# Garmin Vivosmart 5 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Garmin Vivosmart 5 (Garmin) and Xiaomi Smart Band 9 (Xiaomi) among fitness trackers.

## Side by side

| Spec | Garmin Vivosmart 5 | Xiaomi Smart Band 9 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $149.99 | not published |
| Brand | Garmin | Xiaomi |
| Released | 2022-04 | — |
| Form factor | band | band |
| Display | OLED 0.84in monochrome | AMOLED 1.62in |
| Battery days | 7 | 21 |
| Gps | No | No |
| Spo2 | Yes | Yes |
| Ecg | No | No |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Water resistance (m) | 50 | 50 |

## Key differences

- Display: Garmin Vivosmart 5 OLED 0.84in monochrome vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9 AMOLED 1.62in
- Battery days: Garmin Vivosmart 5 7 vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9 21

## What reviewers say

**Garmin Vivosmart 5** — Three whitelisted testers (DC Rainmaker, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) field-tested the exact Vivosmart 5. All praise its accurate optical heart rate, ~7-day battery (with all-day SpO2 off), and free no-subscription Garmin Connect data, but flag the dated monochrome screen and missing onboard GPS. DC Rainmaker calls it a rare miss and overpriced versus the $149 Fitbit Charge 5; TechRadar calls it excellent for everyday wellbeing; Tom's Guide rates it a good tracker that falls short without GPS. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Garmin Vivosmart 5: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/newsroom/press-release/featured/simple-and-streamlined-garmin-vivosmart-5-fitness-tracker-is-the-effortless-way-to-take-charge-of-your-everyday-health-wellness-and-activity/ (garmin.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Xiaomi Smart Band 9: https://www.mi.com/global/product/xiaomi-smart-band-9/specs/ (mi.com, verified 2026-07-08)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/fitness-trackers/garmin-vivosmart-5-vs-xiaomi-smart-band-9/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Garmin Vivosmart 5 ($149.99) vs Xiaomi Smart Band 9 (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/fitness-trackers/garmin-vivosmart-5-vs-xiaomi-smart-band-9/
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