In May of this year, both Huawei and Xiaomi came out with seventh-generation bands. How should a customer choose between these two bracelets if they want to buy one? Today, we’ll compare the Huawei Band 7 standard version and the Xiaomi Band 7 standard version to see what makes them different and give you a buying guide.
Check out the detailed review: Xiaomi Mi Band 7
Check out the detailed review: Huawei Band 7
Specifications
| Xiaomi Mi Band 7 | Huawei Band 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| $ | CHECK PRICE | CHECK PRICE |
| Display | 1.62 AMOLED | 1.47 AMOLED |
| Resolution | 192 x 490 pixels (326 ppi) | 194 x 368 pixels (283 ppi) |
| Dimensions | 46.5 x 20.7 x 12.25 mm | 44.35 x 26 x 9.99 mm |
| Weight | 13,5 g | 16 g |
| IP Rating | 5 ATM | 5 ATM |
| GPS/NFS | No | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Battery | 180 mAh | 180 mAh |
| Battery life | 14 days battery life | 14 days battery life |
| Features | 120 sports modes, measures SPO2 and heart rate, sleep tracker, | 96 sport modes, measures SPO2 and heart rate |
The Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition looks very different from the Xiaomi Bracelet 7 Standard Edition. The Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition has a square shape, while the Xiaomi Bracelet 7 Standard Edition has an oval shape.
The Standard Edition of the Mi Band 7 has a diagonal screen size of 1.62 inches, while the Standard Edition of the Huawei Band 7 has a diagonal screen size of 1.47 inches (screen diagonal length). Due to the long diagonal of the screen on the standard Xiaomi Mi Band 7, the parameter that says the screen size is bigger doesn’t really make a big difference. Even though the gap between the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition and the Xiaomi Band 7 Standard Edition has shrunk a bit, the problem of the border is still more obvious because of cost and process limitations. Both bands have a big border at the bottom, and if the user changes the background, the border will stand out more.
In terms of the way it looks, the Xiaomi Band 7 standard edition is still in the same style as previous generations of products. However, it has a more rounded, young-sports-oriented look overall.
Overall, the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition looks more square, and the shell part has been frosted and painted to make it look and feel better. On the right side of the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition is a button that can also be used to control the bracelet.
The Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition looks more professional and has a more moody look, while the Xiaomi Bracelet 7 Standard Edition is younger and livelier and has a more sporty look. Both of these styles have their own features, but the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition will have more texture.
At this point, most smart bracelets or smart watches use photoelectric sensors to track and record heart rate, blood oxygen levels, and other information. The Apple Watch, which is the standard in the field of smart wear, is no different. So, the part of these smart wearable products that comes into contact with the body will be designed to make the sensor more comfortable for the skin.
The Xiaomi Band 7 Standard Edition looks like a long oval, and the area where your hand touches it is small. This means that the photoelectric sensor has a certain convexity, which will affect how comfortable it is to wear, and wearing it too tightly will also leave a mark.
Because the Huawei band 7 standard version is curved, the contact area between the bracelet and the hand is larger, making it fit better than the Xiaomi band 7 standard version. This means that its photoelectric sensor contact part doesn’t cause a high bulge, and it’s more comfortable to wear than the Xiaomi bracelet 7 standard version.
The Huawei Bracelet 7 Standard Edition will be more comfortable since the location of the photoelectric sensor affects how comfortable the user is.
The Huawei Band 7 standard version is worn like a traditional watch, with a buckle-style wristband that needs to be tied. The Xiaomi Band 7 standard version is also worn like a traditional watch, with a buckle-style wristband that can be worn directly on the force card. The two products are about the same in terms of how easy they are to wear.
Both the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition and the Xiaomi Band 7 Standard Edition use magnetic charging, which means that you don’t have to take the bracelet body off to charge it.
Due to the photoelectric sensor fittings, the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition is easier to control than the Xiaomi Band 7 Standard Edition.
Differences in supporting apps
The Huawei Sports Health APP can be used to connect the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition on both Android and iOS. It can also be installed on the Android model to see more detailed heart health data.
The Standard Edition of the Mi Band 7 can be connected and used on Android and iOS by installing the Xiaomi Sports Health APP or by connecting it to the Zepp Life app. This time, the author mostly uses the Xiaomi Sports Health APP, which was officially released by Xiaomi. The differences between the two apps’ support content will be pointed out at some points.
After the Huawei Sports Health APP connects to the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition, you can see your heart rate, sleep, exercise records, and stress in the health interface. The sports interface of the Huawei Sports Health APP can be used for running, cycling, or fitness programs. There are a number of courses and self-health assessment materials in the discovery interface. The smart device can be managed by the device interface. But you should know that some of these sports courses in Huawei’s Sports Health APP can only be used if you pay for a membership.
After connecting the Xiaomi Band 7 standard version to the Xiaomi Sports Health App, you can also see a bunch of your own data in the health interface of the APP. In the sports interface, you can record your workouts. It’s important to note that on the Android side of the Xiaomi sports health app, the sports interface will show a course recommendation, but the iOS side doesn’t have that option. The Xiaomi Sports Health APP has a device interface that can manage the smart device in the right way.
From the point of view of the supporting content of the relevant APP, the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition has more supporting content, such as more sports training content, self-health assessment projects, etc. Even though members have to pay for some of the content, it has more content overall and is better than the app that comes with the Xiaomi Band 7 Standard Edition.
Features
At this point, the band also takes on some of the lighter functions, which can make it easier to use. For example, smart wearable devices can be paid for offline, music can be controlled, and other functions can be done.
Both the Xiaomi Band 7 Standard Edition and the Huawei Bracelet 7 Standard Edition can be used to make offline payments. The Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition supports offline Alipay payments, while the Xiaomi Bracelet 7 Standard Edition supports offline WeChat and Alipay payments in two different ways, giving you more options.
How to control music These two bands will also be supported, and the supporting APP resident in the background on the Android side will let them control the music. When connected to an iOS device, the Mi Band 7 Standard Edition can also switch music without an app by directly calling the iOS native open music control function. The Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition, on the other hand, does not support the music control function of the iOS device.
Basic functions like an alarm clock, stopwatch, and the like are also supported by these two bracelets.
Sports and Health Features
When buying smart wearable devices, many people will pay more attention to the sports and health functions.
Both bands can help you train your breathing, keep track of your heart rate all day, track your sleep, and keep track of your stress all day. a number of functions, such as monitoring blood oxygen levels all day long. It’s important to note that this part of the all-day monitoring function will cause the device to use more power once it’s turned on.
Xiaomi Mi Band 7 vs Huawei Band 7 app comparison:
Both bands have an all-day blood pressure monitoring feature that can alert users when their pressure is too high. The Huawei Bracelet 7 Standard Edition also has pressure calibration and testing on the app side.
Both bracelets can track your heart rate all day long and alert you when it’s too high or too low. If your heartbeat isn’t normal, the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Standard Edition will also show you a reminder on the bracelet body. Both bracelets can see their own heartbeat data in the app, and the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition can also download the supporting heart health research app for Android so it can detect arrhythmia, detect breathing and sleep, and do other things. By watching the heartbeat, the user can also get a better idea of how their body is doing.
Conclusion!
The big difference between the two wrist bands is:
- Wearing and looking: The Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition is more popular, more comfortable to wear, and has more options to choose from.
- When it comes to message reminders, the Xiaomi Band 7 Standard Edition shows that the APP push content is easier to find, while the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition’s font is bigger and it’s easier to understand when there are multiple texts. If you use the Xiaomi Mi Band 7 Standard Edition with an iOS device, you can switch more APP message pushes on or off.
- The Xiaomi Band 7 Standard Edition has more functions and settings than the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition. The settings for the functions are also easier to understand.
Android users think that both are good choices, but the Huawei Band 7 Standard Edition is better in terms of APP support and comfort.
