Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Xiaomi Mi Max 3Xiaomi Mi Max 3Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Basics
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Global · 6GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available 7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 5.9Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 7.6 Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.9 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.9
68 reviews
9.1
119 reviews

Technical specifications of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s

Specs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 prices Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Global · 4GB · 64GB 		Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s prices Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Global · 6GB · 64GB
Inches 6.9" 5.99"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 79% useful 82% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 87.4 mm
176.2 mm
8.0 mm 		74.9 mm
150.8 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 221 g 194 g
Micro SnapD. 636
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 845
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 118.397
v7 		376.781
v9
Battery 5500 mAh 3400 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX363 Exmor RS
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Xiaomi Xiaomi
Aliases -- Polaris

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

Design & Materials

Structure

Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s
Size
87.4 mm • 176.2 mm • 8.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
74.9 mm • 150.8 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 221 g 194 g
Usable surface 79 % 82 %
Materials Metal Glass, Metal, Ceramics
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Gold
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 6.9" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2160 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 345 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • 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
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 95% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.9
7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
9.7
Is it comfortable?
8.0
9.2
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.2
8.8
Number of reviews
68 reviews
119 reviews

Performance & Hardware

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

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 509 Qualcomm Adreno 630 710MHz

RAM
RAM 4 GB 6 GB
Type LPDDR4 RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
118.397
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 13% of devices
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376.781
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 69% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type eMMC 5.1 Storage UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		No

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

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
8.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.1
9.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
9.5
Number of reviews
68 reviews
119 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

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

Portrait mode (depth)

Telephoto lens
Resolution
5 Mpx
12 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5K5E8
Samsung
Type
CMOS
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
--

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

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5K4H7 Unknown
Type PureCel --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.20 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
97
Mobile
101
Photo
88
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
9.6
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
8.6
Quality of selfies
7.7
6.8
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
8.7
Number of reviews
68 reviews
119 reviews
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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 camera: Comparison of real photos

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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • B27 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B29 (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B9 (1800 Japan)
  • B19 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • CDMA BC6 (2Ghz)
  • CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary)
  • 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
  • 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 Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

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

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

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

 1.584 W/Kg on head
1.417 W/Kg on body 		0.542 W/Kg on head
1.593 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- 0.950 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.1
9.5
Quality of the GPS
9.1
9.5
And the WiFi?
9.0
9.6
Number of reviews
68 reviews
119 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5500 mAh
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3400 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
18.0W 		Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 4%
    One day
  • 34%
    More than one day
  • 60%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 35%
    One day
  • 41%
    More than one day
  • 7%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
68 reviews
119 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 5 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 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
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 79%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 4%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 46%
    Every six months
  • 43%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
68 reviews
119 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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