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Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)

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

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Compare Motorola Droid Maxx X Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) 23Points
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 3 X
5"
AMOLED

720x1280

10.5
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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Mi Note 3 (128GB)} 23 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs Droid Maxx (XT1080M)} 4 Advantages Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core126%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core
+6GB LPDDR4X2 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+128GB (111GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs167 grams (5.85 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)12%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+401 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP128%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 10.5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
 
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Other model namesXiaomi Note 3 MCE8Verizon Motorola DROID MAXX XT1080M, Motorola Obake
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date9/1/20178/20/2013
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)71.2 x 137.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.41 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)167 grams (5.85 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater splash resistant (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 5.0 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960DT (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
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 Mbps100/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat3 (Bands 4, 13)
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
10.5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4320x2432 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
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)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3500 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered600 hours (25 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
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: Black, Red, White
• DuPont KEVLAR housing
• Motorola SmartActions
• Droid command center
• HAC M3/T4
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Motorola Droid Maxx (XT1080M)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.5W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)1.54W/kg (head), 0.32W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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