Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Sony Xperia XZ3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
12
MP
MP
24mp
10GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6"
POLED
POLED
1440x2880
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB)
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14 Advantages 
12 Advantages | 24 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| (front) Full HD (1920x1080) |
| 4G LTE-A |
| Capacitive |
| +17 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Model | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Xperia XZ3 (H9436) |
| Other model names | 小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 Special edition | Sony Xperia XZ3 6GB RAM H9436, Sony Akatsuki |
| Country or region available |  China |  Taiwan |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Sony |
| Release date | 11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018 | 10/5/2018 |
| Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in) | 73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in) |
| Weight | 218 grams (7.63 ounces) | 193 grams (6.76 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | P-OLED |
| Screen size | 6.39" inches | 6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~85% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x2880 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 403 PPI | 537 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | 600nits[typ] HDR8 | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | MIUI 10 / 12 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| RAM memory | 10GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (50GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | 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 | 600/50 Mbps | 1200/200 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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) 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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 China version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat11 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm | 19.2 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash on both cameras | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5656x4224 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | LED | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 23mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/3" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| 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 | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 3300 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | 10W Qi wireless charging | Qi wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| 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: Forbidden City Special Edition (blue) • Mechanical pop-up front camera | • Colors: Black, Silver, Green, Red • HDR display • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • Power delivery • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi miracast • IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/10GB) | Sony Xperia XZ3 (H9436) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.45W/kg (head), 1.57W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |