Comparison between:
- Xiaomi Mi Max 3
- Xiaomi Mi A1
- Samsung Galaxy S8+ Exynos
Brand and model
Information about the brand, model and model alias (if any) of a specific device.
| Xiaomi Mi Max 3 | Xiaomi Mi A1 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ Exynos | |
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| Model alias | Mi Max3 | - | Galaxy S8 Plus Exynos SM-G955F G955F SM-G955FD G955FD |
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, shown in different measurement units. Body materials, available colors, certifications.
| Width | 87.4 mm 8.74 cm 0.287 ft 3.441 in | 75.8 mm 7.58 cm 0.249 ft 2.984 in | 73.4 mm 7.34 cm 0.241 ft 2.89 in |
| Height | 176.15 mm 17.615 cm 0.578 ft 6.935 in | 155.4 mm 15.54 cm 0.51 ft 6.118 in | 159.5 mm 15.95 cm 0.523 ft 6.28 in |
| Thickness | 7.99 mm 0.799 cm 0.026 ft 0.315 in | 7.3 mm 0.73 cm 0.024 ft 0.287 in | 8.1 mm 0.81 cm 0.027 ft 0.319 in |
| Weight | 221 g 0.49 lbs 7.8 oz | 168 g 0.37 lbs 5.93 oz | 173 g 0.38 lbs 6.1 oz |
| Volume | 123.01 cm³ 7.47 in³ | 85.99 cm³ 5.22 in³ | 94.83 cm³ 5.76 in³ |
| Colors | Black Gold Blue | Gold Black Rose-gold Red | Black Silver Gold Blue Gray Rose-gold |
| Body materials | Aluminium alloy | Metal | Glass Aluminium alloy |
| Certification | - | - | IP68 |
SIM card
The Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) is used in mobile devices for storing data authenticating the subscribers of mobile services.
| SIM card type | Nano-SIM / microSD Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM / microSD Micro-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Number of SIM cards | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Features | - | - | Dual SIM optional (A variant of the model with two SIM card slots is available) |
Networks
A mobile (cellular) network is a radio system, which allows a large number of mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz | GSМ 850 МНz GSМ 900 МНz GSМ 1900 МНz |
| CDMA | CDMA 800 MHz | - | - |
| W-CDMA | W-CDMA 850 MHz W-CDMA 900 MHz W-CDMA 1900 MHz W-CDMA 2100 MHz | - | - |
| TD-SCDMA | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz | - | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz |
| UMTS | - | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz | UМТS 900 МНz UМТS 1700/2100 МНz UМТS 1900 МНz UМТS 2100 МНz |
| LTE | LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz | LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) | LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 13 LТЕ 700 МНz Сlаss 17 LТЕ 800 МНz LТЕ 850 МНz LТЕ 900 МНz LТЕ 1700/2100 МНz LТЕ 1800 МНz LТЕ 1900 МНz LТЕ 2100 МНz LТЕ 2600 МНz LТЕ-ТDD 1900 МНz (В39) LТЕ-ТDD 2300 МНz (В40) LТЕ-ТDD 2500 МНz (В41) LТЕ-ТDD 2600 МНz (В38) LТЕ 700 МНz (В28) |
Mobile network technologies and bandwidth
Communication between devices within mobile networks is realized via various generations of network technologies, which provide different bandwidth.
| Mobile network technologies | UМТS GРRS LТЕ | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 6 | UМТS GРRS LТЕ Саt 16 |
Operating system
Operating system is the system software, which manages and controls the functioning of the hardware components of the device.
| Operating system (OS) | МΙUΙ V9.5 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео) МΙUΙ V10 (Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео) МΙUΙ V10.2 (Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе) | Аndrоid 7.1.2 Νоugаt Аndrоid 8.0 Оrео Аndrоid 8.1 Оrео Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе | Аndrоid 7.0 Νоugаt Аndrоid 8.0 Оrео Аndrоid 9.0 Рiе |
| User interface (UI) | - | - | Experience 8.1 |
System on Chip (SoC)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes into a single chip some of the main hardware components of the mobile device.
| SoC | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 636 (SDМ636) | Quаlсоmm Snарdrаgоn 625 (МSМ8953) | Sаmsung Ехynоs 8895 |
| Process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| CPU | 4х 1.8 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А73, 4х 1.6 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 (Κryо 260) | 8х 2.0 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 | 4х 2.313 GНz Ехynоs М2 Моngооsе, 4х 1.69 GНz АRМ Соrtех-А53 |
| CPU bits | 64 bit | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| Level 1 cache memory (L1) | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB | 16 KB + 16 KB |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 1800 MHz | 2000 MHz | 2314 MHz |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 509 | Qualcomm Adreno 506 | ARM Mali-G71 MP20 |
| GPU cores | - | - | 20 |
| GPU frequency | 430 MHz | 650 MHz | 546 MHz |
| RAM capacity | 4 GB 6 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB 6 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| RAM channels | Double channel | Single channel | Double channel |
| RAM frequency | 1233 MHz | 1066 MHz | 1694 MHz |
Storage
Every mobile device has a built-in storage (internal memory) with a fixed capacity.
| Storage | 64 GB 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB 128 GB |
| UFS 2.0 | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices for expanding their external storage capacity.
| Types | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC | microSD microSDHC microSDXC |
Display
The display of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology | IPS | IPS | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal size | 6.9 in 175.26 mm 17.53 cm | 5.5 in 139.7 mm 13.97 cm | 6.2 in 157.48 mm 15.75 cm |
| Width | 2.95 in 75.03 mm 7.5 cm | 2.26 in 57.33 mm 5.73 cm | 2.77 in 70.43 mm 7.04 cm |
| Height | 6.24 in 158.39 mm 15.84 cm | 5.02 in 127.4 mm 12.74 cm | 5.55 in 140.85 mm 14.09 cm |
| Aspect ratio | 2.111:1 | 2.222:1 | 2:1 2:1 (18:9) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1520 pixels | 1080 x 2400 pixels | 1080 x 2160 pixels |
| Pixel density | 244 ppi 95 ppcm | 479 ppi 188 ppcm | 390 ppi 153 ppcm |
| Color depth | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors | 24 bit 16777216 colors |
| Display area | 77.44 % | 62.2 % | 85.01 % |
| Other features | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistant |
| 2.5D curved glass screen 1500:1 contrast ratio 84% NTSC | Display manufacturer - Tianma Corning Gorilla Glass 3 2.5D curved glass screen LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon) 1000:1 contrast ratio 450 cd/m² | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Dual Edge display Always-On Display 580 cd/m² 90% DCI-P3 |
Sensors
Different sensors measure different physical quantities and convert them into signals recognizable by the mobile device.
| Sensors | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Fingerprint | Proximity Light Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Barometer Fingerprint Hall Heart rate |
| - | Fingerprint sensor model - Fingerprint Cards FPC1035 | Fingerprint sensor model - Synaptics Namsan |
Main rear camera
The main camera of the mobile device is usually placed on its back and can be combined with one or more additional cameras.
| Sensor model | Samsung S5K2L7 | OmniVision OV12A10 | Sony IMX333 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | ISOCELL | PureCel | CMOS |
| Sensor size | - | 5.11 x 3.84 mm 0.25 in | - |
| Sensor format | 1/2.56" | - | 1/2.55" |
| Pixel size | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm | 1.277 µm 0.001277 mm | 1.4 µm 0.001400 mm |
| Crop factor | - | 6.77 | - |
| ISO | - | 100 - 3200 | - |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/2.2 | f/1.7 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 3.94 mm | 3.81 mm 25.81 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 4.2 mm 26 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Field of view | - | - | 77 ° |
| Number of lenses | - | 5 | - |
| Flash type | Dual LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Image resolution | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP | 4000 x 3000 pixels 12 MP | 4032 x 3024 pixels 12.19 MP |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Digital image stabilization Optical image stabilization Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection White balance settings ISO settings Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene mode RAW Phase detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Phase detection with Dual Pixel 720p @ 120 fps Secondary rear camera - 5 MP Sensor model - Samsung S5K5E8 (#2) Sensor size - 1/5" (#2) Pixel size - 1.12 μm (#2) Aperture size - f/2.0 (#2) | Sensor type - PureCel Plus 720p @ 120 fps | Available also with Samsung S5K2L2 (ISOCELL) Phase detection with Dual Pixel Object tracking AF Smart OIS High CRI LED flash 720p @ 240 fps |
Telephoto camera
Specifications of the telephoto camera. These cameras are used to capture distant objects by using optical zoom to make them look closer without losing resolution and detail.
| Sensor model | - | OmniVision OV13880 | - |
| Pixel size | - | 1 µm 0.001000 mm | - |
| Aperture | - | f/2.6 | - |
| Focal length equivalent (35 mm) | - | 50 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | - |
| Number of lenses | - | 5 | - |
| Image resolution | - | 12 MP | - |
Front camera
Modern smartphones have one or more front cameras and their positioning has led to various design concepts – pop-up camera, rotating camera, notch, punch hole, under-display camera, etc.
| Sensor model | Samsung S5K4H7 | Samsung S5K5E8 | Sony IMX320 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | ISOCELL | CMOS BSI | CMOS |
| Sensor size | - | 2.9 x 2.15 mm 0.14 in | - |
| Sensor format | 1/4" | - | 1/3.6" |
| Pixel size | 1.12 µm 0.001120 mm | 1.119 µm 0.001119 mm | 1.22 µm 0.001220 mm |
| Crop factor | - | 11.99 | - |
| Aperture | f/2 | f/2 | f/1.7 |
| Focal length and 35 mm equivalent | 2.99 mm | 3 mm 35.96 mm *(35 mm / full frame) | 2.95 mm 25 mm *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Field of view | - | - | 80 ° |
| Image resolution | 3520 x 2270 pixels 7.99 MP | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP | 3520 x 2270 pixels 7.99 MP |
| Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP | 2560 x 1440 pixels 3.69 MP |
| Video FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Features | Face unlock | - | - |
| - | - | Available also with Samsung S5K3H1 Auto HDR |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and the audio technologies supported by the device.
| Speaker | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece | Loudspeaker Earpiece |
| - | Dirac HD Sound DHS Audio Calibration Algorithm | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
Radio
The radio in a mobile device is a built-in FM radio receiver.
| Radio | Yes | Yes | No |
Tracking/Positioning
Information about the positioning and navigation technologies supported by the device.
| Tracking/Positioning | GРS А-GРS | GРS А-GРS GLОΝАSS | GРS А-GРS |
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless data connections between various devices within a short range.
| Wi-Fi | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11аd | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g Wi-Fi Disрlаy 802.11а 802.11ас 5GНz | 802.11а 802.11b 802.11g 802.11а 802.11аd |
| - | - | VHT80 MU-MiMO 1024-QAM |
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version | 5.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Features | A2DP EDR HID LE | A2DP HID | A2DP AVRCP DIP HFP HID HSP LE MAP OPP PAN PBAP |
USB
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
| Connector type | Micro USB | USB Type-C | Micro USB |
| Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Features | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Host Mass storage On-The-Go | Charging Mass storage On-The-Go |
Headphone jack
The headphone jack is an audio phone connector, a.k.a. an audio jack. The most widely used one in mobile devices is the 3.5 mm headphone jack.
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
Information about other important connectivity technologies supported by the devices.
| Connectivity | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Infrared Tethering VoLTE | Computer sync OTA sync Tethering NFC ANT+ |
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing, fetching, displaying and navigating through information on the World Wide Web.
| Browser | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital audio data.
| Audio file formats/codecs | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AC3 AMR eAAC+ FLAC MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV | AAC AAC+ AMR AMR-WB aptX eAAC+ FLAC M4A MIDI MP3 OGG WMA WAV XMF |
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and code/decode digital video data.
| Video file formats/codecs | 3GPP AVI DivX H.263 H.264 H.265 MKV QuickTime MP4 VC-1 WebM WMV Xvid | 3GPP AVI H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 VC-1 VP8 Xvid | 3GPP 3GPP2 AVI DivX Flash Video H.263 H.264 MKV MP4 WebM WMV Xvid ASF |
Battery
The batteries of mobile devices differ in capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge needed for the functioning of the devices.
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 3080 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| 2G talk time | - | - | 29 h 1740 min 1.2 days |
| 3G talk time | - | - | 29 h 1740 min 1.2 days |
| Charger output power | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A | 5 V / 2 A 9 V / 1.67 A |
| Quick charge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | - | - |
| Features | Fast charging Non-removable | Fast charging Non-removable | Wireless charging Fast charging Non-removable |
| - | Battery model: BN31 | Qi/PMA wireless charging |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR rating shows the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body when using a mobile device, expressed in W/kg.
| Head SAR (EU) | 1.834 W/kg | 1.5 W/kg | 0.01 W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) | 1.567 W/kg | 0.49 W/kg | 0.73 W/kg |
| Head SAR (USA) | - | 0.95 W/kg | 0.1 W/kg |
| Body SAR (USA) | - | - | 0.74 W/kg |
| Xiaomi Mi Max 3 | Xiaomi Mi A1 | Samsung Galaxy S8+ Exynos |
