Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 6:45 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:45 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	vs	20 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)52% Lighter	vs	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+432 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	350 PPI
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner
Plastic body	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
5.1"	vs	+6.9"35% Larger screen
(back) 16MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP7% Higher resolution main camera
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
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP63% 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 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2800 mAh	vs	+5500 mAh96% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

f/1.9 (aperture)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S5 Neo SM-G903M/Dual-Sim, Samsung Pacific	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 6GB RAM M1804E4A, M1804E4C
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2015	7/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)	87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.1" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	432 PPI	350 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7580 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available)	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,17,28)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	5312x2988 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2800 mAh	5500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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: Black, Silver, Gold	• Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue • MIUI 9.5 • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S5 New Edition (SM-G903M/DS)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.628W/kg (head), 0.485W/kg (body)	feature not registered