Xiaomi is preparing the Smart Band 11 series, which may include four different models.
The lineup was spotted in the Xiaomi Health Research App, revealing the design and confirming more versions than before.
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According to the app listing, the series will have a standard version, an NFC model, a ceramic edition, and a model with an all-metal body.
The metal version is the main new addition to the lineup.
The Smart Band 10 also had a ceramic model, but it was released as a special edition rather than part of a four-model lineup.
This time, Xiaomi seems to be making different materials part of the main series.
Battery and certification details
Two Bluetooth models, M2616B1 and M2617B1, received radio approval from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in June.
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These are believed to be the standard Band 11 and the NFC version.
Both models have a 233mAh battery, the same capacity as the previous generation.
If the Band 11 lasts longer on a charge, the improvement will likely come from better power efficiency and software rather than a larger battery.
What to expect from the Smart Band 11
Looking at the previous generation gives an idea of what Xiaomi could improve.
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The Smart Band 10 launched in June last year with a 1.72-inch AMOLED display, offering up to 1,500 nits of brightness, a 60Hz refresh rate, and wet-hand touch protection.
The Smart Band 10 also received a colorful ceramic edition, marketed as a “tenth generation collector’s edition,” with prices starting at 269 yuan (~ $40).
The Band 11 series could take that idea further by making different materials part of the main lineup.
Buyers will reportedly be able to choose the regular model for a simpler design or go for the ceramic or metal versions for a more premium look.
Xiaomi has not revealed the pricing or launch date for the Band 11 series yet.
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More details about its design, display, health features, and other specifications should appear in the coming months as the launch gets closer.
