A1 Alpha vs Xiaomi Mi Max

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Key differences

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WeightAlpha: 53 g lighterAlpha: 150 g · Mi Max: 203 g
WidthAlpha: 12.5 mm narrowerAlpha: 75.8 mm · Mi Max: 88.3 mm
ChipsetUnisoc SC9863A (28nm) / Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 -Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) Prime modelAlpha: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm) · Mi Max: Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 -Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) Prime model
Rear camera layoutDual / SingleAlpha: Dual · Mi Max: Single
DepthMi Max: 0.6 mm thinnerMi Max: 7.5 mm · Alpha: 8.1 mm
HeightAlpha: 21.4 mm shorterAlpha: 151.7 mm · Mi Max: 173.1 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

Front

Side

1. Alpha
Height
151.7 mm
Width
75.8 mm
Depth
8.1 mm

Weight
150 g
2. Mi Max
Height
173.1 mm
Width
88.3 mm
Depth
7.5 mm

Weight
203 g

Specifications

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Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Alpha	Mi Max
Dimensions (HxWxD)	151.7 Х 75.8 Х 8.1 mm	173.1 Х 88.3 Х 7.5 mm
Weight	150 g	203 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inch	6.44" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1520 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	32GB 2GB RAM 64GB 3GB RAM	16 GB 2 GB RAM; 32/64 GB 3 GB RAM128 GB 4 GB RAM - Prime model
Memory card support	microSD up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 1 slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3200 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4850 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat); MIUI 10
Chipset	Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	Qualcomm MSM8956 Snapdragon 650 -Qualcomm MSM8976 Snapdragon 652 (28 nm) Prime model
NFC	Yes (64/3GB model only)	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Alpha	Mi Max
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	97.8 cm2	114.3 cm2
Screen format	19:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	82.1%	74.8%
PPI /points per inch/	269 PPI	342 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Alpha	Mi Max
Rear camera, main	13 MP Dual	16 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP f/2.0 AF -2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor	16 MP PDAF f/2.0
Functions	LED flash HDR	Dual-LED dual-tone flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	8 MP Single	5 MP Single
Specifications	8 MP f/2.0	5 MP f/2.0

Performance

Performance
Specification	Alpha	Mi Max
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)	Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72) -Octa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A72)
Graphics processor GPU	IMG8322	Adreno 510
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	1376
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	3146
GeekBench 4 RenderScriptLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	3679
GeekBench 4 BatteryLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	2489
GeekBench 5 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	261
GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	770

General specs

General specs
Specification	Alpha	Mi Max
Release date	2019 August	2016 May
Colors	Black Green	Gray Silver Gold
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	150 EUR	150 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Alpha	Mi Max
SIM card	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM/ Micro-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 38(2600)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 7(2600) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps	HSPA LTE
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	microUSB 2.0 USB On-The-Go	microUSB 2.0 USB Host
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP LE	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 0.84 W/kg (head) 0.63 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Alpha	Mi Max
Radio	FM radio	FM radio recording
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	Alpha	Mi Max
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Versions: Global; Standard; Prime