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Motorola DROID Maxx 2 vs Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx 2 vs Xiaomi Mi A3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi A3 X Motorola DROID Maxx 2 06Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3630
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.088"
AMOLED

720x1560

48
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4030
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi A3 (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!

DROID Maxx 2} 6 Advantages Motorola DROID Maxx 2 vs Mi A3 (64GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
+169 grams (5.92 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+1080x1920 pixels85%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1560 pixels
+401 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)55%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)28%
Thinner
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
5.5"vs+6.088"11%
Larger screen
(back) 20.7MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP181%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.4" inchesvs+1/2" inches20%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MPvs+(front) 32MP5 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
Android 6.0 Marshmallowvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3630 mAhvs+4030 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
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ModelDROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola Droid Maxx 2 XT1565Xiaomi Mi A3 (Android One), M1906F9SH, M1906F9SI
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date10/29/20157/24/2019, Announced: 7/17/2019
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)75 x 148 millimeters (2.95 x 5.83 in)71.85 x 153.48 millimeters (2.83 x 6.04 in)
Weight169 grams (5.92 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches6.088" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0 MarshmallowAndroid 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredAndroid One

⚙️ Processor

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 405 550MhzQualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,13,20)LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4.0"1.12µm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.4" inches1/2" inches
Pixel size1.1µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3630 mAh4030 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy33 hours (1.4 days)feature not registered
Standby576 hours (24 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Deep Sea Blue, White
• Turbo charger
• Slow motion video
• Back covers various colors
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: Gray, White, Blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola DROID Maxx 2Xiaomi Mi A3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.14W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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