Functionality:After checking my Band 8 and Band 9 personally, here are the differences I noticed. Specs that are not mentioned below are basically identical(Tap to see more)TruSleepBand 8 - 3.0Band 9 - 4.0TruSeenBand 8 - 5.0Band 9 - 5.5BezelBand 8 - matte, bezel-lessBand 9 - glossy, gilded edgeNew Features on Band 9- Ambient Light Sensor (auto brightness)- PPG Sensor (for Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis)- Nine-axis Sensor (for Swimming)- Customizable Health and Workout Dashboards- Flashlight Options (change color, toggle strobe). Material:The strap of Huawei Band 9 can be used for Band 8 (and vice versa). Also, the charging cable is compatible for Band 6, 7, 8, and 9There is a distinct improvement on the feel of the straps of Band 9 vs that of Band 8, thanks to the ... MoreFunctionality:After checking my Band 8 and Band 9 personally, here are the differences I noticed. Specs that are not mentioned below are basically identical(Tap to see more)TruSleepBand 8 - 3.0Band 9 - 4.0TruSeenBand 8 - 5.0Band 9 - 5.5BezelBand 8 - matte, bezel-lessBand 9 - glossy, gilded edgeNew Features on Band 9- Ambient Light Sensor (auto brightness)- PPG Sensor (for Pulse Wave Arrhythmia Analysis)- Nine-axis Sensor (for Swimming)- Customizable Health and Workout Dashboards- Flashlight Options (change color, toggle strobe). Material:The strap of Huawei Band 9 can be used for Band 8 (and vice versa). Also, the charging cable is compatible for Band 6, 7, 8, and 9There is a distinct improvement on the feel of the straps of Band 9 vs that of Band 8, thanks to the new and improved fluoroelastomer strap. After eliminating the pins of Band 6 and 7 straps, they also removed the keeper and replaced it with special tip that locks the end of the strap in place.. Quality:Superb quality that punches way beyond its price point, compared to other brands with more expensive trackers. Thanks for the Portable Coffee Cup that was included in the package as a freebie. This is the first time I got a freebie while buying a Huawei Band.

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I’d used this watch for a few weeks but the vibration to let you know you’ve received a notification became faulty. Randomly buzzing throughout the day even several times in a row, but no notifications. The battery life is great, I will say.Recording data is a bit pants. A few times when I’ve been working (I have a very active job) it kept telling me to get up and move, even while I was moving a delivery upstairs!The sleep detection is way off. Recording up to 11 hours of sleep when I knew I’d only had 6-7 hours.Steps only really work if you’re connected to your phone, think it just steals the data from you health app (iPhone user).All in all, it’s probably worth buying something a little more expensive, unless you want a watch that just tells you the time ... MoreI’d used this watch for a few weeks but the vibration to let you know you’ve received a notification became faulty. Randomly buzzing throughout the day even several times in a row, but no notifications. The battery life is great, I will say.Recording data is a bit pants. A few times when I’ve been working (I have a very active job) it kept telling me to get up and move, even while I was moving a delivery upstairs!The sleep detection is way off. Recording up to 11 hours of sleep when I knew I’d only had 6-7 hours.Steps only really work if you’re connected to your phone, think it just steals the data from you health app (iPhone user).All in all, it’s probably worth buying something a little more expensive, unless you want a watch that just tells you the time and shows you nice pictures.