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Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB) vs Motorola Moto Maxx

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

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

1080x1920

12
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.2"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3900
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 Moto Maxx} 8 Advantages Motorola Moto Maxx
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core22%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+128GB (111GB available)113%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.0
+163 grams (5.71 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)47%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+5.5"6%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP16%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+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)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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)
+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
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
401 PPIvs+565 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
3500 mAhvs+3900 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 repellent nano-coating (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
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
 
ModelXiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
Other model namesXiaomi Note 3 MCE8Motorola Moto MAXX XT1225 (Ballistic Nylon), Droid Turbo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Brazil(Global, International)
Brazil, (Global, International)
BrandXiaomiMotorola
Release date9/1/201711/5/2014
Depth7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 152.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.01 in)73.3 x 143.5 millimeters (2.89 x 5.65 in)
Weight163 grams (5.71 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)401 PPI565 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 512 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 420
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (111GB available)
eMMC 5.1
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
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 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17)
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, 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)Moto Maxx
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.652mmAF2x-optical-zoom
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 24 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
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)Moto Maxx
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.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh3900 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered48 hours (2 days)
Standbyfeature not registered675 hours (28.1 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi Note 3 (128GB)Moto Maxx
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 Ballistic Nylon
• Moto Display
• Turbo Charger: 60% battery in 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

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