Xiaomi’s Smart Band series has long dominated the budget wearable market, and the new Xiaomi Smart Band 10 aims to continue that legacy. Arriving at just £39, it promises to redefine what a cheap fitness tracker can do. With a larger display, new sensors, and improved smarts, this latest installment builds on an already successful formula, raising the question: is this the new king of fitness trackers?
💡 Brighter, Bigger Display and Refined Design
The most noticeable upgrade on the Smart Band 10 is the screen. It now features a larger and brighter 1.72-inch AMOLED display, which makes everything from notifications to watch faces feel less cramped and easier to view. Xiaomi has also introduced new design options, including a premium ceramic finish case and a variety of optional straps, allowing for more customization. Removing and swapping straps is now a breeze, thanks to a simple two-button mechanism on the back.
🏊♂️ Enhanced Sports and Health Tracking
At its core, the Smart Band 10 is all about tracking your health and fitness. A key hardware improvement is the new 9-axis motion sensor, which most notably improves the accuracy of swim tracking, now offering a claimed 96% lap count accuracy. It can also broadcast your heart rate data in real-time to other connected equipment like cycling computers. For daily activity, it reliably tracks steps and sleep, with step counts proving to be very close to other trackers.
🔋 Solid Battery Life and Smart Features
Battery performance remains a strong point. The Smart Band 10 is rated for up to 21 days of battery life on a single charge, which drops to a still-impressive 9 days if you use the always-on display feature. This means you can go for over a week without worrying about charging. It runs on HyperOS 2.0, which is smooth and easy to navigate, offering useful smartwatch features like weather forecasts, music controls, and a focus mode to eliminate distractions. For its low price, it’s a remarkably complete package.
📋 Key Features Summary
- 🖥️ 1.72-inch AMOLED display (larger & brighter)
- 💎 Ceramic finish option with customizable straps
- 🔁 Quick-release strap mechanism (2-button design)
- 📡 9-axis motion sensor for improved tracking
- 🏊 96% swim lap tracking accuracy
- ❤️ Real-time heart rate broadcasting to external devices
- 🛌 Accurate step and sleep tracking
- 🔋 Up to 21 days battery (9 days with always-on display)
- 🧠 Runs on HyperOS 2.0 (weather, music, focus mode)
- 💰 Ultra-affordable price: £39
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Sawh, Mike. “Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Review.” Tech Advisor, September 2025, pp. 72-79.
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