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Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs Apple iPhone X (256GB)

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

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Compare Apple iPhone X X Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) 12Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
12Points Apple iPhone X (256GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 X
5.8"
AMOLED

1125x2436

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

2716
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)

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Mi Note 3 (128GB)} 12 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs iPhone X (256GB)} 12 Advantages Apple iPhone X (256GB)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.39GHz 64bit Hexa-core (10nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR4X
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)1%
Thinner
vs7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+(front) 16MP125%
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
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh29%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2716 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.
vs15W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
128GB (111GB available)vs+256GB (245GB available)121%
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1125x2436 pixels32%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+463 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"vs+5.8"5%
Larger screen
Dual-LED flashvs+Quad-LED flashAdvantage
The Quad-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Face unlock 2Dvs+Face unlock 3DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
16 million
(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization / OIS: Optical stabilization
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 3 MCE8iPhone 10, iPhone Ten A1865, A1901, A1902
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiApple
Release date9/1/201711/3/2017, Announced: 9/12/2017
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)70.9 x 143.6 millimeters (2.79 x 5.65 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1125x2436 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI463 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered625nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Oleophobic coating screen

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatiOS 11
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieiOS 16
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)64bit: Apple A11 Bionic (10nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Hexa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.39GHz Monsoon (Dual-core)
4x 1.6GHz Mistral (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzApple GPU (3-Core)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 233100 (v7)
Geekbench: 10215 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 28fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
256GB (245GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps1024/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1865 model), GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1865 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1901 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 34, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"52mm1.0µm2x-optical-zoomOISPDAF
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashQuad-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@240fps

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered32mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4, H.265, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, AAX+, AIFF

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 3D
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh2716 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue
• MIUI 10
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Space Gray, Silver
• Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter included
• 5W charger is included
• Apple Pay
• AirDrop, iCloud, FaceTime, Siri
• Face ID

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)iPhone X (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)1.09W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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