This comparison takes a look at the differences between Mi Band 5 vs Amazfit Bip S to help you decide which is a better choice for you. While Bip S is a smartwatch, Mi Band 5 is a smartband. However, both share a lot in common as per fitness tracking features, managing notifications from your phone, and long battery life. Mi Band 5 was recently released, it succeeds Mi Band and comes with a larger and brighter display, more fitness tracking features, and an improved battery life. This makes it a worthy competitor against Bip S which is priced a bit higher.
Mi Band 5 vs Amazfit Bip S Full Specs Compared
| Mi Band 5 | Amazfit Bip S | |
|---|---|---|
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ABOUT DEVICE | ||
| Device name | Mi Band 5 | Amazfit Bip S |
| Device type | Fitness smartband | Sport/Fitness smartwatch |
| Predessesor | MI Band 4 | -- |
| Successor | __ | -- |
| Released date | June, 2020 | January, 2020 |
| Ideal for | Unisex | Unisex |
DISPLAY | ||
| Display type | AMOLED | TFT LCD |
| Display size | 1.1 inches | 1.28 inch |
| Display resolution | 294 x 126 pixel | 178 x 178 pixels |
| Pixel density | _ | -- |
| Input type | Touchkey, Touchscreen | Touchscreen, 1 physical button |
| Always-on | No | Yes |
| Customizable watch face | Yes | Yes |
BODY | ||
| Shape | Rectangular/curved | Rectangular/curved |
| Dimension | 46.95 x 18.15 x 12.45mm | 42 x 35.3 x 11.4mm |
| Weight | 11.9g (excluding straps) | 31g |
| Casing material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Strap/band material | TPU | Silicone |
| Bezel Material | Polycarbonate | Polycarbonate |
| Strap size | 155 - 219mm | 20 mm |
| Interchangeable band | 155 - 219mm | Yes, 20mm |
| Screen protection | 2.5D Tempered glass | Corning Gorilla glass 3 |
| Water resistant/Protection | Yes, 5ATM | Yes, 5ATM |
| Swim-proof | Recommended | Yes, recommended |
| Color(s) | Yellow, teal, navy blue, mint, green, orange and black | Carbon black Warm pink Red orange White |
MEMORY | ||
| RAM | 512KB | -- |
| Internal storage | 16MB | -- |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 | Bluetooth v5.0 |
| Bluetooth calling | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| NFC | Yes (China) | No |
| Payment system | Ali Pay Union Pay (China) | None |
| GPS | No (Connected GPS) | Yes, GPS/GLONASS |
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY | ||
| Technology | None | None |
| SIM | None | None |
| Band | No | No |
NOTIFICATIONS | ||
| Email alert | Yes | Yes |
| SMS alert | Yes | Yes |
| Calls alert | Yes | Yes |
| Event reminder | Yes | Yes |
| Weather | Yes | Yes |
| Third-party apps | Yes | Yes |
| Text response | No | No |
FITNESS TRACKING | ||
| Sleep apnea | No | No |
| Sleep tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Steps | Yes | Yes |
| Floors climbed | No | No |
| Heart rate monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Calories | Yes | Yes |
| Distance | Yes | Yes |
| Stress | Yes | No |
| VO2 Max. | Yes | No |
| Blood oxygen | No | No |
| Blood pressure | No | No |
| Menstrual cycle tracking | Yes | No |
| Swim tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Under-water heart rate tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded maps | No | No |
| On-screen workout modes | No | No |
| Triathlon mode | No | No |
| ECG Tracking | No | No |
| Preloaded sport modes | Yes, 11 | Yes, 10 |
| Safety tracking | No | No |
MEDIA | ||
| Audio | No | No |
| Music streaming | No | No |
| Bluetooth music | No | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | No | No |
| Microphone | MEMS microphone | No |
| Camera | No | No |
SENSORS | ||
PLATFORM | ||
| Operating system (OS) | Proprietary OS | Proprietary OS |
| Chipset | -- | -- |
| CPU | -- | -- |
| GPU | -- | -- |
BATTERY | ||
| Type of battery | Non-removable Li-Polymer battery | Non-removable Li-ion battery |
| Battery capacity | 125mAh | 200 mAh |
| Battery life | Standby: 3 Weeks+ Mixed usage: 20 days+ Continuous Usage: 14 days | Standby: 90days Mixed Usage: 40 days+ GPS tracking: 20 hrs+ |
| Charging type | Magnetic charger | 2-pins POGO pin |
| Charging time | About 1hr+ | About 2-3 hours |
| Battery saver mode | No | No |
| Solar power | No | No |
| Rapid charging | Yes | No |
CLOCK FEATURES | ||
| Time/Date | Yes | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm | Yes | Yes |
OTHER FUNCTIONS | ||
| Control camera | Yes | Yes |
| Music control | Yes | Yes |
| Find phone | Yes | Yes |
MISC | ||
| Compatibility | Android 5.0+ iOS 10.0+ | Android 5.0+ iOS 10.0+ |
| Companion app | Mi Fit App | Zepp app (Formerly Amazfit app) |
| Voice command | Xiao AI Voice(China) | No |
BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Mi Band 5 | Amazfit Bip S | |
| Straps | Straps | |
| Charger | Charger | |
| Quick start guide | Quick start guide | |
| NOTE: We can't guarantee that all the information on this table are 100% correct. Read full disclaimer. Please, report an error. | ||
| Official Site | Official Site | |
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