Xiaomi Mi Max 3 vs ZTE Boost MAX+

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

    Boost MAX+: 26.2 g lighter

    Mi Max 3:
    221 g
    Boost MAX+:
    194.8 g
  • Width

    Boost MAX+: 4.8 mm narrower

    Mi Max 3:
    87.4 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    82.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Boost MAX+: 1.2 in smaller diagonal

    Mi Max 3:
    6.9 in
    Boost MAX+:
    5.7 in
  • Rear camera layout

    Mi Max 3:
    Dual
    Boost MAX+:
    Single
  • Depth

    Mi Max 3: 2.2 mm thinner

    Mi Max 3:
    8 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    10.2 mm
  • Height

    Boost MAX+: 11.1 mm shorter

    Mi Max 3:
    176.2 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    165.1 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.

  1. 1. Mi Max 3

    Height:
    176.2 mm +11.1 mm versus Boost MAX+
    Width:
    87.4 mm +4.8 mm versus Boost MAX+
    Depth:
    8 mm
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Height:
    165.1 mm
    Width:
    82.6 mm
    Depth:
    10.2 mm +2.2 mm versus Mi Max 3

Weight

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

  1. 1. Mi Max 3

    221 g

    +26.2 g versus Boost MAX+

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    194.8 g

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 Max 3

    Screen diagonal:
    6.9 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    18:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    122.9 cm²
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Mi Max 3 has approximately 37.2% more rectangular screen area than Boost MAX+.

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 Max 3, Boost MAX+, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageMi Max 3Boost MAX+
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
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 Max 3

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

2. Boost MAX+

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

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 Max 3

    5500 mAh

    +2100 mAh versus Boost MAX+

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    3400 mAh

Specifications

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1. Mi Max 32. Boost MAX+

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Mi Max 3, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi Max 3Boost MAX+
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 176.2 Х 87.4 Х 8 mm
  • 165.1 Х 82.6 Х 10.2 mm
Weight
  • 221 g
  • 194.8 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.9" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2160 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 128 GB
  • 6 GB RAM 64 GB
  • 512GB 4GB
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 5500 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
  • 3400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 8.1 (Oreo); MIUI 9.5
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Mi Max 3, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi Max 3Boost MAX+
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 122.9 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 18:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 79.8%
  • 65.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 350 PPI
  • 258 PPI
Screen protection
  • To be confirmed
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Mi Max 3, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi Max 3Boost MAX+
Rear camera, main
  • 12 MP
  • Dual
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 12 MP
  • f/1.9
  • 1/2.55''
  • 1.4µm
  • dual pixel PDAF -5 MP
  • depth sensor
  • 8 MP
Functions
  • Dual-LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Unknown
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 8 MP
  • Single
  • 1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 8 MP
  • f/2.0
  • 1/4''
  • 1.12µm
  • 1 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Mi Max 3, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi Max 3Boost MAX+
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core 1.8 GHz Kryo 260
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 509
Unknown
Antutu 7 score *
  • 118846
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1336
Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 4896
Unknown
Antutu 8 score *
  • 143749
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 276
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 1212
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Mi Max 3, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi Max 3Boost MAX+
Release date
  • 2018
  • July
  • 2015
  • July
Colors
  • Black
  • Champagne Gold
  • Blue
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 230 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G)
Body build
  • Front glass
  • aluminum body
Unknown
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Mi Max 3, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi Max 3Boost MAX+
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • 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)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA
  • LTE
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • dual-band
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Mi Max 3, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi Max 3Boost MAX+
Radio
  • FM radio
  • No
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Mi Max 3, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationMi Max 3Boost MAX+
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0)
  • Sensors Yes