Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max vs Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.44"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
5mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4850
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5"
TFT
TFT
720x1280
5
MP
MP
2mp
1.5GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2600
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB)
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21 Advantages 
4 Advantages | 19 Common items in both devices |
| Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| HDR photo only main camera |
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
| +12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) |
| Other model names | 小米Max 2016007, Xiaomi Max Prime 4GB RAM, Xiaomi Helium | US Cellular Galaxy J3 SM-J327RZKZUSC, Galaxy J3 SM-J327R4 |
| Country or region available |      China, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Hong Kong, India |  USA |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/17/2016 | 1/6/2017 |
| Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 88.3 x 173.1 millimeters (3.48 x 6.81 in) | 70.1 x 140.9 millimeters (2.76 x 5.55 in) |
| Weight | 203 grams (7.11 ounces) | 147 grams (5.15 ounces) |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT LCD |
| Screen size | 6.44" inches | 5" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~74.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 342 PPI | 294 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| System version | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | Android 7.0 Nougat |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 MSM8976 (28nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 510 600Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 1.5GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (115GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1700/1900 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat4 (Bands 2,4,5,12,25) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | 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 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | 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 only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | VGA (640x480) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4850 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 23 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 408 hours (17 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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: Gray, Silver, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • MIUI 8.0 | • Colors: Black |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Max (Octa 128GB) | Galaxy J3 2017 (SM-J327R4) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.59W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |