Question 1

Does Huawei Band 10 or Xiaomi Smart Band 10 have GPS?

Accepted Answer

Neither band has built-in GPS. Huawei Band 10 uses a phone with GNSS for outdoor cycling, and Xiaomi lists no satellite positioning for Smart Band 10. Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro and Huawei Band 11 Pro both add positioning without a phone.

Question 2

Which has the longer battery life, Huawei Band 10 or Xiaomi Smart Band 10?

Accepted Answer

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 has the longer claimed battery life. With the always-on display and full health tracking running, Xiaomi claims 8 days, while Huawei claims 3 days.

Question 3

Can either band broadcast heart rate to a bike computer?

Accepted Answer

Xiaomi Smart Band 10 broadcasts heart rate over the standard Bluetooth heart rate profile once the feature is switched on. Huawei lists heart rate broadcast for Band 10 but does not say which devices it supports. Neither specification sheet lists ANT+.

Question 4

Are Huawei Band 10 and Xiaomi Smart Band 10 waterproof for swimming?

Accepted Answer

Both are rated 5 ATM, which covers pool swimming and shallow open water. Neither is suitable for diving, saunas or hot showers.

Question 5

Do Huawei Band 10 and Xiaomi Smart Band 10 work with iPhone?

Accepted Answer

Both work with iPhone. Huawei Band 10 needs iOS 13.0 or later, and Xiaomi Smart Band 10 needs iOS 14.0 or later. Neither band supports quick replies to calls on iPhone.

Tag: Huawei Band 10

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