Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M) vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 5a vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/2/2022 7:45 PM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:24 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.34"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4680
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB) Compare Google Pixel 5a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)

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!

18 Advantages Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	vs	7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+128GB (103GB available)102% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (51GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+183 grams (6.41 ounces)21% Lighter	vs	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+1080x2400 pixels11% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+415 PPI19% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	350 PPI
+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP66% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
6.34"	vs	+6.9"9% Larger screen
LED flash	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
4680 mAh	vs	+5500 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)	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

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 8MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Other model names	Google Pixel 5a 5G G4S1M (Japan)	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 4GB RAM M1804E4T, M1804E4A, M1804E4C
Country or region available	Japan	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Google	Xiaomi
Release date	8/26/2021, Announced: 8/17/2021	7/1/2018
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.88 x 6.15 in)	87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)
Weight	183 grams (6.41 ounces)	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.34" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	415 PPI	350 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
System version	Android 11	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 291303 (v8) Geekbench: 1337 (v5.1) GFXBench: 19fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
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) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2119°	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical 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/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@240fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4680 mAh	5500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: Mostly Black • Google Pay • Google Cast	• Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue • MIUI 9.5 • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 5a (G4S1M)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.13W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.47W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered