Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB) vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/9/2019 2:30 PM, updated: 8/23/2020 9:29 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi Max 3 X Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	vs	9 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+190 grams (6.65 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+409 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	350 PPI
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP
+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/1.9 (aperture)
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)143% More internal storage for applications and files
8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
6.3"	vs	+6.9"10% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
4000 mAh	vs	+5500 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Other model names	Mi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH	小米Max 3, Xiaomi Max 3 4GB RAM M1804E4T, M1804E4A, M1804E4C
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Xiaomi
Release date	9/26/2019	7/1/2018
Depth	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	87.4 x 176.15 millimeters (3.44 x 6.94 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	221 grams (7.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	350 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 610	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	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	600/150 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	M1908C3JG version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 VoLTE M1908C3JG version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm 2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	5500 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue • MIUI 10	• Colors: Black, Champagne Gold, Blue • MIUI 9.5 • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)	Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered