Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A02 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2021 3:32 AM, updated: 11/2/2021 11:11 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A02 X Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) 27Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
PLS

720x1600

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
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!

27 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core62% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (22GB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT PLS
+1080x2160 pixels103% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1600 pixels
+350 PPI30% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	270 PPI
+6.9"6% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP15% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+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	vs	LED flash
+(front) 8MP63% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+5500 mAh10% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5000 mAh
+18W80% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	10W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
221 grams (7.74 ounces)	vs	+206 grams (7.21 ounces)7% Lighter
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

f/1.9 (aperture)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Other model names	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 6GB RAM M1804E4A, M1804E4C	Galaxy A02 SM-A022M Single-SIM (32GB + 2GB RAM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Latin America), Argentina, Peru
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2018	1/27/2021
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)	75.9 x 164 millimeters (2.99 x 6.46 in)
Weight	221 grams (7.74 ounces)	206 grams (7.21 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT PLS
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~81.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	720x1600 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	350 PPI	270 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6739 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	PowerVR GE8100 MP1 (570MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
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) 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE
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, 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 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Face unlock 2D Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue • MIUI 9.5 • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Black, Blue, Red • One UI 2.0 • Mono sound (not stereo)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Galaxy A02 (SM-A022M 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered