Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB) vs Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/26/2021 10:21 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 3:36 PM

Compare Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro X Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5160
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)

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!

6 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	vs	17 Advantages Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)18% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+6.9"3% Larger screen	vs	6.67"
+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	Dual-LED flash
+5500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	5160 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.96GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)51% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4X	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (51GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 3.1Advantage 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	+215 grams (7.53 ounces)3% Lighter
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels11% Higher resolution screen
350 PPI	vs	+395 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 20MP149% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
18W	vs	+33W83% 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.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Other model names	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 4GB RAM M1804E4T, M1804E4A, M1804E4C	POCO X3 Pro M2102J20SG NFC (256GB+8GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	7/1/2018	3/24/2021, Announced: 3/22/2021
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)	76.8 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)
Weight	221 grams (7.74 ounces)	215 grams (7.53 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.9" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	350 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	450nits[typ] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 12.5 / 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (SM8150-AC) (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 2.96GHz Kryo 485 Gold (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 Gold (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 509	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (250-672MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 483527 (v8) Geekbench: 2574 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1
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 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	800/150 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 Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.0µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	8000x6000 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	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	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	1/3.4" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	0.8µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5500 mAh	5160 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	33W Wired fast 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 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
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: Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze • Silicone Case included • Cooling up to 6 °C • LiquidCool 1.0 Plus
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)	Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.57W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)