Xiaomi unveiled Band 11 with up to 21 days of battery life and HyperOS 4
The Xiaomi Band 11 fitness tracker is thinner, the screen now reaches a brightness of 2000 nits, and the health monitoring system uses an updated heart rate sensor. Also, the Band 11 is the first in the series to run on HyperOS 4.
Chassis and Display
The Xiaomi Band 11 is 9.99 mm thick, and the standard version without a strap weighs 15.58 grams. For comparison, Band 10 was 10.95 mm thick and weighed 15.95 grams. The case shape has become more rounded, while the strap design and its attachments have also been redesigned.
The bracelet is equipped with a 1.72-inch AMOLED display featuring symmetric bezels that are 2 mm wide. The screen size remains unchanged compared to the Band 10, while peak brightness has increased from 1500 to 2000 nits.
In addition to the standard version, Xiaomi will release a model with NFC, a ceramic finish, and a new variant with an all-metal Unibody chassis. A set of interchangeable straps made from different materials has also been prepared for the band.
Health and Sports
The pulse measurement system has transitioned from a configuration with two LEDs and one photodiode to one with two LEDs and two photodiodes. According to Xiaomi, the accuracy of pulse measurements reaches 98.2%.
Band 11 supports heart rate monitoring, blood oxygen saturation, stress level tracking, and women’s health features. Heart rate variability analysis HRV is now available during sleep. Version 2.0 of the sleep algorithm better detects sleep onset and sleep stages, while an AI-powered function analyzes accumulated data and provides recommendations.
More than 150 sports modes are available for workouts. The case meets the water resistance level of 5 ATM.
HyperOS 4 and battery life
The Xiaomi Band 11 is the company’s first fitness band with HyperOS 4. The system supports a two-column app menu, Mijia device control, and some Xiaomi car features. The NFC version also supports contactless payments and digital cards in China.
The advertised battery life reaches 21 days, just like the Band 10. Xiaomi has not yet disclosed the battery capacity.
The bracelet is compatible with iPhone and Android devices.
Prices and release date
Sales of the standard version and the NFC model in China will begin on September 7. Ceramic and all-metal versions are expected later in September.
Recommended prices:
- Xiaomi Band 11 – 299 yuan, or about $45;
- Xiaomi Band 11 NFC – 349 yuan, or about $52;
- Xiaomi Band 11 Ceramic Edition – 399 yuan, or about $59;
- Xiaomi Band 11 in a unibody metal chassis – 399 yuan, or about $59.
At the start of sales, the standard version will be available for 289 yuan, or about $43, and the variant with NFC will cost 339 yuan, or about $50.
For comparison, the Xiaomi Band 10 launched in China at 269 yuan for the standard version, so the new generation has indeed become slightly more expensive. The dates for the global launch of the Xiaomi Band 11 have not yet been announced.
