Vertu Aster vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3

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Vertu Aster

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Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

WeightAster: 28 g lighterAster: 193 g · Mi Max 3: 221 g
WidthAster: 18.4 mm narrowerAster: 69 mm · Mi Max 3: 87.4 mm
Screen diagonalAster: 2.2 in smaller diagonalAster: 4.7 in · Mi Max 3: 6.9 in
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) / Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)Aster: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm) · Mi Max 3: Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Rear camera layoutSingle / DualAster: Single · Mi Max 3: Dual
DepthMi Max 3: 3.2 mm thinnerMi Max 3: 8 mm · Aster: 11.2 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. Aster
Height
143.4 mm
Width
69 mm
Depth
11.2 mm+3.2 mm versus Mi Max 3

Weight
193 g
2. Mi Max 3
Height
176.2 mm+32.8 mm versus Aster
Width
87.4 mm+18.4 mm versus Aster
Depth
8 mm

Weight
221 g

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Aster193 g
2. Mi Max 3221 g

+28 g versus Aster

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

Screen size

1. Aster 4.7 in · 16:9 About 60.9 cm² rectangular area
2. Mi Max 3 6.9 in · 18:9 About 122.9 cm² rectangular area

Mi Max 3 has approximately 101.8% more rectangular screen area than Aster.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM by storage capacity and phone
Storage	Aster	Mi Max 3
64 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

Mi Max 3: Original memory entry

128 GB · 6 GB RAM 64 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Aster

NFC: Yes
Headphone jack: Yes
Memory card support: No

2. Mi Max 3

NFC: Unknown
Headphone jack: Yes
Memory card support: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Aster2275 mAh
2. Mi Max 35500 mAh

+3225 mAh versus Aster

Specifications

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1. Aster2. Mi Max 3

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials
Specification	Aster	Mi Max 3
Dimensions (HxWxD)	143.4 Х 69 Х 11.2 mm	176.2 Х 87.4 Х 8 mm
Weight	193 g	221 g
Technology	Sapphire crystal glass	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.7" inch	6.9" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	1080 x 2160 px
Internal memoryRecorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	64 GB 2 GB RAM	128 GB 6 GB RAM 64 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	No	microSD up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
BatteryCapacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2275 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	5500 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)	Android 8.1 (Oreo); MIUI 9.5
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)	Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
NFC	Yes	Unknown
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display
Specification	Aster	Mi Max 3
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	59.9 cm2	122.9 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	60.5%	79.8%
PPI /points per inch/	473 PPI	350 PPI
Screen protection	Sapphire crystal glass oleophobic coating	To be confirmed

Camera and Video

Camera and Video
Specification	Aster	Mi Max 3
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	12 MP Dual
Camera specs	13 MP Hasselblad certified AF	12 MP f/1.9 1/2.55'' 1.4µm dual pixel PDAF -5 MP depth sensor
Functions	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash HDR panorama
Video	Yes	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2.1 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	2.1 MP	8 MP f/2.0 1/4'' 1.12µm

Performance

Performance
Specification	Aster	Mi Max 3
Processor CPU	Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400	Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 330	Adreno 509
Antutu 7 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	37242	118846
GeekBench 4 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	509	1336
GeekBench 4 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	887	4896
Antutu 8 scoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	143749
GeekBench 5 Single CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	276
GeekBench 5 Multi-CoreLegacy recorded score. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.	Unknown	1212

General specs

General specs
Specification	Aster	Mi Max 3
Release date	2014 October	2018 July
Colors	Onyx Calf Lagoon Calf Blush Calf Caviar Karung Tangerine Karung Raspberry Ostrich Cognac Ostrich	Black Champagne Gold Blue
Historical recorded priceLegacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	5440 EUR	230 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 380 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 15 h 30 min (3G)	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Front glass aluminum body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity
Specification	Aster	Mi Max 3
SIM card	Nano-SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 17(700) 20(800) 25(1900)	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) 34(2000) 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 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band 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 Host	Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP aptX LE	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio
Specification	Aster	Mi Max 3
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features
Specification	Aster	Mi Max 3
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Qi wireless charging - Titanium body (forged grade 5) and luxurious calf leather covered rear panel	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)

Vertu Aster vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Vertu Aster

Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Key differences

Physical size

Screen size

Memory variants

Practical features

1. Aster

2. Mi Max 3

Battery capacity

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