I really thought you had reviewed this months ago, and I've had mine since last year. Then I realized you'd gotten the global version, which is probably only very recently available. There always seems to be compromises when U.S. customers deal with Chinese fitness trackers, even more so than users in Europe. I had a serious time zone issue, which they seemingly finally fixed with a software update. At least Xiaomi have always had a better track record with watchface availability than Huawei, Honor, etc. Being excited about the latest fitness tracker in the Samsung ecosystem (even though they CLEARLY don't want Americans to buy one), I picked up the global Fit 3, and find I like it more than the Band 8 Pro. Everything about the fit, finish, and GUI impresses me more than the Band 8 Pro, even though it's a little smaller. I also like the water lock feature that keeps the screen from constant activation while showering. I've used Samsung phones exclusively for at least the past decade, and it's nice now to use a Samsung watch that didn't cost half of what the phone can, and need near daily charging. I get plenty of functionality, and still manage to go minimum 2 weeks between charges. I was never much of a fan of the Fit 2, but the 3 is great. I hope Samsung eventually offer a full blown smart watch in the form factor of the Fit 3. I've never been much of a fan of round watches.

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

I hope to see the same! A watch without WearOS ideally ☺️

@DOPPELGANGER49

Ай бұрын

That was helpfull ,I was wondering between Mi Band 8 Pro or Fit 3 ,I've read on reddit that there is sync problems with Samsung Health and sleep tracking is not that good.

@ajbfwb

Ай бұрын

@@DOPPELGANGER49 Glad to hear that. It seems to be true that those 2 issues you mention are valid for many people. I can personally say that I think my sleep reports are more "glowing" than I think would be reflected by reality but, overall, I just love how the Fit 3 "fits" in to the Samsung ecosystem, and I've been using their phones for well over a decade. The Galaxy Flip 6 just might be next.

@DOPPELGANGER49

Ай бұрын

@@ajbfwb I have S23 and that is the big factor ,fit 3 will work perfect with Samsung phone ,but I guess the app is lacking something ,I will buy it and hope they release updates ,couse I don't think the hardware inside the tracker itself is the problem.

@eellad

Ай бұрын

@@DOPPELGANGER49 i used fit3 for just over a week and returned it due to the issues you mentioned

Hi Mishka! Can this connect to Strava and Spotify?

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

It has a Strava integration. As for Spotify - it can only control it when it is playing on your phone. You can play, pause, skip or play the previous track and control the volume.

Happy with mine but just wish there were more watchfaces... There's also this weird inconsistency with some faces being customizable or having AOD, others - neither. Sadly, I get the impression new faces aren't coming. There's been no additions since the day I got mine.

Hey! would you recommend this band or Huawei Band 9? Thanks for the videos!

@TechMishka

11 күн бұрын

Both are awesome

Does anyone have an image of the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro watch screen when in running mode? Thanks!

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

It is very similar to the shots while in walking mode.

So wait, I've watched both your videos about these and I still don't know which one you would recommend between these two: Redmi Watch 4 (Global), or Xiaomi Mi-Band 8 Pro (Global) - and why?

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

The Redmi watch has much newer hardware, go for it.

@p11

Ай бұрын

the redmi watch 4 has way better specs and is better in every way, go for the watch, you can even make calls on it lol

Alexa is not working for me, every time I open the app it says: connect to mi fitness and let the app run in the background. Does anyone know a fix? (I have global model)

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Try opening Minfitness and run it again. Make sure in Mi Fitness to add your Amazon account

@Mautifko

Ай бұрын

@@TechMishka I don’t have an option to add Amazon account. Is it maybe that I have a wrong region? (My current region is Netherlands)

Are there any differences between the Chinese and global versions? Because the price difference in my country is half the price of the Chinese version of Amazon

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

There are. Usually insignificant. The Chinese edition supports only Chinese and English languages and you have to set region to China in the app.

@ssamalmenhali

Ай бұрын

@@TechMishka This is a problem for me, I will bear the price difference for a better experience. Thank you ❤️

The Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro looks great; however, the heart rate sensor is not very reliable. It reports completely wrong heart rates from time to time, and I mean a big error, with an offset of over 50 bpm. For example, when I run up a slope, my heart rate goes over 170 bpm, but occasionally, it only reports around 120 bpm. Similarly, when I am jogging at around 130 bpm, it sometimes reports only 80 bpm. I have even tried removing the band, cleaning all the sweat, and wearing it properly again, but it still takes over 10-15 minutes to return to the correct reading.

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this! Is the strap tight enough?

Are you able to control music from music players that aren't Spotify?

@TechMishka

15 күн бұрын

Yeah, as long as they are running on the phone.

One correction, that's the Pro model. Thank you for the video as always!

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Thanks for that! Just fixed it

Hello, which one is better xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro or Samsung fit 3 band? Please reply, I'm confused between these two. Thanks

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Both are good. The 8 Pro has in-built GPS for more precise outdoor workout tracking.

@muhammadnoman06

Ай бұрын

@@TechMishka Thank you brother. My heart was inclined towards 8 pro, so I'm going to buy this one. 🔥

@PuteriHusnia

26 күн бұрын

Thank you for the question.. i'm also confused but thankfully thi question is already aswered 😆

@muhammadnoman06

26 күн бұрын

@@PuteriHusnia I bought band 8 pro and it's really good

@PuteriHusnia

4 күн бұрын

@@muhammadnoman06 i finally decided to buy band 8 pro 🤣 but i think i'm sensitive with the sensor on the bottom of the band. It irritates my hand and left red marks like burnt

Are these still available ? Cant seem to find one

@TechMishka

22 күн бұрын

Yeah, still available.

Hi, I would like to ask if there is a Xiaomi Home app

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

No

Had mine for the past 5 months unfortunately not the global version but love it nonetheless

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Versions are almost the same. Enjoy having it ♥️

Are we to expect an NFC version for Europe soon?

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

I don't think so...

I have uninstalled and install a few time. Yet when using Alexa, it says ‘connect to the apps’. What is wrong and how to connect with Alexa? Im using iPhone btw.

@TechMishka

29 күн бұрын

Is Alexa.availavle for your region?

I recently started a work-from-home job and noticed I've gained about 5-6 kgs in just 2 months. I'm now motivated to exercise and burn fat, so I'm considering getting a fitness tracker. I have a Xiaomi device, but since Xiaomi hasn't launched a Mi Band in India for over 3 years, I'm opting for the Samsung Fit 3. Despite initial concerns about compatibility without a Galaxy phone, it's working well. It's disappointing that Xiaomi hasn't released a new band or watch for the Indian market, forcing us to look elsewhere for fitness trackers.can u make a detailed video on mi band 8 vs Samsung galaxy fit 3 😅

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

I will likely wait for MiBand 9 and then compare to Galaxy fit

does it have an app like samsung notes? if yes i need it in school :))

@TechMishka

20 күн бұрын

Unfortunately - not.

does it have a mic and speaker? can you make calls from it?

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

No option to make phone calls.

@Mautifko

Ай бұрын

@@TechMishkait does have a microphone. (But yeah it can’t make phone calls)

This is perfect size for my wrist

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Yeah, same here ☺️

Mid-Smart Fitness?

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Yeah

Мисля че преди няколко седмици ви видях в мол Плаза в Пловдив , ако не се бъркам ! Щях да се снимам с вас 😂

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Със сигурност не съм бил аз. За последно бях в Пловдив миналата есен ❤️

can this connect to wireless headphones and can also play music?

@TechMishka

7 күн бұрын

Unfortunately not possible

I have the Smart Band 8 and I'm satisfied with it. Is the Smart Band 8 Pro a worthwhile upgrade?

@TechMishka

7 күн бұрын

It has a GPS. Which can be quite nice for tracking workouts

Is there a calculator in it?

@TechMishka

4 күн бұрын

Nope

@yasminalarfg8073

4 күн бұрын

@@TechMishkaoh🥲💔

Can you text on it?

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

No, you can't

@oceanMila15

Ай бұрын

​@@TechMishka ah okay

The watch doesnt have an in built gps...

@andros4323

13 күн бұрын

It uses the one in your phone...

@TechMishka

12 күн бұрын

This one has. Only available with certain workout modes.

7 hours sleep 😯 damn

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Too much or not enough 😊?

@ThePencilGodUprising

Ай бұрын

definitely too much😂

Xiaomi smart band 8 pro VS amazfit Bip 5 for sleeping

@telugunewshorts

13 күн бұрын

Buying

@TechMishka

12 күн бұрын

I'd vote for the Band 8 Pro

It feels very uncomfortable for some reason.

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

Hmm, this is strange. Can you name a model which feels more comfortable?

@rafidywolf1504

Ай бұрын

@TechMishka I'm using band 8 Pro chinese version , I used to use huawei band 3 and used to be very comfortable , I tried switching bands on my 8 Pro but it still gives my hands numbness and pain so what I do is switch it between both hands..

7pro is better imo

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

👍👍

@tehmrbreast

Ай бұрын

Its a lot better :(

@andros4323

13 күн бұрын

Why?

not band band pro

@TechMishka

Ай бұрын

True that, I have made a mistake with the title.