Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2019 9:27 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 3:55 AM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 X Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

19Points Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	vs	19 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)2% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+6.9"6% Larger screen	vs	6.5"
+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
+5500 mAh65% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3330 mAh
+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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)49% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
221 grams (7.74 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)24% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels171% Higher resolution screen
350 PPI	vs	+643 PPI84% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP112% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)19% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4X

128GB (111GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

(front) 8MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Xperia 1 (J8170)
Other model names	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 6GB RAM M1804E4A, M1804E4C	Sony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Xiaomi	Sony
Release date	7/1/2018	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight	221 grams (7.74 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	OLED
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	350 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (111GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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	1600/150 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 Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
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+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.6" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 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	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
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
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5500 mAh	3330 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
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)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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, Gray, Purple, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (128GB)	Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered