Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/27/2018 12:52 PM, updated: 6/9/2025 10:58 PM

Compare Apple iPhone XS Max X Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.39"
AMOLED

1080x2340

12
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
AMOLED

1242x2688

12
MP

7.1mp

4GB
RAM

Hexa-core

3174
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

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11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	vs	14 Advantages Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.25GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4X
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Quad-LED flash
+(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 7.1MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3200 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3174 mAh
+18W20% 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	15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapterAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
UFS 2.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
218 grams (7.63 ounces)	vs	+208 grams (7.28 ounces)5% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)10% Thinner
Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
HDR8	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1242x2688 pixels32% Higher resolution screen
403 PPI	vs	+456 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.39"	vs	+6.5"2% Larger screen
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps71% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Face unlock 2D	vs	+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

34 Common items in both devices

256GB (240GB available) / 256GB (244GB available)

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+27 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
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Model	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Other model names	小米MIX 3, Xiaomi Mix 3 M1810E5A	iPhone Xs Max A1921, A2101, A2102, A2104
Country or region available	(Global, International), China	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Apple
Release date	11/1/2018, Announced: 10/1/2018	9/21/2018, Announced: 9/12/2018
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.69 x 157.89 millimeters (2.94 x 6.22 in)	77.4 x 157.5 millimeters (3.05 x 6.2 in)
Weight	218 grams (7.63 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Stainless steel body, 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 Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.39" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1242x2688 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	403 PPI	456 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	600nits[typ] HDR8	625nits[typ] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 12
Firmware update	Android 10	iOS 18
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 (SDM845) (10nm)	64bit: Apple A12 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.25GHz Vortex (Dual-core) 4x 1.6GHz Tempest (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 (710MHz)	Apple GPU (4-Core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 292353 (v7), 352130 (v8) Geekbench: 9065 (v4.4), 2170 (v5.1) GFXBench: 30fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 353210 (v7) Geekbench: 11432 (v4.4) GFXBench: 47fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (240GB available) UFS 2.1	256GB (244GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	1024/150 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, 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	All models: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A2104 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
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 Cat16 VoLTE A1921/A2104 models: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2101 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,46) A2102 model: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11,12,13,14, 17, 18, 19,20,21,25,26,28,29,30,66) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40, 41,42,46)
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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
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	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto 1/3.4"1.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.452mm1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Quad-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/960fps	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5656x4224 pixels	3072x2304 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	26mm (lens)	32mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.9µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	3 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
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 hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3174 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	15W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	10W Qi wireless charging	Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	25 hours (1 days)
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (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: Onyx Black, Jade Green, Sapphire Blue • Mechanical pop-up front camera	• Colors: Space Gray, Silver, Gold • Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included • Apple Pay • AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri • Face ID
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB)	iPhone XS Max (256GB)
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

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (256GB/8GB) vs Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 vs Apple iPhone XS Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone XS Max (256GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate