Xiaomi Smart Band 8

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Xiaomi Smart Band 8 — Disadvantages

Smartphone editorial team · Updated:

Cons

Our editorial view of this model’s strengths and limitations.

The band shows incoming-call notifications but cannot replace your phone for conversations. It has no LTE/eSIM or Wear OS app store. Its focus is activity tracking and brief notifications.

Charging requires a compatible magnetic cable. A standard USB-C cable cannot plug directly into the band, so pack the supplied charger when travelling.

There is no built-in GPS. Bring your phone and allow Mi Fitness to access location when you want to record a running or walking route.

How do we assess advantages and disadvantages?

Our editorial assessment draws on specifications, manufacturer documentation and available material about the model. It does not imply our own laboratory testing. We distinguish physical RAM from virtual expansion; features and box contents can vary by market. Reference prices are conversions; check the store for the final price of an offer.