| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | Read Review | Read Review |
| Design and comfort Rating | | |
| Tracking accuracy Rating | | |
| Companion app Rating | | |
| Battery life Rating | | |
| Software and ecosystem Rating | - | |
| key specs |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Compatible Devices | Android, iPhone | Android |
| Battery Life (Days) | 14 | 14 |
| general |
| Brand | Mi | Mi |
| Model | Smart Band 6 | Smart Band 5 |
| Release date | March 29, 2021 | September 29, 2020 |
| Model Name | Smart Band 6 | Smart Band 5 |
| Color | Blue, Light Green, Maroon, and Orange | Black, Navy Blue, Teal, Purple, Orange |
| Ideal For | Unisex | Unisex |
| Suitable For | Health, Lifestyle | Health, Lifestyle |
| Touch Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Function | Activity tracker, health monitoring, GPS | - |
| display and battery features |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Battery Life (Days) | 14 | 14 |
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer (Li-poly) | Lithium Ion (Li-ion) |
| Charge Time (hours) | less than 2 hours | Less Than 2 Hours |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 125 | - |
| Display Resolution | - | 126x294 |
| Backlight Present | - | Yes |
| performance features |
| Water-Resistant Depth (metres) | 50 | 50 |
| connectivity features |
| Bluetooth Enabled | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | v5.0 | v5.0 |
| compatibility |
| Compatible Devices | Android, iPhone | Android |
| Compatible Android Version | Android 5.0 and above | Android 5.0 and above |
| Compatible iOS Version | iOS 10 and above | iOS 10 and above |
| activity tracking function |
| Alarms | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic Exercise Detection | Yes | - |
| Blood Pressure Monitor | Yes | - |
| Calories Burned | Yes | Yes |
| Distance Covered | Yes | Yes |
| Do Not Disturb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Notifications | Yes | Yes |
| Reminders | Yes | Yes |
| Sleep Tracking | Yes | Yes |
| SPO2 Monitor | Yes | - |
| Step Counter | Yes | Yes |
| workout modes |
| Treadmill | Yes | Yes |
| Exercise | Yes | Yes |
| Outdoor Running | Yes | Yes |
| Cycling | Yes | Yes |
| Walking | Yes | Yes |
| Swimming | Yes | Yes |
| Other Workout Modes | Zumba, dance, cricket | Indoor running, Indoor swim, Yoga, Rowing machine, Indoor riding, Elliptical machine, and Rope skipping |
| sensors |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | - |
| Optical Heart Rate Sensor | Yes | - |
| Electrical Heart Rate Sensor | - | Yes |
| dimensions |
| Weight (grams) | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Width (mm) | 47.4 | 18.15 |
| Height (mm) | 18.6 | 46.95 |
| Depth (mm) | 12.7 | 12.45 |