Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad mini 3 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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7.9"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
1.2mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
6350
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
8mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
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18 Common items in both devices |
Aluminum body, glass front |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A |
Capacitive |
+11 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Model | iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) |
Other model names | iPad Mini 3 A1601 (4G LTE) | 小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 6GB RAM M1804E4A, M1804E4C |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Apple | Xiaomi |
Release date | 10/16/2014 | 7/1/2018 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in) | 87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in) |
Weight | 341 grams (11.94 ounces) | 221 grams (7.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 7.9" inches | 6.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 324 PPI | 350 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
System version | iOS 8.0 | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | iOS 12 | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Apple A7 APL5698 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone (Dual-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR G6430 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR3 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 64GB (56GB available) | 128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | 32mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.2 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x960 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | LED |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, MOV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC, M4A | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 6350 mAh | 5500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black on gray, White on silver, Gold • Apple SIM only USA and UK • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0 | • Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue • MIUI 9.5 • Quick Charge 3.0 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |