Overall Score
44.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#3033)44.3
Performance(#4054)61.5
Camera(#1691)53.2
Display(#3329)58.9
Battery(#2761)31.6
Build(#175)93.2
Connectivity(#3209)56.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Mi Max
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Mi Max features a large 6.44-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi.
- Its build consists of Gorilla Glass 4 on the front, an aluminum back, and an aluminum frame, resulting in a sturdy design weighing 203 grams.
- Performance is powered by either the Snapdragon 650 or 652 chipset, with a hexa-core or octa-core CPU configuration and an Adreno 510 GPU, supported by up to 4GB of RAM.
- The rear camera offers a 16 MP sensor with f/2.0 aperture and can record video in 4K at 30fps, while the front camera is a 5 MP unit.
- The device is equipped with a robust 4850 mAh battery, ensuring extended usage without wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, it is upgradable to 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 10, providing a customizable user interface.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- Special features include a headphone jack, enhancing audio versatility.
- Overall, the Mi Max combines a large display, solid performance, and a capable camera in a durable build.
Specifications
General
Release Date2016
Announced2016
DescriptionVersions: Global; Standard; Prime
Display
Size6.44"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) - Prime model
CPUHexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
GPUAdreno 510
Memory16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM (Prime)
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera16 MP, f/2.0, PDAF
Main Camera FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4850 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4850 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions173.1 x 88.3 x 7.5 mm (6.81 x 3.48 x 0.30 in)
Weight203 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
ColorsGray, Silver, Gold
Foldable✗
SAR0.49 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Micro-SIM
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 10
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass