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| Global Score | |
| 74.9 | 78.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie |
| 2018-07-19 | 2019-05-07 |
| 6.94 x 3.44 x 0.31 inches | 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.80 ounces | 5.89 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Black, Purple and White |
| Aluminum | Plastic |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 167.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 6 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | OLED |
| 350 pixels per inch | 402 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.7 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 509 GPU | Adreno 615 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.78 | 7.7 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 9.79 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3700mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.2 | 5.68 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Google Pixel 3a XL has a score of 78.9, which is a little bit better than Xiaomi Mi Max 3's 74.9 global score. These devices use Android OS, but Google Pixel 3a XL has an older 11 version while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has Android 8.1 Oreo. The Google Pixel 3a XL is a newer and notably lighter phone than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, although it is a bit thicker.
Google Pixel 3a XL has just a bit better display than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, because although it has a bit smaller display, and they both have the same exact 1080 x 2160px resolution, the Google Pixel 3a XL also counts with a little higher display density. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a much greater memory for applications and games than Google Pixel 3a XL, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal memory, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 also has a slot for an external memory card that admits a maximum of 256 GB.
Google Pixel 3a XL counts with a bit better processor than Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Both have the same RAM memory amount and 8 cpu cores. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 counts with a superior battery performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, because it has a 49 percent bigger battery capacity. Google Pixel 3a XL captures clearer videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, and although they both have a same size camera sensor, the same 30 frames per second video frame rate and the same 3840x2160 video quality, the Google Pixel 3a XL also has a back camera with more mega pixels and a bigger camera aperture.
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