Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs ZTE Max XL

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

    Max XL: 6 g lighter

    Redmi Note 7:
    186 g
    Max XL:
    180 g
  • Width

    Redmi Note 7: 8.6 mm narrower

    Redmi Note 7:
    75.2 mm
    Max XL:
    83.8 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Max XL: 0.3 in smaller diagonal

    Redmi Note 7:
    6.3 in
    Max XL:
    6 in
  • Chipset

    Redmi Note 7:
    Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
    Max XL:
    Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
  • Rear camera layout

    Redmi Note 7:
    Dual
    Max XL:
    Single
  • Depth

    Redmi Note 7: 1.3 mm thinner

    Redmi Note 7:
    8.1 mm
    Max XL:
    9.4 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. Redmi Note 7

    Height:
    159.2 mm
    Width:
    75.2 mm
    Depth:
    8.1 mm
  2. 2. Max XL

    Height:
    165.1 mm +5.9 mm versus Redmi Note 7
    Width:
    83.8 mm +8.6 mm versus Redmi Note 7
    Depth:
    9.4 mm +1.3 mm versus Redmi Note 7

Weight

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

  1. 1. Redmi Note 7

    186 g

    +6 g versus Max XL

  2. 2. Max XL

    180 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. Redmi Note 7

    Screen diagonal:
    6.3 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    19.5:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    97.4 cm²
  2. 2. Max XL

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

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.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Redmi Note 7: Original memory entry

64 GB · 4/6 GB RAM 32 GB · 3 GB RAM

Max XL: Original memory entry

32 GB · 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB · 2 GB RAM

Practical features

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

1. Redmi Note 7

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

2. Max XL

NFC:
Unknown
Headphone jack:
Yes
Memory card support:
See details microSD · up to 256 GB

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. Redmi Note 7

    4000 mAh

    +10 mAh versus Max XL

  2. 2. Max XL

    3990 mAh

Specifications

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1. Redmi Note 72. Max XL

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Redmi Note 7, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi Note 7Max XL
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 159.2 Х 75.2 Х 8.1 mm
  • 165.1 Х 83.8 Х 9.4 mm
Weight
  • 186 g
  • 180 g
Technology
  • IPS LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 6.3" inch
  • 6" inch
Screen resolution
  • 1080 x 2340 px
  • 1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 64 GB
  • 4/6 GB RAM 32 GB
  • 3 GB RAM
  • 32 GB
  • 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
  • microSD
  • up to 256 GB
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 4000 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Po
  • 3990 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
  • Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
Chipset
  • Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
  • Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Redmi Note 7, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi Note 7Max XL
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 97.4 cm2
  • 99.2 cm2
Screen format
  • 19.5:9 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 81.4%
  • 71.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 409 PPI
  • 367 PPI
Screen protection
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Redmi Note 7, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi Note 7Max XL
Rear camera, main
  • 48 MP
  • Dual
  • 13 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 48 MP
  • f/1.8
  • 1/2''
  • 0.8µm
  • PDAF -5 MP
  • f/2.4
  • depth sensor
  • 13 MP
  • AF
Functions
  • HDR
  • LED flash
  • HDR
  • panorama
Video
  • 1080p@30fps
  • 1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie
  • 13 MP
  • Single
  • 5 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • 13 MP
  • 5 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Redmi Note 7, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi Note 7Max XL
Processor CPU
  • Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260)
  • Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Graphics processor GPU
  • Adreno 512
  • Adreno 505
Antutu 7 score *
  • 144610
  • 40132
GeekBench 4 Single Core *
  • 1462
  • 674
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *
  • 4556
  • 2505
GeekBench 4 RenderScript * Unknown
  • 2252
Antutu 8 score *
  • 179213
Unknown
GeekBench 5 Single Core *
  • 334
  • 124
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *
  • 1294
  • 608
General specs
General specs — specifications for Redmi Note 7, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi Note 7Max XL
Release date
  • 2019
  • January
  • 2017
  • April
Colors
  • Blue
  • Black
  • Twilight Gold
  • Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 150 EUR
  • 120 EUR
Battery life Unknown
  • Talking time- Up to 26 h 30 min (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Redmi Note 7, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi Note 7Max XL
SIM card
  • Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM
  • dual stand-by)
  • Nano-SIM
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)
  • 34(2000)
  • 38(2600)
  • 39(1900)
  • 40(2300)
  • 41(2500)
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
  • HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
  • LTE-A (2CA)
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
  • WiFi Direct
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BDS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • 2.0
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
  • Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth
  • 5.0
  • A2DP
  • LE
  • 4.2
  • A2DP
  • LE
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Redmi Note 7, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi Note 7Max XL
Radio
  • FM radio
  • recording
  • FM radio
Others
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Redmi Note 7, Max XL.
SpecificationRedmi Note 7Max XL
Dop
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • Infrared port - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 4)
  • Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
  • accelerometer
  • proximity
  • compass - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) - For Boost/Virgin Mobile Also known as ZTE Blade X Max for Sprint/Cricket