Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB) vs Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Microsoft Surface RT devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/21/2018 5:15 PM, updated: 2/21/2023 6:20 PM

Compare Microsoft Surface RT X Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Microsoft Surface RT (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

10.6"
TFT

768x1366

1
MP

1mp

2GB
RAM

Penta-core

4120
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)

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29 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	vs	2 Advantages Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Penta-core (40nm)
+4GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR2
+64GB (51GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (45GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+221 grams (7.74 ounces)2 times Lighter	vs	680 grams (23.8 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x2160 pixels122% Higher resolution screen	vs	768x1366 pixels
+350 PPI136% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	148 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP17 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 1MP
+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	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP8 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17 times More apps available to download and use	vs	190000 apps (Windows Store)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+(4G LTE-A) 300 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(Not supported)
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5500 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4120 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	Not supported
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	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 a/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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
eMMC 5.1	vs	+SSDAdvantage Fastest write and read storage.
6.9"	vs	+10.6"54% Larger screen

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Surface RT (64GB)
Other model names	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 4GB RAM M1804E4T, M1804E4A, M1804E4C	Tablet Microsoft Surface RT 1
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Microsoft
Release date	7/1/2018	10/26/2012
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)	172 x 274.6 millimeters (6.77 x 10.81 in)
Weight	221 grams (7.74 ounces)	680 grams (23.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.9" inches	10.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	768x1366 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	350 PPI	148 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 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Windows RT 8.0
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Windows RT 8.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 3 (T30L) (40nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Penta-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) 1x 500MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	NVIDIA GeForce ULP MP12 (416MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Browsermark: 73180 (v1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (45GB available) SSD
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
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)	Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	feature not registered
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
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	Not supported
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 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + 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)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) P21GK3
Battery capacity	5500 mAh	4120 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Not supported
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	feature not registered
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Dock with QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue • MIUI 9.5 • Quick Charge 3.0	• Colors: Dark Titanium • Optional Touch Cover with keyboard • WiFi Direct • Microsoft Office 2013 RT
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Microsoft Surface RT (64GB)
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