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[MagicalUnicorn]

Mi Bands 5 & Amazfit Bands | All versions

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This thread is will be updated when we will get more information about the different versions.


Available version(s)​

★ Amazfit Band 5 (6 from NCC):
⤳ Codename: York.
⤳ Model: A2005 | NCC.
⤳ Languages: All languages enabled with installed Firmware are available.
⤳ Specificities: Alexa and Blood Oxygen (SpO2).

★ Mi Band 5 CN:
⤳ Codename: Kongming L.
⤳ Languages: Chinese & English only (Same languages as Global version can be enabled using Notify & Fitness or Modified Mi Fit with Stable Firmware 1.0.1.32 and older).
⤳ Model: XMSH10HM | NCC.
⤳ Specificities: Same Firmware as CN NFC and Global.

★ Mi Band 5 CN NFC:
⤳ Codename: Kongming | NCC.
⤳ Languages: Chinese & English only (Same languages as Global version can be enabled using Notify & Fitness or Modified Mi Fit with Stable Firmware 1.0.1.32 and older).
⤳ Model: XMSH11HM.
⤳ Specificities: Infrared heart rate detection, NFC and Xiao AI (Mi AI Speaker). Same Firmware as CN and Global.

★ Mi Band 5 Global:
⤳ Codename: Kongming L.
⤳ Languages: All languages enabled with installed Firmware are available.
⤳ Model: XMSH10HM | NCC.
⤳ Specificities: Same Firmware as CN NFC and CN.

NOT available version(s)​

★ Mi Band 5 Lite:
⤳ Codename : Kongming Lite.
⤳ Model: XMSH??HM.
⤳ Codename present in Mi Wear application.

★ Mi Band 5 Pro:
⤳ Codename: Kongming Pro.
⤳ Model: XMSH14HM.
⤳ Code about it in Amazfit/Zepp and Mi Fit applications.
⤳ Specificities: NFC and Xiao AI (Mi AI Speaker).

Discontinued version(s)​

★ Amazfit Band 5:
⤳ Codename: Athens.
⤳ Model: A1931 | NCC.
⤳ Code about it in Amazfit/Zepp and Mi Fit applications.

★ Post only in English, else it will be deleted ★​

 

[MagicalUnicorn]

Reserved.

 

[rno14]

so we are for sure not getting an Alexa on the mi band 5?

 

[MagicalUnicorn]

so we are for sure not getting an Alexa on the mi band 5?

Alexa with Amazfit Band 6 (York).

 

[benvex]

★ Mi Band 5 CN :
⤳ Codename : Kongming L.
⤳ Languages : Chinese & English only (Same languages as Global version can be enabled using Notify & Fitness or Modified Mi Fit).
⤳ Model : XMSH10HM | NCC.
⤳ Specificities : Same Firmware as CN NFC and Global.

★ Mi Band 5 Global :
⤳ Codename : Kongming L.
⤳ Languages : All languages enabled with installed Firmware are available.
⤳ Model : XMSH10HM | NCC.
⤳ Specificities : Same Firmware as CN NFC and CN.

I'm a little bit confused, what is the difference between the non-NFC CN version and the global version?
It seems that they both share the same model, code name and firmware.

So, how are languages difference implemented?
Is it strictly a software gate keeping in the app?
And if so, how does the app distinguish between the two versions?

 

[MagicalUnicorn]

I'm a little bit confused, what is the difference between the non-NFC CN version and the global version?
It seems that they both share the same model, code name and firmware.

So, how are languages difference implemented?
Is it strictly a software gate keeping in the app?
And if so, how does the app distinguish between the two versions?

Difference it's the hardware version. CN NFC/CN/GLobal use the same Firmware, like Mi Band 4.

 

[tomerr]

does anyone know the difference between Amazfit 5 and 6?
5 is already listed for pre sale on Amazon. description says it has blood oxygen sensor and Alexa support

 

[MagicalUnicorn]

does anyone know the difference between Amazfit 5 and 6?
5 is already listed for pre sale on Amazon. description says it has blood oxygen sensor and Alexa support

Amazfit Band 5 on Amazon is Amazfit Band 6 ^^.

 

[tomerr]

Amazfit Band 5 on Amazon is Amazfit Band 6 ^^.

interesting! so if Amazon are begining to ship the Amazfit "5" on 30th of September, when do you think we should expect the 6 on Chinese websites?

 

[karkasse]

does the chinese NFC version have a better heart rate sensor? is it the best available option even for non-chinese users?

Regards

 

[cpoiret]

does the chinese NFC version have a better heart rate sensor? is it the best available option even for non-chinese users?

Regards

Nope, same sensor. NFC can't be used ourside China, so for non-chinese users it is a waste of money. The best option for global users - as of now - is the CN Non-NFC version, as it is cheaper than the global, has the same FW as the global, and no useless hardware

 

[tomerr]

so according to Androidcentral, Amazfit Band 5 will be launched tomorrow (21/9) on Amazon for 45$ (not including shipping..) . Do you think it's a fair price for basically a slightly upgraded version of the Mi Band 5?
or should we wait for it to appear on the Chinese market as Amazfit Band 6...?

 

[tomerr]

if anyone's interested, Amazfit Band 5 is available for presale, only on Amazon US (I had to use US VPN to get the listing to show)

 

[MagicalUnicorn]

if anyone's interested, Amazfit Band 5 is available for presale, only on Amazon US (I had to use US VPN to get the listing to show)
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Available on Amazfit website (only for US): Amazfit Band 5.

 

[Maddoctor]

Received it today - Amazfit Band 5 global edition. Tomorrow will make detailed review of it at itechnews.gr

 

[tomerr]

nice! where did you buy it from ? it's now showing on Aliexpress and Amazon but with really late delivery dates - shipping only at the end of October

 

[Maddoctor]

nice! where did you buy it from ? it's now showing on Aliexpress and Amazon but with really late delivery dates - shipping only at the end of October

From their eu eshop. But is very expensive comparing it to mi band and huawei honor band
Amazfit Band 5

 

[tomerr]

how did you get it so quickly? the price on Amazon and Aliexpress is 50 usd before shipping . not a huge difference

 

[Maddoctor]

how did you get it so quickly? the price on Amazon and Aliexpress is 50 usd before shipping . not a huge difference

You can find here a detailed review for the Amazfit Band 5.
Σας φέραμε πρώτοι την διεθνή έκδοση του Amazfit Band 5. Δείτε τι και πως....(φωτό+video)
Only one thing to mention to @MagicalUnicorn . I use your Zepp,the latest version and when I try to enter settings for the Amazfit Band, the app FC in my Mi 10. Will try it and at my Mi 8, to see if it is a combination with Android 11. Just for the record, with GTR works perfectly the app at my Mi 10.

 

[MagicalUnicorn]

You can find here a detailed review for the Amazfit Band 5.
Σας φέραμε πρώτοι την διεθνή έκδοση του Amazfit Band 5. Δείτε τι και πως....(φωτό+video)
Only one thing to mention to @MagicalUnicorn . I use your Zepp,the latest version and when I try to enter settings for the Amazfit Band, the app FC in my Mi 10. Will try it and at my Mi 8, to see if it is a combination with Android 11. Just for the record, with GTR works perfectly the app at my Mi 10.

Surely same as Mi Fit, Camera feature than cause crash with Android 11, due to a Bluetooth permission.
Will release a version of Zepp with Camera feature disabled for Android 11 in next days .