Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active vs Samsung Galaxy Fit3
The Fit3 is older, but it is still Samsung’s current fitness band and remains on sale. It has a 1.6-inch AMOLED screen, up to 13 days of battery life and particularly strong integration with Samsung Health. This gives you Xiaomi value versus Samsung ecosystem.
At a glance
What's different?
The strongest database-backed differences, without pretending every different number is an advantage.
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
- Phone compatibility Android 8.0+ and iOS 14.0+
- 7.7% longer battery life 14 days vs 13 days
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
- Phone compatibility Android; Galaxy smartphone required for some features
- Emergency SOS Not available on the other model
- Fall detection Not available on the other model
Both include blood oxygen tracking.
Full comparison
The full record
67 specifications across 6 areas, with 22 genuine differences.
1. Design & display Mixed
Fact
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
Release date
2026-08
2024-02
Physical size
43.5 x 25.8 x 10.2 mm
42.9 x 28.8 x 9.9 mm
Weight
18 g without strap
18.5 g (body only)
Material
Plastic case; TPU strap
Aluminum body; polymer/silicone strap
Water resistance
5 ATM
5 ATM; IP68
Color options
Black, White, Gray, Pomelo Pink
Prism Crush White, Pink, Dark Gray
Display type
TFT LCD, 60 Hz
AMOLED
Display size
1.47 inch
1.6 inch (40.0 mm)
Display resolution
172 x 320 pixels
256 x 402 pixels
2. Battery & charging Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
Fact
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
Battery
Rechargeable battery; 300 mAh
Rechargeable battery; 208 mAh
Battery life
Up to 14 days with AOD off; up to 9 days with AOD on
Up to 13 days
Charging
Magnetic charging
Proprietary magnetic/pogo charging cable; fast charging
Charging time
Less than 120 minutes
About 65% in 30 minutes
3. Sensors & positioning Samsung Galaxy Fit3
Fact
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
GNSS type
None
None
GPS
No
No
Accelerometer
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope
No
Yes
Barometric altimeter
No
Yes
Compass
No
No
Geomagnetic
No
No
Ambient light sensor
No
Yes
Optical heart rate
Yes
Yes
Electrical heart rate
No
No
SpO2
Yes
Yes
Temperature
No
No
Galvanic skin response
No
No
Microphone
No
No
Speakers
No
No
Vibration motor
Yes
Yes
4. Health & activity No clear edge
Fact
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
Steps
Yes
Yes
Distance
Yes
Yes
Calories burned
Yes
Yes
Floors
No
Yes
Sports tracking
Yes (50+ sports modes)
Yes (100+ workouts)
Sleep
Yes
Yes
Heart rate
Yes
Yes
HRV
No
No
Stress
Yes
Yes
Blood oxygen
Yes
Yes
Respiration rate
No
No
Skin temperature
No
No
ECG
No
No
Blood pressure
No
No
Body composition
No
No
Glucose
No
No
Hydration level
No
No
UV exposure
No
No
Calorie intake
No
No
Hyperglycemia risk assessment
No
No
Arterial stiffness detection
No
No
Pulse wave arrhythmia analysis
No
No
5. Smart features No clear edge
Fact
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
Smartphone compatibility
Android 8.0+ and iOS 14.0+
Android; Galaxy smartphone required for some features
Operating system at launch
Proprietary
FreeRTOS
Bluetooth
Yes (5.3 BLE)
Yes (5.3)
Wi-Fi
No
No
NFC / connected pay
No
No
Cellular
No
No
Smartphone notifications
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth calling
No
No
Smartphone music control
Yes
Yes
On-board music storage
No
No
Voice assistant
No
No
6. Navigation & safety Samsung Galaxy Fit3
Fact
Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
Samsung Galaxy Fit3
Maps
No
No
Offline maps
No
No
Navigation
No
No
Emergency SOS
No
Yes (through paired Galaxy smartphone)
Fall detection
No
Yes (through paired Galaxy smartphone)