We’ve entered an era where smartwatches promise to do everything—from ECG scans to controlling your air conditioner. But sometimes, all we really want is a reliable band that just works—without costing more than the phone it’s paired with.
Enter the Xiaomi Smart Band 10. It’s the latest iteration in Xiaomi’s lineup of budget-friendly wearables, and it continues to punch far above its weight. At just S$56, this is one of the most feature-packed, thoughtfully-designed wearables I’ve tested in a while.
Minimalist Design, Maximum Flexibility
The Smart Band 10 continues Xiaomi’s tradition of a clean, minimalist design. The pill-shaped body is lightweight, sits flush on the wrist, and disappears into daily wear. But the real winner here is the interchangeable straps.
I tested the Leather Strap and Magnetic Strap during my review:
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Leather Strap – Perfect for formal settings and dinners. The band blends in nicely and doesn’t scream “fitness tracker.”
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Magnetic Strap – My daily driver. It’s waterproof, durable, and the magnetic clasp is surprisingly secure even during intense workouts. Super easy to adjust too.
Depending on your use case—or outfit—you can easily dress the band up or down.
A Band That Sees Everything
Activity Tracking
This is where the Smart Band 10 really shines. It’s not just tracking steps anymore—it’s tracking you holistically.
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Steps: Daily step count is always on point.
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Standing Alerts: Tracks how often I stand, which is great for someone glued to a desk all day.
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Heart Rate, Sleep & Stress: You get continuous heart rate monitoring, surprisingly detailed sleep tracking, and even stress detection—things you usually find in much pricier wearables.
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Exercise Tracking: During my walks and runs, I was impressed with the data and insights. It doesn’t just count your distance—it analyzes your training load and gives personalized recommendations. For fitness beginners or casual joggers, this is an underrated feature.
If you enjoy numbers and charts, the Xiaomi Health app will become your new dashboard for self-improvement.
Band Display: Plenty of Styles, or Make Your Own
The AMOLED display is bright and sharp—even under sunlight. Xiaomi offers tons of watch face styles to choose from, ranging from animated ones to simple analog designs. Don’t like any of them? You can even customize it with your own photo. Confirm got one that suits your mood.
Battery Life That Sets It Apart
Here’s the thing about most smartwatches—they die before the day ends. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is in another league.
With notifications turned off, I got 18 days of battery life on a single charge. That’s nearly three weeks. Even with all-day tracking and screen usage, you can easily hit 12–14 days.
Charging is fast too—it juices up to 100% in around 60 minutes via the magnetic charging dock. That’s another tick in usability. You don’t need to plan your life around your charger anymore.
This long battery life also helps ease the transition from traditional watches to wearables. No daily charging anxiety—just wear and go.
Final Thoughts: The Best S$54 You’ll Spend on a Smart Device
At just S$56, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 is almost a no-brainer. It’s a smart gift, a great starter wearable, or simply a no-frills, dependable fitness tracker for yourself.
You get:
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Versatile design with interchangeable straps
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Excellent health and activity tracking
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Long-lasting battery
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Customisable watch faces
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Handy notifications
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And most importantly—no unnecessary fluff
For those who want useful features without smartwatch overkill, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 delivers on all fronts. And honestly—I have zero complaints.
Verdict: 4.5/5 Stars
Affordable. Practical. Smart where it matters.
