Google Pixel 3 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 3 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 3 XLGoogle Pixel 3 XLGlobal · 4GB · 64GB
Xiaomi Mi Max 3Xiaomi Mi Max 3Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Basics
Google Pixel 3 XL
Google Pixel 3 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 7.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 6.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.1Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 4.9 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.1
24 reviews
8.9
68 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 3 XL vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Specs Google Pixel 3 XL price comparison Google Pixel 3 XL
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi Max 3 prices Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.3" 6.9"
Resolution WQHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 79% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
158.0 mm
7.9 mm 		87.4 mm
176.2 mm
8.0 mm
Weight 184 g 221 g
Micro SnapD. 845
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 275.000
v? 		118.397
v7
Battery 3430 mAh 5500 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Google Xiaomi
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date October 2018,
5 years ago 		July 2018,
5 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 3 XL
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Google Pixel 3 XL
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Size
76.7 mm • 158.0 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
87.4 mm • 176.2 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 184 g 221 g
Usable surface 83 % 79 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Metal
Resistance IP67 -
Colors
Black

White

Pink
Black

Blue

Gold

Screen
Diagonal 6.3" 6.9"
Type pOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution WQHD+
1440 x 2960 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 522 Pixels per inch 345 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Medium-sized Notch
  • 100000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • 100% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 520 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.2
7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.1
9.1
Is it comfortable?
8.9
8.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.8
8.2
Number of reviews
24 reviews
68 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 4x Kryo 385 2.8 GHz + 4x Kryo 385 1.8 GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 10 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4 RAM

Antutu
Score
275.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 64% of devices
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118.397
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications LED Notifications
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.5
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.1
8.2
Number of reviews
24 reviews
68 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX363 Exmor RS Samsung S5K2L7
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.8 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.55" 1/2.6"
2
Camera type
--

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX355 Samsung S5K4H7
Type CMOS BSI PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.40 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/4"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.9
8.8
Quality of nighttime photos
9.6
7.4
Quality of selfies
9.8
7.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.2
8.3
Number of reviews
24 reviews
68 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B46 (TDD 5200)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 1.390 W/Kg on head
1.400 W/Kg on body 		1.584 W/Kg on head
1.417 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.350 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • eSIM
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.3
9.1
And the WiFi?
9.4
9.0
Number of reviews
24 reviews
68 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3430 mAh
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5500 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
10.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 4%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 42%
    One day
  • 17%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 4%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 60%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
24 reviews
68 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 12
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 54%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 42%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 4%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 70%
    Every two months or less
  • 4%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 43%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
24 reviews
68 reviews
Prices
From $ 159 --
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