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| Global Score | |
| 74.9 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.0 Oreo, 7.1 Nougat |
| 2018-07-19 | 2018-02-22 |
| 6.94 x 3.44 x 0.31 inches | 6.24 x 2.97 x 0.32 inches |
| 7.80 ounces | 6.38 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Aluminum | Metal |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.9 inches | 6 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| 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 636 SDM636 chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 509 GPU | Adreno 509 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 256 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.78 | 10.02 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 8.00 MP | 12.00 MP + 20.00 MP |
| f/1.90 aperture | f/2.20 aperture |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | -- |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (120 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.68 | 8.91 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5500mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 7.2 | 5.92 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| FM Radio | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro is slightly better than the Xiaomi Mi Max 3, getting a overall score of 75.8 against 74.9. Although the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 were only released with a few months difference, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro's construction is lighter but just a little thicker. These phones use Android OS (operating system), but Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro has the previous 8.0 Oreo version and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has Android 8.1 Oreo.
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro counts with a bit sharper screen than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, because although it has a quite smaller screen, and they both have an equal 1080 x 2160 resolution, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro also counts with a little bit more pixels per inch in the screen. Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro counts with a bit more powerful processor than Xiaomi Mi Max 3, and although they both have 8 cpu cores, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro also has a greater amount of RAM.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has slightly more storage for applications and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and although they both have exactly the same 64 GB internal storage, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 also has a slot for an external memory card that admits up to 256 GB. The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a little bit better camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, and although they both have a 12 MP camera, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 also has a lot better (4K) video quality and a larger camera aperture for better photos and video in low light situations.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a really longer battery lifetime than Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, because it has a 38 percent greater battery capacity.
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