Nokia T21
#2186
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
#2012Category Breakdown
Nokia T21
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Performance
72.771.3
Camera
19.153.7
Display
47.758.9
Battery
38.837.0
Build
93.677.7
Connectivity
56.660.7
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
51.152.6
Summary
- The Nokia T21 features a larger 10.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1200 x 2000 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a 6.9-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the T21 is powered by the Unisoc Tiger T612 chipset, whereas the Mi Max 3 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, both with 4GB of RAM.
- The camera on the Mi Max 3 is superior, with a 12 MP rear camera compared to the T21's 8 MP, and it supports 4K video recording, unlike the T21 which is limited to 1080p.
- The T21 boasts a significantly larger 8200 mAh battery compared to the Mi Max 3's 5500 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run Android, with the T21 launching on Android 12 and the Mi Max 3 on Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 10, but the T21 offers a more recent software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the T21 is heavier at 466g compared to the Mi Max 3's 221g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia T21
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
General
Release Date
2022, September 01
2018
Announced
2022, September 01
2018
Description
Versions: Wi-Fi only; Wi-Fi/LTE
N/A
Display
Size
10.4"
6.9"
Type
IPS LCD, 360 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1200 x 2000 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~224 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~350 ppi density)
PPI
1200
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
To be confirmed
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc Tiger T612 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57
Adreno 509
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
8200 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 8200 mAh
Li-Ion 5500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.0
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
247.5 x 157.3 x 7.5 mm (9.74 x 6.19 x 0.30 in)
176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm (6.94 x 3.44 x 0.31 in)
Weight
466 g
221 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Charcoal Grey
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.19 W/kg (body)
1.58 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM (cellular model only)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE - cellular model only
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS - cellular model only
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass