Xiaomi’s next fitness band has surfaced in the company’s own Health Research app, and the Band 11 series is bigger than the usual one-or-two model refresh. Four versions appear on the listing, per Gizmochina: a standard model, an NFC edition, a ceramic version and a new all-metal variant.
Xiaomi Band 11: four models, one new material
The all-metal body is the main addition to the lineup. The Band 10 had a ceramic edition too, but Xiaomi sold it as a limited “tenth generation collector’s edition” rather than a regular option. Making materials part of the standard range — a plainer model at the entry, ceramic or metal up top — is new for the series.
The standard and NFC models have already done the paperwork. Two Bluetooth devices, model numbers M2616B1 and M2617B1, received radio approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in June, and are believed to be the Xiaomi Band 11 and its NFC sibling.
Same 233mAh battery, better efficiency
Both certified models carry a 233mAh battery — the same capacity as the Band 10. Xiaomi appears to be keeping the cell the same size this generation, so any gain in battery life would have to come from a more efficient display or software tuning rather than a bigger pack.
For reference, the current Band 10 offers a 1.72-inch AMOLED display with up to 1,500 nits of brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate and wet-hand touch protection, rated for up to 21 days of use. Tipsters expect the Band 11 in the second half of 2026, following the Band 10’s June launch. The category is shifting under it: Qualcomm’s roadmap for next-gen wearables is built around tighter on-device features and efficiency — the same trade-offs a band with a fixed battery is wrestling with.
Xiaomi Band 11 price and UAE availability
Xiaomi has not announced pricing or a launch date for the Band 11 series. When the numbers do land, the entry price will matter here: the Band 10 was a budget favourite in the UAE, with the base model around AED 151 on Amazon.ae and the Band 10 Pro at AED 249 on Xiaomi’s UAE store.
A note of caution on the numbers. Xiaomi raised prices across 11 phones and tablets this year as memory costs bit, and a metal or ceramic build will likely carry a premium of its own on top of whatever the base model costs.
What is the Xiaomi Health Research app?
It is Xiaomi’s own app for health and fitness data, used to test and list upcoming devices. The Band 11 series surfaced on it ahead of launch.
What does the NFC version of the Xiaomi Band add?
NFC adds contactless payments and transit card support directly from the band, alongside the standard model’s fitness tracking. It typically costs a little more.
Will the Xiaomi Band 11 work with my phone?
Xiaomi bands pair with both Android and iOS through the Mi Fitness app. The Band 11 is expected to follow the same compatibility as the Band 10.
