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Motorola Edge (256GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)

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

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 3 X Motorola Edge (256GB) 22Points
6.7"
OLED

1080x2340

64
MP

25mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB) Compare Motorola Edge X
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3050
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (256GB)

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Edge (256GB)} 22 Advantages Motorola Edge (256GB) vs Mi 3 (16GB)} 6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)53%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+256GB (235GB available)17 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+1080x2340 pixels22%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+6.7"34%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 16MP + 0.3MP6 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 25MP11 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps47 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh48%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3050 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)30%
Lighter
9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)15%
Thinner
OLEDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
385 PPIvs+441 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
ModelEdge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Other model namesMotorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM)Xiaomi Mi3 WCDMA, Xiaomi 3 China Unicom
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaXiaomi
Release date5/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/202012/1/2013
Depth9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in)73.6 x 144 millimeters (2.9 x 5.67 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

📲 Display

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Display typeOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)385 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR10feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB (28nm)
CPUOcta-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)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 450MHz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 305989 (v8)
Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (235GB available)
UFS 2.1
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G
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
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm
0.3MP TOF 3D
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor size1/1.72" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@60fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)25 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution5760x4320 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.9µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
by Waves
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BM31
Battery capacity4500 mAh3050 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta
• Moto Actions
• Colors: Metallic gray
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• MI UI 5.0
• Dirac HD sound
• Touchscreen with gloves
• WiFi display

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Edge (256GB)Xiaomi Mi 3 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)feature not registered
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