--- title: "Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active review" description: "Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active review: LCD screen, 5ATM water resistance, 21-day battery claim, 50 sports modes and who this basic budget band suits." canonical: https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/xiaomi-smart-band-11-active/ language: en-GB updated: 2026-11-11 score: 8.0 --- # Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active review > **Our verdict:** The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active ranks 9th of the 10 fitness trackers we compare, with 8.0 out of 10. It takes our Best Budget badge. No. 9 of 10 in our [fitness trackers ranking](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/) · Updated November 2026 · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) **8.0 out of 10** · Best Budget The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active is a light, basic fitness band with a 1.47in LCD screen. It suits anyone who wants steps, sleep and heart rate on the wrist for very little, and doesn't need GPS or a bright AMOLED display. Why it's here: - The lowest-priced tracker in this guide, with 5ATM water resistance - Covers steps, sleep and heart rate - Battery lasts around two weeks in light use - Works with iPhone and Android Keep in mind: - LCD screen is dimmer than AMOLED bands - No built-in GPS - Very new, so owner feedback is thin - Fewer features than the Band 10 [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FBWG7S2Y) ## Why the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active scores 8.0 - How happy owners are: 10th of 10 - How many rated it: 10th of 10 - How new it is: 1st of 10 ### Why it sits behind the Samsung Galaxy Fit3 The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 (8.2) beats the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active (8.0) because it leaves owners clearly happier and has been rated by more owners. The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active is the newer design, but not by enough to close the gap. It takes our Best Budget badge instead. ## About the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active The Band 11 Active is a slim tracker with a 1.47in TFT screen at 172 x 320 pixels. Xiaomi uses an LCD here, not the AMOLED panel found on the Smart Band 10, so colours and brightness are plainer. It comes in black, grey and pomelo pink, with a TPU strap that adjusts to wrists from roughly 135mm to 215mm. It tracks heart rate around the clock, plus sleep, and has 50 sports modes and over 100 watch faces. A Romanian review of the band also lists SpO2 and stress readings. It has 5ATM water resistance. There is no tap-to-pay, and no built-in GPS. The band has a 300mAh battery. Xiaomi claims up to 21 days of use with a static watch face, so expect less with heavy use. It charges through a magnetic connector in about two hours. The band weighs 18g without the strap and connects over Bluetooth 5.3. Xiaomi's UK pages were not available to us, so confirm the details on the listing. ### Key specs - Display: 1.47in TFT LCD, 172 x 320 pixels - Battery: 300mAh, up to 21 days (Xiaomi's figure) - Charging: Magnetic cable, about 2 hours - Water resistance: 5ATM - Weight: 18g without strap - Strap: TPU, adjustable 135mm to 215mm - Sports modes: 50 - Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 - Contactless payment: No ## What owners report about the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active We found little owner feedback for this exact model, so we report none here. ## Who the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active suits This band suits first-time buyers, children's and older users' first trackers, and anyone who wants a light band for steps, sleep and heart rate at a budget price. It is comfortable enough to wear overnight, according to one reviewer, and the 5ATM rating covers showers and swimming. Look elsewhere if you want a bright screen, GPS or payments. The Xiaomi Smart Band 10 has an AMOLED screen and more features for a small step up. For built-in GPS, the Amazfit Bip 6 and Fitbit Charge 6 have it. If you would rather not have a screen at all, the Polar Loop is one option. ## Questions about the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active ### Is the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active waterproof? It is water resistant to 5ATM, which covers showers and swimming. It is not made for diving. ### Does the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active have GPS? No. It has no built-in GPS, so outdoor runs and rides rely on your phone for route data. ### Does the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active have NFC or contactless payments? No. Notebookcheck notes that it lacks tap-to-pay support. ### How long does the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active battery last? Xiaomi claims up to 21 days with a static watch face. Heavier use will shorten that. A full charge takes about two hours. ### Does the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active have an AMOLED screen? No. It has a 1.47in LCD (TFT) screen. The AMOLED model is the separate Smart Band 11, which Gagadget says is not on sale in the UK yet. ## All 10 fitness trackers, compared | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Xiaomi Smart Band 10](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/xiaomi-smart-band-10/) | 8.8 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Google Fitbit Air](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/google-fitbit-air/) | 8.5 | | | 3 | [Amazfit Bip 6](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/amazfit-bip-6/) | 8.5 | | | 4 | [Fitbit Charge 6](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/fitbit-charge-6/) | 8.4 | Best Premium | | 5 | [HUAWEI Band 11 Pro](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/huawei-band-11-pro/) | 8.3 | | | 6 | [Fitbit Inspire 3](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/fitbit-inspire-3/) | 8.3 | | | 7 | [Garmin Cirqa](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/garmin-cirqa-smart-band/) | 8.2 | | | 8 | [Samsung Galaxy Fit3](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/samsung-galaxy-fit3/) | 8.2 | | | 9 | **Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active** (this review) | 8.0 | Best Budget | | 10 | [Polar Loop](https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/polar-loop/) | 7.9 | | ## How we score it Every score here comes from our ranking model; no editor sets the order. We haven't read the review sites for this guide yet, so for now it is led by owners. It ranks products by how happy owners are, holding back any product few owners have rated until more agree. How many rated it and how new it is only settle close calls, and value for money earns its own badge rather than a higher place. We compared 16 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in November 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ### Where these facts come from - [Notebookcheck: Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active launch](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-releases-new-budget-smartwatch-globally-with-5-ATM-water-resistance-and-21-days-battery-life.1392038.0.html) - [Mobilissimo: Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active review](https://www.mobilissimo.ro/recenzii-ceasuri-inteligente/xiaomi-smartband-11-active-review) - [Gagadget: Xiaomi Smart Band 11 goes global](https://gagadget.com/en/729884-xiaomi-smart-band-11-goes-global-but-the-amoled-model-isnt-in-the-uk-yet-amp/) --- Canonical page: https://vettedten.com/tech/fitness-trackers/xiaomi-smart-band-11-active/ · Every guide: https://vettedten.com/llms.txt · For AI agents: https://vettedten.com/agents.md