Xiaomi hasn't announced the Smart Band 11 yet. But China's regulatory database just did. Two new Xiaomi Bluetooth devices — model numbers M2616B1 and M2617B1 — have cleared the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's network access approval process. Tipster Experience More says those are the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 and the Smart Band 11 NFC. A H2 2026 launch looks very much on track.
Summary
- Two models certified: M2616B1 (standard) and M2617B1 (NFC version) — following the same dual-model pattern as the Smart Band 10.
- 233mAh battery confirmed via UL listing: Identical to the Smart Band 10 and Band 10 Pro — no capacity upgrade this generation.
- H2 2026 launch on track: Tipster Smart Pikachu confirms the timeline, consistent with Xiaomi's recent annual band refresh pattern.
- A third model may exist: M2561B1 appeared in Singapore and Taiwan certification databases in May, listed only as "smart bracelet" — possibly a Band 11 Pro variant.
- No display or sensor specs yet: Full specifications haven't surfaced from any source.
What the Certification Actually Confirms
MIIT network access approval is one of the final regulatory steps before a product ships in China. Both models cleared it on July 10, which puts a launch within weeks rather than months. The NFC variant suggests at least one model will support mobile payments and transit card functionality — a standard split in Xiaomi's band lineup since the Band 7.
The 233mAh battery is the one number that's going to disappoint some buyers. The Smart Band 10 already carries a 233mAh cell, rated for up to 21 days of typical use. Keeping the same capacity isn't surprising from an engineering standpoint — the form factor hasn't changed significantly, and silicon-carbon battery chemistry improvements tend to show up in larger wearables before filtering down to fitness bands. Xiaomi will likely compensate with display, sensor, and software upgrades instead.
What the Smart Band 10 Baseline Tells Us
The Band 10 set a high bar. It packs a 1.72-inch AMOLED with 1,500 nits peak brightness, over 150 sports modes, and HyperOS 2.0. The Pro variant adds a 1.74-inch 2,000-nit panel, HRV tracking, built-in GNSS, and Apple Health compatibility. If the Band 11 keeps the same battery and improves on displays, sensors, or health tracking, that's a meaningful refresh — just not a dramatic one.
The Third Model Question
A wearable registered as M2561B1 appeared in Taiwan's NCC and Singapore's IMDA databases back in May. No name was attached. Given the numbering, it may represent a Band 11 Pro or a higher-spec variant. Xiaomi hasn't acknowledged it, and no tipster has confirmed the connection. But three certifications pointing at the same release window is hard to ignore.
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