The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 can finally be bought in Europe, so buyers no longer need to order it from China. The device was launched in China in early September and appeared soon after on Xiaomi's global website, but until a few days ago it was sold only in South Korea and Hong Kong.
The European starting price is 59.99 euros (about $67) for the standard metal-cased model without NFC. The NFC version costs 79.99 euros (about $89). The European model is sold through Xiaomi's official website. In the US it is not officially sold and can only be imported from third-party sellers.
Image: amazon.ae — https://www.amazon.ae/Xiaomi-Fitness-Tracker-Reminder-Midnight/dp/B0H86XV213
Xiaomi kept the design of the Smart Band 10 with few changes. The 1.72-inch oblong display keeps a 212 x 520 pixel resolution, but brightness rises to 2,000 nits. The band is 9.99 mm thick and weighs 15.58 grams without the strap, according to Android Authority; these figures should be checked against official specifications, as should the weight for both variants.
Xiaomi's Spanish page also mentions a ceramic-cased version, but at the time of checking it could not be bought: only the three colours of the metal model were visible.
The band keeps water resistance up to 5 ATM, roughly 50 metres underwater, and includes improved sensors for heart rate and SpO2 measurements. Unlike its predecessor, it also works with iOS devices.
Image: amazon.ca — https://www.amazon.ca/-/fr/Xiaomi-moniteur-fréquence-cardiaque-surveillance/dp/B0H86XV213
The launch comes as the budget fitness tracker segment grows crowded. A closer comparison is the Luna Band, a screenless, subscription-free tracker priced at 149 euros that relies on voice, while Google's upcoming Fitbit Edge, priced at 179.99 dollars, targets buyers who want a screen and longer battery life.
The European launch ends a phase in which the product was available only to buyers able to reach China or other Asian markets. The sources do not yet say when it will reach physical stores or other European markets.
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