Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 3GS vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/15/2017 8:19 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 2:19 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 X Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

34Points Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB) Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.99"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

5mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

2 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)	vs	34 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)37% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAM	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (28GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)93% More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)60% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels14 times Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+403 PPI144% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+5.99"71% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 12MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1219 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh179% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+18W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
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.
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Compass

Proximity sensor

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 3GS	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 MDE5 (6GB RAM), Xiaomi Mi Mix Evo
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, (Europe), Hong Kong, India, (Global, International)
Brand	Apple	Xiaomi
Release date	6/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012	9/1/2017
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)	75.5 x 151.8 millimeters (2.97 x 5.98 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	5.99" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels (3:2)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	403 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
System version	iOS 3.0	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	iOS 6.0	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC100	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	64GB (54GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	600/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 34) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Not supported	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
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	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD
Audio formats	MP3	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) 616-0435	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1219 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Audio/video player • Image editor iCloud service • Google Maps • Twitter	• Colors: Black, White • MIUI 9 • Quick Charge 3.0 • Type-C to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter • 720p@120fps slow motion • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 3GS (32GB)	Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)	feature not registered