How to accurately determine the model of the Xiaomi Mi Band fitness bracelet: from 1 to 8 generations

Did you find an old Xiaomi fitness bracelet in the drawer, but don't remember which model it is? Or bought a used Mi Band on an ad, and the seller is not sure about the version? Or maybe you just want to know how old your device is compared to the new Mi Band 8 Pro or Smart Band 9? You can determine the exact model of the bracelet from Xiaomi in at least 7 ways - and most of them do not even need a connection to a smartphone.

In this article, we will look at the visual differences of all Mi Band generations (from the first to the eighth), show where to look for labeling on the body and packaging, and teach you how to check the version through the official app and firmware.

1. Visual differences: how to determine the model by appearance

The quickest way to compare your bracelet to the key design features of each generation: Xiaomi regularly changed the shape of the case, screen, strap mount and even the location of the sensors. Below is a checklist of features that distinguish the Mi Band 1 from the Mi Band 8 Pro.

• 🔹 Mi Band 1/1S (2014–2015): It's a tiny rectangular case with no screen, just an LED light, and it's locked in with plastic latches that often break.
• 🔹 Mi Band 2 (2016) – The first bracelet with a OLED-It's a physical button, but it's not touch-controlled, it's a physical button, it's a press.
• 🔹 Mi Band 3 (2018): touch screen (0.78 inches) with swipe support, button became touchpad. body slightly rounded, strap attached with metal pins.
• 🔹 Mi Band 4 (2019): the screen increased to 0.95 inches, appeared color AMOLED. The button under the screen has become invisible (touch zone).
• 🔹 Mi Band 5/6 (2020–2021): screen 1.1 The main difference is magnetic charging (Mi Band). 5 The contacts are hidden under the cover, the Mi Band 6 — open-mindedly).
• 🔹 Mi Band 7/8 (2022–2023): screen 1.62 The body is thinner and the strap is wider. 8 There was a metallic side around the screen.
• 🔹 Mi Smart Band 8 Pro (2023): round screen (1.74 inches) and aluminum body. removable strap, with quick-removal mechanism.

If your bracelet doesn’t fit any description, it may be a fake or a special version (e.g. Mi Band 4 NFC for China), then move on to the following methods.

2. Labeling on the case and packaging: where to look for a model

All of Xiaomi’s original bracelets have a serial number and model, but it’s not always easy to find them.

1. Reverse side of the body: on most models (except Mi Band) 1/1S) There's a marking underneath the sensor or next to the charging contacts: 📌 M2029B1 — Mi Band 6 📌 M2129B1 — Mi Band 7 📌 M2229B1 — Mi Band 8

Box

side-sticker

XMSH15HM

Mi Band 5 NFC

barcode

Documentation.

Xiaomi

⚠️ Warning: If the case is unmarked or erased and the box has a type code MIBAND5 And without any extra characters, you're 100% fake. The original Xiaomi bracelets always have complex alphabetic-digital code.

3. Model definition via Mi Fitness (Zepp Life)

If the bracelet is connected to a smartphone, the most reliable way is to check the model in the official application. Since 2023, Mi Fit has been renamed Mi Fitness (or Zepp Life in some regions), but the algorithm is the same:

If the bracelet is not connected, follow the following steps:

1. Install Mi Fitness for iOS or Android.
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi account.
3. Click "Add device" and select "Bracelet".
4. The application will automatically determine the model when connected via Bluetooth.

Important: if the app shows the Mi Band 5 model, but you clearly have the Mi Band 6 in appearance, this is a sign of firmware from a third-party developer (for example, Notify & Fitness for Mi Band), such firmware can “substitute” the model in the system.

Check through bracelet settings (for Mi Band 4 and later)

Starting with the Mi Band 4, you can find information about the model in the bracelet itself.

1. Scroll down the bracelet screen to “More” (or “More”).
2. Select “Settings” → “About” (or “About”).
3. Find the lines "Model" or "Version" and it will say something like XMSH15HM (this is Mi Band 5).

⚠️ Warning: Counterfeiting is often sold under the guise of “stitched” wristbands with advanced features (such as the Mi Band 3 with a screen from Mi Band 4.

6. Comparison of characteristics: table of all generations of Mi Band

If you still have doubts about the model, compare the technical parameters of your bracelet with the official data, and below are the key differences that will help narrow the search.

Pay attention to the type of charging: if your bracelet has a micro-USB The connector is definitely Mi Band. 1/2. If the magnetic contacts are not older than the Mi Band 5.

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The most reliable way to identify a model is to combine visual inspection, body marking and application data, and if any of these methods yield a conflicting result, the device may be fake or stitched together by third-party software.

7. Alternative methods: if nothing has worked

If the bracelet is not turned on, the box is lost, and the marking is erased, 3 more methods remain:

1. Through Bluetooth: Enable Device Search Mode on your smartphone. The name of the bracelet in the list of Bluetooth devices often contains a model (for example, MI Band 5).
2. Through Serial Number: On the Xiaomi Verify website, you can verify the authenticity of the code from the box or case (if it is read).
3. Through disassembly: sometimes there's a model on the inside of the case, only when the bracelet is off! How to disassemble the Mi Band without damage.

If the bracelet is still not recognized, take a photo of the case and screen (if it works) and compare it with the images in the official Xiaomi catalog.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Mi Band model definition