Mi max 3 latest information. Hardware platform and performance
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is intensively working on its new line of smartphones for the 2018 model year.
As it became known, the company is preparing to release a continuation of the Mi Mix line, but in a larger version. The new model will receive the third serial number in the line, and soon we will be able to see the new model .
Recently, the first data on the characteristics of the upcoming model appeared. While the existing Mi Max 2 model comes with a 6.44-inch display, sources say that Mi Max 3 will receive 7- an inch display along with an aspect ratio of 18: 9. Along with a 7-inch huge screen, the smartphone will also have minimal bezels. And also the third Mi Mix will be the largest in the line of phones from Xiaomi.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Specifications
In addition to a large 7-inch Full HD screen, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 may receive a battery with a larger capacity to support such a screen. According to CNMO, the battery capacity of the new Mi Max 3 will be 5500 mAh. Which is not much more than the 5300 mAh battery installed in Mi Max 2.
Also, according to rumors, the device will support Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging technologies and reverse charging. Hopefully the presence of the latter feature means it won't take long to fully charge your Xiaomi phone.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 Specifications The new model will also feature a fingerprint sensor placed on the back of the device, as in the two previous versions. The camera will get a dual lens setup. The main camera will be 12 megapixels, and the front camera will be 5 megapixels.
It is expected that two versions of the Mi Mix 3 smartphone will be released. The first will come standard with the Snapdragon 630 chipset, the second version will receive a Snapdragon 660 chipset. However, as of today, not one of these functions and characteristics has yet been officially confirmed.
Model release Mi Mix 2 was carried out in May 2016. Based on this date, we can assume that both the new Xiaomi Mi Max 3 model and the release date will be approximately these days.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 characteristics
The existing model features a 6.44-inch FHD Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display, Snapdragon 625 processor, Adreno 506 graphics, rated at 3,000mAh charging speed. The smartphone is available with 4 GB of RAM, expandable up to 32 GB or 64 GB. The rear camera has a 12-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture, while the front camera has a 5-megapixel sensor with f/2.0 aperture coupled with an 85-degree wide-angle lens.
The first phablet Mi Max, from Xiaomi, appeared on the market in 2016 and immediately gained popularity among users. After several months of leaks, Xiaomi introduced the long-awaited smartphone Xiaomi Mi Max 3. Compared to its predecessor Mi Max 2, the 3 has been improved in 7 departments, such as: design, display, battery, rear camera, front camera, processor, and it also received an additional biometric facial recognition function.
Design
By reducing the top bezel by 4.7mm, the bottom by 7mm and the sides by 1.3mm, Xiaomi has managed to pack a huge 6.9-inch display into a fairly compact all-metal body measuring 176.2mm high, 87.4mm wide, 8mm thick (dimensions comparable to a traditional 6.3-inch smartphone). In addition, the elongated display and thin frames allow you to comfortably use the smartphone even with one hand.
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Three color options for Mi Max 3: “Black Stone”, “Deep Sea Blue” and “Dream Gold”.
What was shown before the presentation
18.07.18 Photo combining Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and Mi Max 2. The form factor of the new product will remain the same, but the display has increased in size (the body of the Mi Max 2 has dimensions of 174.1 x 88.7 x 7.6 mm, while the dimensions of the Mi Max 3 are 176.2 x 87, 4 x 8 mm). The top and bottom frames of the Max 3 have been reduced, and instead of touch buttons, on-screen ones have appeared.
In addition, two new photos with good resolution have appeared, which show the front and back panels of Mi Max 3 in gold color. The front panel has white frames around the display
07/17/18 Xiaomi President Lin Bin shared official renders of the smartphone, which will be available in three color options: black, gold and blue.Lin Bin emphasized that Mi Max will come with a large display and long battery life.
07/15/18 Xiaomi released an official teaser that shows the front panel of Mi Max 3. The large display is ideal for navigation (they hint to us with this poster). Xiaomi has significantly reduced the bezels on all sides, making the Mi Max 3 well suited for one-handed use.In the second photo, the “About phone” page displays the fact that the smartphone has a Snapdragon 636 processor (like the Redmi Note 5 Pro) paired with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, of which 49 GB will be available to the user.
07/06/18 The video shows the front and back panels of the new Mi Max in two colors - black and gold
06/20/18 In anticipation of the official launch of the smartphone, the display panel of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 was shown. From the photo it becomes clear that the aspect ratio is 18:9, but there is no cutout at the top of the display.
Photos of the protective silicone case show that, apart from the vertical installation of the cameras, the Mi Max 3 will not have any major changes in appearance (compared to its predecessors.
06/20/18 An unknown screenshot, supposedly from the official website, shows a smartphone named Xiaomi Mi Max Pro 3, which has a Snapdragon 710 processor, a 6.9-inch display and 6 GB of RAM + 128 GB storage. The image of the smartphone is no different from what was shown on TENAA.
The top and bottom bezels are not very thick and are the same size, while the side bezels are thin, antenna lines on a U-shaped all-metal body. The vertical dual-camera setup includes an LED flash between the sensors. A fingerprint scanner is also present on the rear panel.
01/25/18 New low quality images show a slightly elongated front panel, hinting at an 18:9 aspect ratio display. The placement of the front camera, speaker and proximity/light sensors is similar to the Mi Max 2. There is only an IR sensor on the top end, and there is no 3.5 mm audio jack like the Mi Max 2. 12/22/17 Technical specifications of Mi Max 3 appeared on Weibo and confirmed some information predictions made last year. 12/22/17 The render that appeared online shows that the dual main camera module will be placed in the upper left corner and next to it an LED flash. The dimensions of the display do not allow the fingerprint scanner to be placed on the front, so we see it on the back panel, but the front camera and earpiece will be placed in the usual place - above the display. You can control your smartphone using on-screen buttons.
Specifications
- 6.9-inch display with 18:9 aspect ratio, Full HD+ resolution (2160 x 1080 pixels), 85.19% display-to-body ratio;
- Snapdragon 636 processor (14nm process technology, to improve the gaming experience in games such as Arena of Valor, Mi Max 3 supports a high frame and offers a gaming toolkit: one-touch acceleration, screen and video capture, and quick reply to WeChat) with a clock frequency of 1.8 GHz;
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage;
- 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage;
- expandable with a memory card;
- 12 MP (Sony IMX363 sensor, 1.4 micron pixel size and Dual Pixel autofocus) + 5 MP main dual camera, AI support (photo enhancement when shooting in low-light rooms, detection of up to 206 scenes, object recognition and portrait shots);
- 8 MP front camera with S6K4H7 sensor from Samsung, LED flash, AI support and background blur;
- retinal scanner - Iris OmniVision OV2281;
- fingerprint scanner on the rear panel;
- support for two SIM cards, 4G VoLTE;
- IR port, LED indicator, aptX and aptX HD Bluetooth audio codecs from Qualcomm;
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band GPS (AGPS/GLONASS/BEIDU);
- USB Type-C ports and 3.5 mm audio jack;
- two speakers for stereo sound output while watching movies and playing games;
- 5500 mAh battery (up to 2 days of use on a single charge, standby time - one month) with Quick Charge 3.0 fast charging (18 W, 71% charge in 1 hour of use). Reverse charging function, thanks to which you can use your smartphone to charge other devices;
- Android 8.1 Oreo OS with MIUI 10 shell (Xiao AI voice assistant).
The famous Chinese developer decided not to focus only on one audience by releasing the Mi Max line. Smartphones with large screens and high performance are loved by many. They are comfortable to play on, comfortable to work with in applications where you need a large and clear picture, and also incredibly pleasant to watch videos.
The new Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will not be an exception to the rule and will definitely find its buyer, judging by the characteristics that were announced.
Design and display
New to the family, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will have a 7-inch diagonal screen, not burdened with frames. It will contain an OGS matrix, which will delight owners with a bright, clear and rich picture. Its resolution will be 2160x1080 (FullHD+), and the sensor will support up to 10 touches simultaneously.
The phone body will be made of metal alloy and will be ergonomic, thanks to the curves on the corners and sides. The gadget will have a slightly curved display glass, and will also be decorated with a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner.
Performance
The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 smartphone will have a Snapdragon 630 or 660 installed as a processor, and the graphics adapter will be taken by Adreno 508 or 512. The amount of RAM is stated to be 4 GB, and the amount of internal memory varies from 32 GB to 128 GB. If desired, file storage space can be increased using microSD.
Such hardware will be quite enough to run demanding games and perform several tasks. However, when Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will be released is not yet known, so some details may change.
Technical characteristics of Xiaomi Mi Max 3
The operating system is Android version 8.0. The gadget will support all modern networks (2G, 3G, 4G), as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless interfaces. Navigation means will be: GPS, A-GPS, GLONAS.
Camera
The main camera module will have a resolution of 12 Mpx, and the front one will have 8 Mpx. They will produce a good picture, especially if they have focusing, stabilization and many filters.
Battery life
The new gadget from Xiaomi will receive a 5500 mAh battery, which, in theory, will allow the phone to work offline for 2-3 days without refueling. The mobile device will also support the QuickCharge function.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 prices
Results
The exact release date of Xiaomi Mi Max 3 and the official presentation are still unknown. However, judging by the stated characteristics, we can expect that the phone will be powerful and productive. It will be a pleasure to watch videos and play games on it, as well as work with applications, unless, of course, the developers decide to change something.
Xiaomi is going to release a new large smartphone. This phablet will be a device called Mi Max 3. The device will probably have a 7-inch display. The aspect ratio will be 18:9. This is a new standard which, firstly, is convenient, and secondly, it is the most favorable ratio for games, etc.
Characteristics of Mi Max 3
- CPU — Snapdragon 630/660;
- Video accelerator — Adreno 530;
- Screen — 7 inches;
- Battery capacity — 5500 mAh;
- Fast charging support — There is;
The new product also has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor. The number of cores is not specified, but given that this processor is from the budget segment, it is clear that it will have 8 cores. It is also known about the older model, since the smartphone will have two versions.
The older one will receive a Snapdragon 660 processor. It will also have 8 cores. Let us remind you that this is exactly what is used in . The new product will receive a battery with a capacity of 5500 mAh. This is quite worthy since for 7 inches such a battery will last for a long time.
The battery supports fast charging. At the moment, the exact cost of the new item is unknown. It is clear that due to better parameters than the second version of the Max line smartphone, the third will cost correspondingly more. The smartphone will not bring anything radically new. Yes, this is understandable, since it positions itself as budget and you shouldn’t expect anything more.
In 2016, Xiaomi showed the world their concept smartphone with a huge screen, which gained incredible popularity. In addition to a large 6.44-inch screen, it received a powerful Snapdragon 650 processor in the younger version and a Snapdragon 652 in the older version, while it had a decent camera and a very capacious battery. The bugs were corrected, the camera and battery life were improved, and the device became smaller. This model range has almost no competitors, so new products are highly anticipated, and at the beginning of 2018 the first news about the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 smartphone appeared.
So far, there is nothing to work with except leaks and guesswork. But current trends and the course chosen by the Chinese company give grounds for bold assumptions regarding their future gadget.
This review, based on leaks and rumors, will help you figure out what to expect from the new product and decide whether you should set aside money to buy it, whether it makes sense to purchase the 2017 model, or pay attention to products from other brands.
Design and display
Just recently, an alleged photo of Xiaomi Mi Max 3 appeared online, in which the upper part of the rear panel of the device is clearly visible. On it you can see a dual camera located in the upper left corner and a flash to the right of it. In previous models there was only one module. A round fingerprint sensor was placed slightly lower in the center. The case is metal with leads for antennas on the upper corner of the case. The volume on and off buttons were installed on the right side.
Thus, the appearance should not undergo a major transformation and users will receive a phone with approximately the same appearance.
Display
It is predicted that the front panel will carry an almost frameless screen with a diagonal of 7 inches. Such a solution is possible, but in the photo the person in the photo has a relatively compact device in his hand. Either Xiaomi will actually release a device with barely noticeable frames, or the diagonal will still not increase to a gigantic 7 inches. But there is no doubt that the screen will have an 18:9 aspect ratio. Only such a move will help fit a huge display into a compact body.
Probably, the Chinese will not take the path of increasing the dimensions of the case, perhaps by a few millimeters, because there is nowhere else to go. Therefore, they will install a diagonal that will fit into the body.
The resolution will be 2160x1080 (FHD+). It is enough for such a diagonal. The pixel density will remain acceptable, and the pixel grid will not be noticeable. A high-quality display with an IPS matrix is expected, because in the Mi Max 2 it was mediocre and did not behave well in some situations.
Software
Along with the photo, the insider wrote that the phone has MIUI 9 firmware installed, perhaps it will run on Android 8 Oreo, which is currently being tested on other company smartphones.
Cameras
The dual module in the photo means that the camera will learn to take photos in portrait mode with background blur, which many lacked in the 2017 model. One can only guess about the sensors; it could be a couple of modules from the Mi A1, or maybe the new product will receive Xiaomi’s favorite sensor - Sony IMX386, paired with some other lower-quality module.
In general, we should hope for an improvement in cameras, but it is unlikely to be very noticeable, because the Mi Max series smartphones have never been positioned as camera phones. We filmed at the level of gadgets in our price category. If only I would like electronic stabilization for shooting video, it works well in Redmi 5 and 5+, so a more expensive model will probably get it.
Hardware and battery life
The leaked photo tells of another feature that not everyone believed in, and even now it is in question. After all, it is impossible to prove the authenticity of the photo. Although, knowing this Chinese company, for early PR of its successful product, it decided long before the release to start stirring up interest in it with “accidental” leaks. We are talking about a single-chip system on the basis of which the smartphone will operate.
Based on the information received, it will be a mid-budget Snapdragon 660 processor, which is slightly inferior in power to the 2016 flagship Snapdragon 820. And then only in terms of 3D graphics.
Technical characteristics of Snapdragon 660: big.LITTLE architecture, 4 Kryo cores up to 1.9 GHz and 4 Kryo cores up to 2.2 GHz, Adreno 512 video accelerator. Antutu 7 SOC has about 130,000 parrots. Geekbench 4 test results: 1600 in single-core performance mode and 5600 in multi-core test.
RAM will be 3 or 4 GB, and permanent memory will be 64 or 128 GB.
The battery will have a capacity of 5,500 mAh, which is enough for even a 7-inch gadget to work for two days without recharging. The Snapdragon 660 will come with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, which allows you to quickly replenish the charge of such a large battery.
Estimated prices and release date
The release date is not yet known, but there is a high probability that the gadget will be presented in Russia and the CIS countries in mid-2018. The latest news says that the price of the younger modification starts from $233, and the older one from $249.
conclusions
Is it worth waiting for the Mi Max 3 to come out or does it make sense to buy the second generation? The 2017 phablet was a work in progress, and in 2018 a major rethink of the series is expected. The new model will get rid of the shortcomings of previous phones, and will also receive significantly improved technical characteristics.
Therefore, if you want an ultimate device with a large screen, high performance and a modern camera in a mid-price category, then you should wait for the new Mi Max 3.