Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Best for: Anyone who wants basic health tracking — steps, sleep, heart rate, SpO2 — without spending more than $40 or carrying a bulky watch. Works with both iPhone and Android. A popular choice for kids, older adults, and budget-conscious fitness beginners.
Full details →First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Android and iPhone users who want smartwatch health features (ECG, body composition, AI coaching) and a premium display at a price well below Apple Watch or Galaxy Watch. A strong pick if multi-day battery is a priority alongside health monitoring.
Full details →| Xiaomi Smart Band 9 | Amazfit Balance | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Fitness Tracker | Smartwatch |
| Platform | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| Battery | 14 days | 14 days |
| Always-on display | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cellular | ❌ | ❌ |
| Health sensors | hr, spo2, stress, sleep | ecg, spo2, hrv, hr, body comp, stress |
| Released | Jul 22, 2024 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Cycle length | 365 days | null days |
| Cycle advice | bad | neutral |
| Deals advice | good | neutral |
| Next model | — | — |
Most fitness trackers at this price use basic LCD displays. The Smart Band 9 brings a vivid AMOLED always-on screen — rare at this price point.
Continuous heart rate, SpO2, stress, and sleep tracking — all running for 2 weeks before charging. Most smartwatches last 1–2 days.
Full functionality on both platforms via the Mi Fitness app, including notifications, sleep analysis, and health trends.
Rare combination: a bright always-on AMOLED display and 14 days of typical use without charging.
Medical-grade ECG and bioelectrical impedance body fat analysis — features usually found only on watches costing $100–$200 more.
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