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| Global Score | |
| 74.9 | 85.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Microsoft |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 11 |
| 2018-07-19 | 2021-09-20 |
| 6.94 x 3.44 x 0.31 inches | 5.72 x 7.26 x 0.22 inches |
| 7.80 ounces | 10.02 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Glacier and Obsidian |
| Aluminum | Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| -- | $ 540.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 8.3 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2688 x 1892 pixels |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 350 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| -- | 800 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 7.7 | 8.8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SM8350 (5 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 509 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 10.78 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 12.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 9.68 | 10.01 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.3 | 10.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4449mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.2 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | -- |
Comparison review
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 is much better than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, with a score of 85.3 against 74.9. These phones include Android OS, but Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has 11 version while Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has Android 8.1 Oreo version. The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 construction is extremely newer and noticeably thinner than the Xiaomi Mi Max 3's, but it's much heavier.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 counts with a more vivid display than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, because it has a much higher resolution of 1892 x 2688px, a little higher screen pixels density and a bigger display. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 counts with a little bit more memory for apps and games than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because although it has only 64 GB internal memory, it also counts with a slot for an SD memory card that holds up to 256 GB.
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 has a bit faster processing unit than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has 4 GB more RAM memory. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features superior battery lifetime than Microsoft Surface Duo 2, because it has 5500mAh of battery capacity.
The Microsoft Surface Duo 2 takes clearer videos and photos than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, and although they both have the same (4K) video resolution and a 12 MP resolution camera, the Microsoft Surface Duo 2 also has better 60 fps video frame rate and a larger aperture to take better images and video in poorly lited situations.
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