Xiaomi has started rolling out the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active in international markets. The new fitness band comes with a refreshed design, a metallic-look frame and a smoother display.
Instead of trying to work like a full smartwatch, the Smart Band 11 Active mainly focuses on fitness and health tracking. Xiaomi has also improved the overall design to give the band a more premium feel.
Here is everything you need to know about the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active, including its display, fitness features, battery life, price and availability.
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Design and Display Upgrades on the Smart Band 11 Active
The Smart Band 11 Active gets a new rounded design that looks more like a small watch. Xiaomi has also added a metallic-look frame, which gives it a better finish compared to the simpler plastic design seen on some older models.
The band measures 43.5 x 25.8 x 10.2mm and weighs only 18g without the strap, making it comfortable for everyday use.
Xiaomi is using a textured TPU strap with vertical lines instead of a completely smooth finish. The strap can be adjusted between 135mm and 215mm, allowing it to fit different wrist sizes.
On the front, there is a 1.47 inch TFT display with a resolution of 172 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of 247 PPI. The screen is covered with 2.5D curved reinforced glass for additional protection.
One of the main upgrades is the 60Hz refresh rate. This allows animations, menus and scrolling to look smoother compared to fitness bands using 30Hz or 40Hz screens.
Users can also choose from more than 100 watch faces. The Smart Band 11 Active is available in Black, Gray and Pomelo Pink colour options.
Health and Fitness Tracking on Board
The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active offers the important health tracking features most users expect from a modern fitness band.
It uses a PPG sensor to monitor heart rate and blood oxygen levels. A PPG sensor uses light to detect changes in blood flow and uses this information for health measurements.
The band supports continuous heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking, sleep monitoring and all-day stress tracking. Xiaomi has also included a dedicated women’s health management feature.
Once these features are enabled through the Mi Fitness app, health information can be recorded automatically throughout the day.
For workouts, the band supports 50 sports modes, including activities such as running, cycling and swimming.
It also comes with 5ATM water resistance, which means it can be used while swimming or during normal shallow-water activities. However, Xiaomi advises users not to wear the band in hot showers or saunas.
The band can also show call alerts, message notifications and weather information. Users can control music playback directly from their wrist as well.
Battery Life and Charging Speed
Battery life is another important feature of the Smart Band 11 Active.
Xiaomi has fitted the band with a 300mAh battery, which can provide up to 21 days of battery life under light usage.
With features such as continuous heart rate and stress monitoring enabled, Xiaomi claims around 8 days of battery life. This figure should be closer to what regular users can expect when using most of the health tracking features.
Charging is done through a magnetic charger, and a complete charge takes less than 120 minutes.
The band supports Bluetooth 5.3 BLE and connects through the Mi Fitness app.
It works with smartphones running Android 8.0 or newer and iPhones running iOS 14.0 or newer, covering most smartphones currently in use.
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active Full Specifications
| Specification Details | |
|---|---|
| Display | 1.47 inch TFT, 172 x 320 pixels, 247 PPI, 60Hz |
| Cover Glass | 2.5D curved reinforced glass |
| Dimensions | 43.5 x 25.8 x 10.2mm |
| Weight | 18g (without strap) |
| Strap | TPU, adjustable 135 to 215mm |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Pomelo Pink |
| Battery | 300mAh, up to 21 days light use |
| Charging | Magnetic, under 120 minutes |
| Sensors | PPG sensor, accelerometer, ERM motor |
| Water Resistance | 5ATM |
| Sports Modes | 50 |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 BLE |
| App | Mi Fitness |
| Compatibility | Android 8.0+ / iOS 14.0+ |
| Watch Faces | 100+ |
Price and Availability
The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active has started appearing in markets across Europe, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Depending on the country, the price is currently around 35 to 45 US dollars.
Xiaomi has not officially confirmed the Smart Band 11 Active India launch yet. Indian pricing and availability should become clearer once Xiaomi announces the product for the local market.
You can track the listing on Amazon to check when the band becomes available in India.
You can also check current availability here for updated stock and pricing information once Indian sales begin.
Going by Xiaomi’s previous Smart Band pricing, the Smart Band 11 Active could become the more affordable option in the lineup, sitting below the standard and Pro models. However, the final India price will only be known after Xiaomi makes an official announcement.
What This Means for Budget Fitness Band Buyers
The Smart Band 11 Active shows that Xiaomi is still focusing on affordable fitness bands even as the company expands its more expensive smartwatch range.
Features such as the 60Hz display, up to 21 days of battery life, 50 sports modes and 5ATM water resistance make it an interesting option for users who mainly want health and fitness tracking without spending smartwatch-level money.
The new metallic-look frame also gives the band a more premium appearance than a basic fitness tracker.
If Xiaomi launches it at an aggressive price in India, the Smart Band 11 Active could compete strongly with fitness bands from brands such as Amazfit and Realme in the sub-Rs 3,000 segment.
For now, buyers will have to wait for Xiaomi to officially confirm the India price and launch date.