| Category | Huawei Band 11 | Xiaomi Smart Band 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 1.62-inch AMOLED, 286 x 482 pixels, 347 PPI, up to 1,500 nits, 60Hz | 1.72-inch AMOLED, 212 x 520 pixels, up to 2,000 nits |
| Weight (without strap) | 16-17g | 15.58g |
| Build | Aluminium alloy or durable polymer, fluoroelastomer strap | Aluminium alloy, TPU and nylon strap options |
| Water resistance | 5ATM | 5ATM |
| Health sensors | Heart rate, SpO2, TruSleep, stress monitoring, emotion tracking, HRV | Heart rate, SpO2, sleep tracking, ambient light sensor |
| Motion sensors | 9-axis IMU | Accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 (BR/BLE) | 5.4 |
| Battery | Up to 14 days max, 8 days typical, ~3 days with Always-On Display | 233mAh, up to 21 days, ~90 minutes charging |
| Charging | Magnetic | Magnetic |
| Compatibility | Android 9.0+, iOS 13.0+ | Android 8.0+, iOS 14.0+ |
| India price (as listed) | ~$45 / ₹4,000 | ~$43 / ₹3,600 |
Display
Xiaomi lists the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 with a 1.72-inch AMOLED display with symmetrical ultra-thin bezels and up to 2,000 nits peak brightness. Huawei lists the Huawei Band 11 with a 1.62-inch 60Hz AMOLED display that is 27% larger than the previous generation and reaches up to 1,500 nits.
According to Gizmochina, the Xiaomi band offers more screen area and automatic brightness adjustment via an ambient light sensor, while the Huawei band has a higher resolution of 286 x 482 pixels and 347 PPI compared with 212 x 520 pixels on the Xiaomi band. In use, Xiaomi provides a taller viewing area for notifications and workout data and better outdoor visibility from its higher peak brightness, while Huawei offers sharper text and watch-face details. Both are touchscreens, and Huawei adds a physical side button while Xiaomi relies on touch and haptics.
Design and build
Both bands use an aluminium alloy frame and are rated 5ATM for swimming and daily water exposure. Huawei offers the Huawei Band 11 in aluminium alloy or durable polymer cases depending on the variant, with a fluoroelastomer strap, and lists weight at 17g and thickness at 8.99mm with a CNC-cut case. Xiaomi lists the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 at 9.99mm thickness and 15.58g without the strap, with a rounded design and a repositioned quick-release mechanism that reduces the triangular gap by 10% for a closer fit.
According to Gizmochina, the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 is slightly lighter at 15.58g versus 16-17g for the Huawei Band 11, and it supports both TPU and nylon strap options including a textured TPU/fluoroelastomer band and a soft chenille-knit nylon strap. Huawei pairs its band with a fluoroelastomer strap in multiple colours. Android Authority notes the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 is available in standard metal-cased and NFC-equipped variants in Europe, with a ceramic edition also referenced on Xiaomi's Spanish site.
Health and fitness tracking
Both bands provide optical heart rate monitoring, SpO2 tracking and sleep monitoring. Huawei specifies TruSleep for sleep tracking and adds stress monitoring and emotion tracking, along with average sleep Heart Rate Variability, sleep breathing awareness and alerts when heart rate and SpO2 fall outside personal ranges. Xiaomi lists an optical heart rate sensor, pulse oximeter and ambient light sensor, with enhanced sleep management and personalised guidance, and notes 150+ sports modes on its global page.
For motion sensing, Huawei lists a 9-axis IMU, while Xiaomi lists an accelerometer, gyroscope and electronic compass as separate sensors. Both include everyday features. Huawei lists a compass, calculator, weather, remote shutter for phone selfies, schedule reminders and call and message notifications with preset replies, while Xiaomi includes a linear haptic motor for vibration feedback.
Battery and charging
According to Gizmochina, Huawei claims up to 14 days of maximum usage, eight days under typical usage and about three days with Always-On Display enabled. Huawei's global page for the related Huawei Band 11 Pro reiterates 14 days of light use and 8 days of regular use on a full charge, which aligns with the standard Band 11 endurance framing.
Xiaomi lists the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 with up to 21 days of battery life on its global product page, and Gizmochina reports a 233mAh lithium-polymer battery with about 90 minutes charging time via magnetic charging. Both devices use magnetic charging. Huawei provides usage-scenario endurance figures, while Xiaomi specifies capacity and charging time and advertises a longer maximum figure on its own site.
Connectivity and compatibility
According to Gizmochina, the Huawei Band 11 supports Bluetooth 6.0 with BR/BLE protocols, while the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 uses Bluetooth 5.4.
For phone compatibility, Huawei works with Android 9.0 or later and iOS 13.0 or later, while Xiaomi supports Android 8.0 and above and iOS 14.0 and above. Xiaomi therefore supports older Android phones, while Huawei supports older iPhones. Huawei pairs with the Huawei Health app and Xiaomi with Mi Fitness. Android Authority adds that the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 runs HyperOS 4 and works with iOS devices.
Price and availability in India
According to Gizmochina, the Huawei Band 11 is listed at about $45 / ₹4,000 and the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 at about $43 / ₹3,600, making Xiaomi the more affordable of the two at the starting price. Prices, configurations and availability can vary by market.
Android Authority reports European pricing for the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 at €59.99 (about $67) for the standard metal-cased version and €79.99 (about $89) for the NFC variant, which reflects regional pricing differences outside India. India availability has not been announced.
Which should you buy
Choose the Huawei Band 11 if you want the broader set of listed wellness features and clearly stated endurance of up to 14 days, plus a side button and Bluetooth 6.0. Its trade-off is a smaller 1.62-inch display and a slightly heavier body.
Choose the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 if you want the larger 1.72-inch AMOLED with higher peak brightness, a lighter 15.58g body and more strap choices at a lower starting price. Its trade-off is fewer explicitly listed wellness features in the compared specifications, though Xiaomi advertises up to 21 days on its own page.
FAQ
Which band has the larger display?
The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 has the larger display at 1.72 inches versus 1.62 inches on the Huawei Band 11. Xiaomi also lists higher peak brightness at up to 2,000 nits on its global page, while Huawei lists up to 1,500 nits.
Which band is lighter?
The Xiaomi Smart Band 11 is lighter at 15.58g without the strap, compared with 16-17g for the Huawei Band 11 without the strap according to Gizmochina, with Huawei listing 17g on its global page.
Which band offers more health features on paper?
The Huawei Band 11 lists more wellness features, including TruSleep, stress monitoring, emotion tracking, sleep HRV and sleep breathing awareness, alongside heart rate and SpO2. Both bands offer heart rate, SpO2 and sleep tracking, but Xiaomi does not explicitly list stress or emotion tracking in the compared specifications.
How do battery and charging compare?
Huawei states up to 14 days maximum, 8 days typical and about 3 days with Always-On Display, while Xiaomi is listed with a 233mAh battery, about 90 minutes magnetic charging and up to 21 days on Xiaomi's global page. Both use magnetic charging.
Which phones do they work with?
The Huawei Band 11 supports Android 9.0+ and iOS 13.0+, while the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 supports Android 8.0+ and iOS 14.0+. Both need their companion apps, Huawei Health and Mi Fitness respectively.