Like every single day, I have a habit of checking the global regulatory databases—FCC, SIRIM, and IMDA—looking for any trace of unannounced wearable hardware. It is the best way to see what tech brands are planning behind closed doors. Today, my daily routine paid off because I just spotted an entirely new, unreleased Xiaomi wearable.
While scanning Singapore’s IMDA database, a new listing appeared under XIAOMI ELECTRONICS PTE. LTD. The database files it under the description “PMREQ – Private Mobile Radio / BLUETOOTH Smart Band” and explicitly reveals the brand new model number: M2561B1.
Naturally, my first instinct was to figure out exactly what the consumer name of this tracker will be.
Why This Is Not the Standard Xiaomi Smart Band 11
Could this be the main-line Xiaomi Smart Band 11? No, I am completely certain it is not. A little while ago, I spotted the actual standard Xiaomi Smart Band 11 passing through the IMDA database, which revealed a massive charging upgrade. I even published a deep-dive breakdown on that specific discovery over at ChineseSmartwatches.
Because the standard flagship band is already accounted for under a completely separate identity, M2561B1 has to be something else.
Digging Into Taiwan’s NCC Database
Knowing that a huge portion of Xiaomi’s fitness trackers are certified or routed through Taiwan for regional compliance before they hit global markets, I immediately took this new model number over to the NCC Taiwan database to see if they leaked any photos or specific names.
My search was successful—the same M2561B1 “smart bracelet” has officially been registered in Taiwan as well.
Unfortunately, regulatory agencies love to keep things cryptic before an official launch. Just like the IMDA, the NCC documents carefully hide the commercial retail name for now, only showing the raw technical model string.
Prediction: Meet the Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active
Even without a clear name on the certificate, we can connect the dots based on Xiaomi’s historical naming patterns and release cycles.
Xiaomi traditionally splits its main tracker lineup into three distinct tiers:
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The Standard Band: The mainstream flagship tracker (the Smart Band 11 we saw earlier).
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The Pro Version: A larger, wider screen variant that mimics a rectangular smartwatch layout.
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The Active Version: A highly affordable, stripped-back version with a boxier screen design meant to capture the true budget market.
Given the timing of the discovery and the fact that it is a separate “Smart Band” category running parallel to the main generation, there is a very high probability that M2561B1 is the upcoming Xiaomi Smart Band 11 Active.
The Active series usually sacrifices high-end AMOLED screen tech for a vibrant, budget-friendly TFT display and changes up the strap mechanism, allowing Xiaomi to offer fitness tracking at an incredibly low entry price.
I will keep monitoring the FCC, NCC, and various Asian certification portals daily to see when the external test photos or the user manuals drop. As soon as the confidentiality locks expire and I get my hands on the physical design or battery specs, I will post an update right here.
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