Xiaomi Mi Band 3 vs. Xiaomi Mi Band 2

A few days ago, Xiaomi released its third-generation bracelet – Xiaomi Mi Band 3.

Let’s take a look at the following picture about the differences of functions and substance between them.

Xiaomi mi band 2	Specifications	xiaomi mi band 3
Android 4.4 + / iOS 7.0 or above	Compatability	Android 4.4 / iOS 9.0 or above
0.42 inches	Screen size	0.78 inches
OLED	Screen type	Touch screen OLED
72*40	Screen resolution	128*80
Bluetooth 4.0	Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2
IP67	Water Resistant Rating	5ATM
70mAh	Battery	110mAh
About 20 days	Standby time	About 20 days
	Additional functions
		Activity details display
		Reject phone calls
		Notification 3 pages display
		Weather
		Find the phone with ring
		Unlock function

screen, strap

Mi Band 3 has a larger screen than the Mi Band 2. Using 0.78-inch PMOLED touch screen with 128*80 resolutions, (Mi Band 2 has 0.42-inch OLED display with 72*40 resolutions).

Mi Band 3 has a pixel density up to 193 PPI. This is the highest PPI custom display in the same smart bracelet product on the market. The main body is black color, have three wristbands are provided for replacement, black, orange and blue.

screen Brightness

Mi Band 3 equip with curve design (Mi Band 2 is the flat screen), better to display in sunlight. Here is the picture of the watch display in sunlight.

3 pages notification display

Support to check the latest 5 messages, If each text of message exceeds the display, touch the button can display in next page, one page can display 48 letters. (Up to 3 pages can be displayed). (Mi Band 2 will just remind you of an icon, there is a message come and disappear immediately.)

Sports Details Function

In the sports modes of the Mifit APP, if you turn on one of the sports modes of treadmill, outdoor running, riding or fast walking, just lift your wrist and check the length, mileage, heart rate, speed and other data on your bracelet (MI Band 2 do not have this function).

Reject phone calls, weather

While Bluetooth connecting, Mi band 3 will sync the weather within 3 days, if there is an incoming call, it would show the caller ID or reject it on the bracelet directly (Mi Band 2 do not support these functions).

24 Hours Heart Rate Monitor, sleep monitor

Mi Band 3 can set automatic continuous heart rate monitor and the detection frequency 1 minute, 10 minutes, 30 minutes. Mi Band 3 also has the sleep assistant function to improves accuracy of sleep monitor, reduces battery life, which is more accurate than Mi Band 2.

Water Resistant Rating

Mi Band 3 feature with 5ATM water resistant rating, withstands pressures equivalent to a depth of 50 meters, making it a charm when being exposed in the rain, splashing, accidental submersion, showering, surface, swimming. ( Mi Band 2 is IP67 water resistant).

Battery Life

Mi Band 3 built-in 110mAh battery, compared to the Mi Band 2 70mAh, although the Mi Band 3 large screen will consume more power than 2, the larger battery is a good supplement.

In conclusion, after two years, Xiaomi brought the mi band 3, compare with the mi band 2, has the larger screen, 5ATM water resistant, new functions, long standby time upgraded.

We are taking orders for these two smart bracelets right now on our site, If you are interested, please check this link:

Xiaomi Mi Band 3 Smart Bracelet

Xiaomi Mi Band 2 Smart Bracelet

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