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At a glance Expert's Rating Pros Nice new ceramic model Smooth onboard software Good heart rate tracking Affordable prices Cons App still a bit messy No dual-band GPS No Bluetooth call support Our Verdict The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro remains one of the best, affordable fitness tracker bands to buy, with some basic smartwatch features. It’s just a shame the software on the band isn’t matched by what you get in the companion app. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today Best Prices Today: Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro Retailer Price Check Price comparison from over 24,000 stores worldwide Product Price Price comparison from Backmarket The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro is the latest update to Xiaomi’s fitness tracker with a bigger screen that makes it also feel like you’re wearing a smartwatch without the added cost. After skipping a Pro update in 2025, Xiaomi has taken that extra time to introduce a new look, new sensors to improve tracking accuracy, and even make it a more cycling-friendly band. There are a few of these fitness tracker cum smartwatch hybrids now vying for a place on your wrist. I found the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro a solid performer, so is the 10 Pro a worthy upgrade? I’ve been testing it for 10 days to put it through its paces. Design & Build Three colours available New ceramic model Slimmer than Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro now comes with the option of two case materials. There’s aluminium like the previous band, and now a new ceramic model (tested and pictured here). Like the Band 9 Pro, Xiaomi ditches the buttons with interactions all done via the pretty slick display. The result is a very clean, streamlined look. At just 9.7mm thick, it’s a slim band to wear and was a good fit for my skinny wrists. There are three colours available for the metal Band 10 Pro, with your option of silver, black or pink looks. Mike Sawh The ceramic model comes with a flurorubber strap with a big button mechanism on the back that makes releasing the straps a breeze. There are additional straps available but I think most will want to keep to the all-white look for the ceramic model. It’s a strap that’s soft to touch and uses a traditional watch buckle that ensures it’s a band that’s not going to budge from your wrist. Around the back of the Pro lies its optical sensor array, which Xiaomi says has been upgraded to mainly boost heart rate tracking accuracy. You still need to drop a proprietary charging cable onto that polymer case to power it back up. As a package, it remains waterproof up to 50 metres. I can confirm having taken it for a few dips in the pool that it is safe for swimming. I do think it’s scenarios like in the water where a button or two would be beneficial when you’re trying to operate it and wet hands make that problematic. Screen & Audio 1.74-inch AMOLED touchscreen 2.5D curved glass No microphone or speaker included Xiaomi has focused mainly on making the screen on the latest Pro brighter. It uses the same 1.74-inch, 480 x 336 pixel resolution AMOLED display with the peak brightness now set at 2000 nits. I found the screen quality great during my testing. It’s sharp, the colours are pretty accurate and the 2.5D curved glass adds a nice sheen to the screen. The bump in overall brightness is, of course, welcomed and does improve the already strong viewing angles in brighter sunlight. Mike Sawh Once again, Xiaomi opts against including a microphone or built-in speaker, which means you can’t make or take calls, play music out loud or summon a voice assistant. It’s not massively surprising given the price, but it might have been nice to at least see Bluetooth calls added here. Especially as that functionality has found its way on watches and fitness bands that cost the same. Software & Features Runs on Hyper OS Improved support for iPhones Well-presented smartwatch features Like the majority of Xiaomi’s smartwatches, the Band 10 Pro runs on Xiaomi’s Hyper OS operating system. That’s an operating system that is compatible with both Android phones and iPhones, with promises to improve support for those who own an Apple smartphone. Mike Sawh I’ve been using it predominantly with an iPhone and the Mi Fitness companion phone app and the experience hasn’t thrown up any issues. The software on the band is much nicer than what you’ll find in the app, where areas lack a bit of polish and could do with cleaning up and just being a nice place to spend time in. Xiaomi has sought to make its Band more iOS-friendly by now adding the ability to pull in notifications and messages for anyone who uses both a Xiaomi smartphone and an iPhone at the same time. I didn’t have a Xiaomi smartphone to test this, but this feels like a smart move and hopefully points to stronger iOS integration in the future. It’s no surprise to see that, in general, the smartwatch features at your disposal are more basic ones, but they work perfectly fine. It was perfectly fine to view notifications from apps like WhatsApp, glance at nicely stylised weather forecast widgets or make use of the music controls. Those controls jumped swiftly into action when I launched Spotify on my phone. There is an NFC model available, which means you do have scope to add contactless payment skills if that’s a feature you favour. Fitness & Tracking New optical sensor for heart rate tracking Includes built-in GPS sensor New track mode and cycling modes added The Band 10 Pro has the capability to track over 150 workouts, offer structured training sessions for new runners, track heart rate and SpO2 levels and offer insights into your current state of fitness. There’s a bit of everything for anyone who wants to pay closer attention to their health and general well-being. Mike Sawh The main upgrades lie with a new PPG optical sensor setup, which Xiaomi says leads to a heart rate accuracy of 98.2%. For sports tracking, it’s also added track running and cycling modes, with the latter getting more activity-specific metrics to look over during and after rides. If you’re big into your sleep tracking, you can now see more data to better analyse and understand your time in bed. I’ll start with sports tracking, where you still get a multi-GNSS sensor to track outdoor workouts without needing your phone. That’s not the latest dual-band GPS technology we do see popping up on typically more expensive rivals like the Huawei Watch Fit 5 Pro . Mike Sawh I don’t think a lot has changed in terms of the GPS performance from the Band 9 Pro. On runs, I tested it against a running watch with a similar multi-GNSS setup, and it matched up pretty well for distance tracking and metrics like pace. Would I trust it for more serious training? Maybe not. In this sense, it’s not aimed at those who need this kind of tracking to be spot on. The accuracy is going to be good enough for most if you’re sticking to short, well-known running routes and the same for cycling. In terms of that promised heart rate tracking, I paid close attention to daily heart rate, heart rate ranges and average readings. I also saw how tracking fared during workouts. The daily ranges were similar to those of two devices I used to compare heart rate tracking. It was a similar story for on the spot readings and resting heart rate. The numbers looked pretty good. During more steady-paced exercise, the average and maximum heart rate readings also appeared solid up against a heart rate monitor chest strap. Unsurprisingly, when you up the intensity, accuracy is a little more sketchy. On the whole, I thought the Band 10 Pro did a good job for such a cheap band. Mike Sawh Delving into sleep data and for metrics like sleep duration, sleep scores and the numerous times I’d woken up during the night because of my seven-month-old, the sleep tracking matched up to the two other devices I took to bed to track sleep – including the Oura Ring 4 . I still think the sleep recommendations remain poorly presented in the Mi Fitness app. In general, the more advanced insights and features, like sleep improvement programs, need some work to become more inviting to use. Battery Life & Charging Up to 21 days of battery life Some features drain battery life more quickly Charges fully in under 90 minutes The Smart Band 10 Pro features the same 350mAh capacity battery as the 9 Pro and promises the same maximum 21 days battery life between charges. Getting to that number depends on a few things. You need to be willing to sacrifice the always-on display mode for starters. You also need to be more mindful of screen brightness and forgo the more advanced health and sleep tracking features. Mike Sawh The daily and nightly battery drop when sticking to using the raise to wake mode is small enough to ensure the battery can last weeks as opposed to days. If you turn the screen on 24/7, that number drops significantly and it will last closer to a week. It’s still a good battery performer and doesn’t have you worrying about battery life on a daily basis. When you do need to charge it, as already mentioned, you will need to use a proprietary charging cable. When you do hit 0%, it can take well over an hour to fully charge it back up, so it’s not a super quick charger, unfortunately, but that’s a cheap fitness tracker for you. Price & Availability After launching in China first, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro received a global launch on 28 May 2026. The Band 10 Pro launch price is 79.99 Euros, which works out to roughly £68 (we’ll add UK prices as soon as we have them), making it a touch more expensive than the Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro (£62.99). If you opt for the version with NFC or the sleeker ceramic model, that price jumps to 99.99 Euros (£85). The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 sits at £42.99, so that’s a bit of a jump in price, especially for the NFC and ceramic versions. There are other similarly-designed bands out there, including the Huawei Band 11 Pro (£60), so the pricing is very much in keeping with the competition. Check out our list of the best fitness trackers right now for more options. Should you buy the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro? The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro remains a really enjoyable fitness tracker and smartwatch mash-up that has enough in its locker to be a pretty dependable smartwatch – and a cheap one at that. The ceramic version is a welcome addition, though it comes at a higher price. The push to make it more iOS-friendly is also a positive. If you’re looking for an affordable fitness tracker with a bigger display, this is up there with the Huawei Band 11 Pro in terms of features, design and performance. It really comes down to preference over software and extra smartwatch functionality. That’s where the Huawei Band 11 Pro slightly edges things. Specs 1.74-inch AMOLED display Up to 2000 nits brightness 5ATM water resistance Multi-GNSS Up to 21 days battery life Heart rate and blood oxygen sensors Compatible with Android and iOS
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