Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)

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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?

8/21/2018 6:45 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:45 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6350
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) Compare Apple iPad mini 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)

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5 Advantages Apple iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1536x2048 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+7.9"14% Larger screen	vs	6.9"
+6350 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5500 mAh
1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core111% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (56GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)98% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
341 grams (11.94 ounces)	vs	+221 grams (7.74 ounces)54% Lighter
324 PPI	vs	+350 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

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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📱 Model features
	iPad mini 3 (4G 64GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
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