Xiaomi Mi 4i vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.

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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.

  • Weight

    Mi 4i: 91 g lighter

    Mi 4i:
    130 g
    Mi Max 3:
    221 g
  • Width

    Mi 4i: 17.8 mm narrower

    Mi 4i:
    69.6 mm
    Mi Max 3:
    87.4 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Mi 4i: 1.9 in smaller diagonal

    Mi 4i:
    5 in
    Mi Max 3:
    6.9 in
  • Chipset

    Mi 4i:
    Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
    Mi Max 3:
    Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Mi 4i:
    Single
    Mi Max 3:
    Dual
  • Height

    Mi 4i: 38.1 mm shorter

    Mi 4i:
    138.1 mm
    Mi Max 3:
    176.2 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.

  1. 1. Mi 4i

    Height:
    138.1 mm
    Width:
    69.6 mm
    Depth:
    7.8 mm
  2. 2. Mi Max 3

    Height:
    176.2 mm +38.1 mm versus Mi 4i
    Width:
    87.4 mm +17.8 mm versus Mi 4i
    Depth:
    8 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi 4i

    130 g

  2. 2. Mi Max 3

    221 g

    +91 g versus Mi 4i

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.

  1. 1. Mi 4i

    Screen diagonal:
    5 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    68.9 cm²
  2. 2. Mi Max 3

    Screen diagonal:
    6.9 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    122.9 cm²

Mi Max 3 has approximately 78.3% more rectangular screen area than Mi 4i.

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 for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi 4iMi Max 3
16 GB 2 GB RAM Unknown
32 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. Mi 4i

NFC:
Unknown
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 battery capacity

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

  1. 1. Mi 4i

    3120 mAh

  2. 2. Mi Max 3

    5500 mAh

    +2380 mAh versus Mi 4i

Specifications

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1. Mi 4i2. Mi Max 3

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3.
SpecificationMi 4iMi Max 3
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 138.1 Х 69.6 Х 7.8 mm
  • 176.2 Х 87.4 Х 8 mm
Weight
  • 130 g
  • 221 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 5" inch
  • 6.9" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 1920 px
  • 1080 x 2160 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16/32 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)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 3120 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 5500 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop); MIUI 8.2
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo); MIUI 9.5
Chipset
  • Qualcomm MSM8939 Snapdragon 615 (28 nm)
  • Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3.
SpecificationMi 4iMi Max 3
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 68.9 cm2
  • 122.9 cm2
Screen format
  • 16:9 (height:width)
  • 18:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 71.7%
  • 79.8%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 441 PPI
  • 350 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning scratch-resistant glass
  • To be confirmed
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3.
SpecificationMi 4iMi Max 3
Rear camera, main
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
Camera specs
  • 13 MP
  • AF
  • f/2.0
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.9
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF -5 MP
  • depth sensor
Functions
  • Dual-LED dual-tone flash
  • panorama
  • HDR
  • Dual-LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 480p@120fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 5 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/4''
  • 1.12µm
Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3.
SpecificationMi 4iMi Max 3
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 405
  • Adreno 509
Antutu 7 score *
  • 40156
  • 118846
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 617
  • 1336
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 1374
  • 4896
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *
  • 1404
Unknown
Antutu 8 score * Unknown
  • 143749
GeekBench 5 Single Core * Unknown
  • 276
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * Unknown
  • 1212
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3.
SpecificationMi 4iMi Max 3
Release date
  • 2015
  • April
  • 2018
  • July
Colors
  • Dark Gray
  • Black
  • White
  • Yellow
  • Blue
  • Pink
  • Black
  • Champagne Gold
  • Blue
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 260 EUR
  • 230 EUR
Battery life
  • Talking time- Up to 35 h (3G)
Unknown
Body build
  • plastic body
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3.
SpecificationMi 4iMi Max 3
SIM card
  • Dual SIM (Micro-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 TD-SCDMA -4G - LTE band 3(1800)
  • 7(2600)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • 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
  • 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
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • USB Host
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 4.1
  • A2DP
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 1.29 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3.
SpecificationMi 4iMi Max 3
Radio
  • Stereo FM radio
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi 4i, Mi Max 3.
SpecificationMi 4iMi Max 3
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging: 40% in 60 min (Quick Charge)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)