Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active Black Edition, Fitness Tracker with AMOLED Display, 150+ Sports Modes, Health & Activity Monitoring

One correction worth making immediately: the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active Black uses a TFT LCD display, not AMOLED. The AMOLED panel belongs to the standard Smart Band 8 sold alongside it, and the Active line trades that screen technology specifically to hit a much lower price point.

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active Black: TFT, Not AMOLED

The 1.47-inch TFT panel runs at 172 x 320 pixels with up to 450 nits brightness, and despite the lower resolution and the absence of Always-On Display, Xiaomi notes the physically viewable area is around 10.5 percent larger than the standard Smart Band 8’s narrower AMOLED strip. There is also no ambient light sensor, so screen brightness is adjusted manually rather than automatically.

None of this makes the screen bad — it stays legible outdoors and does the job for glancing at notifications and stats — but it is a genuinely different display technology from its AMOLED sibling, not a smaller version of the same panel.

A Rebadged Redmi Band Underneath

Independent reporting has identified the Smart Band 8 Active as a rebranded version of the Redmi Smart Band 2, which itself launched in China as the Redmi Band 2 before reaching Europe. That lineage explains why the price sits so far below the standard Smart Band 8 while sharing a broadly similar body shape.

Full background is in this Notebookcheck report on the Smart Band 8 Active launch.

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Smart Band 8 Active Black: 210mAh, 14 Days

Despite the smaller, simpler screen, the battery is actually larger than the standard Smart Band 8’s at 210 mAh, though it delivers a shorter typical runtime of 14 days against 16, and around 6 days under heavy notification and heart rate monitoring use. The gap is modest in practice and depends heavily on individual usage patterns.

Who Black Suits

Black is the safe, versatile default among the five strap colours available, hiding scuffs and everyday wear better than lighter options. It suits anyone prioritising value and battery life over screen quality.

Smart Band 8 Active Black: Sports Modes, No GPS

The Active tracks over 50 sports modes covering the common activities, but skips both the built-in GPS and the Pebble Mode running feature found on the standard Smart Band 8. For outdoor route tracking, the tracker relies on your phone’s GPS via connected tracking instead of its own onboard positioning.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active
• Strap Colour: Black
• Display: 1.47-inch TFT LCD, 172 x 320 pixels, up to 450 nits
• Always-On Display: Not supported
• Ambient Light Sensor: Not included; brightness is adjusted manually
• Battery Capacity: 210 mAh
• Battery Life: Up to 14 days typical use, around 6 days under heavy use
• Charging: Magnetic charging cable, approximately 1 hour for a full charge
• Water Resistance: 5ATM
• Sports Modes: 50+, no built-in GPS
• Health Tracking: 24/7 heart rate, SpO2, sleep, stress, female health tracking
• Watch Faces: 100+ pre-installed
• Bluetooth: Compatible with Android 8.0+ and iOS 12.0+
• App: Xiaomi Mi Fitness
• Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot

FAQ – Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active Black

Does the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active Black have an AMOLED screen?

No, it uses a TFT LCD display. AMOLED is exclusive to the standard Smart Band 8.

Does it have built-in GPS?

No, outdoor route tracking relies on your connected phone’s GPS rather than an onboard sensor.

Is the battery better than the standard Smart Band 8?

The cell itself is larger (210 mAh vs 190 mAh), but typical battery life is slightly shorter at 14 days versus 16.

Does it have Always-On Display?

No, this feature is exclusive to the standard AMOLED Smart Band 8.

Is this the same as the Redmi Smart Band 2?

Independent reporting has identified it as a rebranded version of that model, adapted for the Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Active launch.

Does Totot deliver across the UAE?

Yes. We ship nationwide via Aramex for a fixed AED 10, with cash on delivery, Tabby and Tamara available at checkout.