How to accurately determine the model of your Xiaomi fitness bracelet: a step-by-step guide

Did you find an old Xiaomi fitness bracelet in the drawer, get it as a gift without a box, or just forget what model you have? Determining the exact modification of the device from the Mi Band or Smart Band can be difficult - many generations look almost the same, and the settings do not always indicate the full name. This article will help you accurately identify your gadget, even if you do not have the original package or check.

We'll look at all the different ways we can go from visual comparison to official app checks to hidden technical tags, and we'll focus on the common mistake of confusing the Mi Band 5 and Mi Band 6 because of the identical body design, and we'll also learn how to distinguish the fake from the original and why some bracelets aren't identified in the Mi Fit app.

1. Determination of the model by the appearance of the bracelet

The fastest way is to compare your bracelet to the key visual differences of each generation. Xiaomi has a clear design evolution that helps distinguish even similar models.

Start by inspecting the screen:

• 📱 Mi Band 1/1S — monochrome OLED-screen 3 LEDs (no sensor, only button)
• 📱 Mi Band 2 - Monochrome OLED with a touch button (no full touch-touch)
• 📱 Mi Band 3 — The first with a full touch screen (0.78", 128×80 pixel)
• 📱 Mi Band 4 — coloured AMOLED (0.95", 120×240 pixels, rounded edges)
• 📱 Mi Band 5/6 — AMOLED 1.1" (294×126 pixels, but the Mi Band 6 screen 50% brighter
• 📱 Mi Band 7 newer — AMOLED 1.62" (192×490 pixels, always on mode)

Then check the body and strap:

• 🔍 Up to Mi Band 4 inclusive - the capsule is removed from the strap (attached to the latches)
• 🔍 Starting with Mi Band 5 - the body is integrated into the strap (non-removable, except for the replacement of the strap entirely)
• 🔍 Smart Band 7 Pro – metal body with physical button on the right

If your bracelet has a physical button (not a touch button), it's either the Mi Band 1/1S or the Smart Band 7 Pro. All other models have only touch controls.

Packaging and document checks

If you have the original box, the model is indicated on a barcode sticker (usually in format). XMSHXXXXX or MIBAND X. Also look at the:

• 📦 The articular, for example, XMSH10HM = Mi Band 5, XMSH15HM = Mi Band 6
• 📦 Serial number – begins with letters corresponding to the model (for example, MB5 For the Mi Band 5)
• 📦 Capsule sticker – under the strap there is often a miniature label with the model

⚠️ Note: If the box contains an article XMSH05HM or XMSH07HM, This is the Mi Band 3 (2018), which is often confused with the Mi Band 4 because of the similar design, but they have a monochrome screen.

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If the sticker is erased, try to light it with a flashlight at an angle - UV light often shows hidden inscriptions.

3. Identification via Mi Fit or Zepp Life app

The official Mi Fit (old version) or Zepp Life (new) apps automatically determine the bracelet model when you connect.

1. Install Zepp Life (App Store) or Mi Fit (Google Play).
2. Sign up or sign in to your Xiaomi/Zepp account.
3. Click Add Device → Select Bracelet.
4. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and wait for the app to find the bracelet.
5. After connecting, the model will appear in the device profile (My Devices section).

⚠️ Warning: If the app doesn't find the bracelet, check:

• 🔋 Charge level (below 10% - will not connect)
• 📱 Phone compatibility (Android required) 6.0+/iOS 10.0+)
• 🔄 Reset the bracelet (press the touch button for 10 seconds)

4. Analysis of technical characteristics

If visually distinguishing the model is difficult, compare the technical parameters of your bracelet with the official data.

• 🔋 Battery capacity: Mi Band 1-3 — 70-110 MACK MY BAND 4-5 — 125-135 MACK MY BAND 6 — 145 mAh Smart Band 7/8 — 180-200 mAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
• 📊 Sensors: Up to Mi Band 4 – only pulse and accelerometer Starting with Mi Band 5 – added sensor SpO₂ (Oxygen saturation: Smart Band 7 Pro — GPS-Module (not available in other models)

To find out the battery capacity:

1. Connect the bracelet to the Zepp Life app.
2. Go to the Device Profile → Battery.
3. Click on the icon. ⚙️ (setting) → Device information.

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If you have GPS, you definitely have the Smart Band 7 Pro – it is the only Xiaomi model with autonomous GPS (without phone tethering).

5. Hidden tags and service information

On the back of each Xiaomi bracelet, there are miniature inscriptions that help identify the model. Take a magnifying glass or take a magnification picture of the case:

• 🔍 Mi Band 1-4 — Mi Band X (where X is the model number) next to the sensors.
• 🔍 Mi Band 5/6 — code M2029 (for the Mi Band 5) or M2129 (for the Mi Band 6) bottom QR-code.
• 🔍 Smart Band 7 - Marking M2229B1 (standard version) or M2230B1 (NFC-version).

You can also use touch combinations to output service information:

1. On the Mi Band 4-7, go to the main screen.
2. Tap the screen 5 times in a row (for Mi Band 4-5) or 3 times (for Mi Band 6-7).
3. A menu will appear with a firmware version and model (e.g. HM6 = Mi Band 6).

⚠️ Note: For fakes, the service menu is often missing or contains errors (for example, instead of a fake menu). HM5 map H5M). It's a sure sign of fake.

6. The difference between the original and the forgery

If you bought the bracelet from your hands or on a dubious site, check it for authenticity.

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Hold the bracelet to your ear and shake it a little. The original gives off a slight "rattle" because of the vibrating motor, and the fakes are often silent or rattle too loud.

7. Alternative methods of determination

If none of the above has worked, try these methods:

• 🔧 Disassembly: Carefully tuck the body (for example, Mi Band) 3-4 The board will be marked with a model (e.g., a mediator, HRS3300 for the Mi Band 3).
• 📡 Bluetooth Scanner: Install an app like nRF Connect (Android/iOS) and see the name of the device in the list (for example, MI Band 5).
• 💻 Xiaomi Forum: Upload a photo of the bracelet to the official forum – users will help with identification.

⚠️ Warning: Disassembling the Mi Band 5 bracelet and later will result in loss of water resistance (disturbing the tightness of the body.

FAQ: Frequent questions