2.0mm bezel that’s super thin and very sporty. This came in handy when it comes to running around and also while doing casual, normal activities like brisk walking and other forms of exercise. The display doesn’t also directly distract you especially when you turn on the sleep function which is found in the settings area of the smart band.

The device’s display is also quite good with the right amount of brightness that’s also perfect for jogging or running at night.

Even in a dimly lit room, or a room with low light, the band’s display comes up on top because of the 1500 nits HBM brightness and because of the brightness on the unit, even when you’re under direct sunlight, you still get to see every little detail on the screen.

Speaking of screen, there’s also a ton of customization available for you with the Smart Band 10 including some neat watch faces you can choose from that’s been pre-loaded onto the device

Plus, like the last model, you can also download some other watch faces online through the Xiaomi app.

And if you’re wondering if it’s waterproof, the answer is yes. Because of it’s enhanced swimming mode, you get a waterproof device that also measures and tracks your heart rate even when you swim. The nine-axis sensor and AI-enhanced stroke recognition will make sure you log your best lap in the pool or at the beach which could help improve your performance.

The device also appears to have a vastly improved battery life. The 2025 release for the Xiaomi Smart Band line has proven that it’s battery life is no joking matter. It took me almost three weeks before the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 even hit red and required some bit of charging. Xiaomi has delivered on their promise of having a smart band with long lasting durability and up to 21 days of battery life. As of this writing, it has already been five days from 100% and I am only on 76%.

But the breakdown here is that if you’re using the device in standard or normal mode it’s going to last 21 days but if its on AOD mode it can go for 9 days and 8 days if its set on heavy lode mode. The more usage for this, the faster the battery drains but still you have to give it credit for lasting such a long time. I can’t write enough how much I love that it took me 3 weeks before the watch even hit the critical levels and it only took me less than an hour to charge it back to 100%.

Improved data gathering

There’s certainly a lot of improvements that have been added to the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10 including a faster and smarter way of gathering health data including your heart rate or measure your sleeping patterns that you can also track through the Xiaomi app that’s free to download.

The fun thing about the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is that you can easily synch up and measure your output with a dozen or so different activities. So it’s not just your steps that you can measure but how much calories you’ve burned in that Zumba class or that quick gym run. You name it, the Smart Band 10 might just have that.

Synching the Smart Band 10 to your phone not only allows you to have a certain degree of control but also check on notifications that you can also customize. But yes, it can definitely help you control your music, letting you skip to the next track, go back or pause.

But the key function of Smart Band 10 is assist you when it comes to doing physical activities. So here are the primary health activities that the watch can monitor

• Daily activity record
• Heart rate monitoring
• Blood oxygen monitoring
• Sleep monitoring
• Stress monitoring
• Women’s health management
• Breathing training

With an SRP of ₱2,499.00, you are getting every penny’s worth with the Xiaomi Smart Band 10. Highly recommended fitness buddy and especially a must-have for runners or people who are always on-the-go. It’s a step up from last year’s model especially when it comes to the design and durability and you will be amazed at the device’s battery life.