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Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Droid Maxx vs Xiaomi Mi Note 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 X Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) 04Points
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
23Points Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB) Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (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 (XT1080M)} 4 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) vs Mi Note 3 (64GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
1.7GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core126%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+64GB (51GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
167 grams (5.85 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)2%
Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12%
Thinner
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
294 PPIvs+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+5.5"10%
Larger screen
(back) 10.5MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP128%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 16MP7 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 5.0 Lollipopvs+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 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 (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE / 4G LTE-A
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
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ModelDroid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Other model namesVerizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola ObakeXiaomi Note 3 MCE8
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date8/20/20139/1/2017
Depth8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)
Weight167 grams (5.85 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 7.1 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 9.0 Pie
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 320Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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 networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)10.5 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4320x2432 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy48 hours (2 days)feature not registered
Standby600 hours (25 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (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: Black, Red, White
• DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• Droid command center
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• MIUI 10
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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