Following on from the excellent Mi Band 4, the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 5 again offers exceptional value for money. It delivers core fitness tracking features well, and improvements made to the color display and richer sports tracking make it more desirable. The major disappointment is the fact that the global edition is missing NFC, voice assistant support and some new watch faces – all of which are only available in China. If you can live without those features, this is a great fitness tracker that’s kind to your bank balance.
Brighter, more vibrant display; Improved charging setup; Strong heart rate performance;
GPS sports tracking setup is fiddly; Quite a plain look; Missing NFC and smart assistant outside China