The Xiaomi Mi Max was announced today, i.e., on 10th May 2016 in China alongside MIUI 8.
The phone is the first device with a screen between 6 and 7 inches from Xiaomi. In other words, it’s the first phablet from the Beijing based phone maker.
Let’s take a look at the specifications.
Xiaomi Mi Max Specifications
| Model | Xiaomi Mi Max |
| SIM Card | Dual SIM (Hybrid SIM) |
| Color | Light Gray, Silver, Gold |
| Capacity | RAM: 3GB/4GB
ROM: 32GB/64GB/128GB EXPANDABLE |
| Language | Multi Language |
| Chipset | CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 650/652 |
| Other | Fingerprint scanner (rear) |
| System | MIUI 8 |
| Screen | Display size: 6.44-inchesResolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Cameras | Rear: 16 mega-pixel with PDAF & Dual Tone LEDGizchina News of the weekFront: 5 mega-pixel |
| Battery capacity | Non-removable 4850mAh |
Xiaomi Mi Max Picture Gallery
Xiaomi Mi Max Pricing & Availability
The Mi Max will go on its first sale on 17th May in China. The phone has three variants with varying storages and RAM, take a look below:
- 3GB RAM/32GB, Snapdragon 650: 1499 Yuan / $230
- 3GB RAM/64GB, Snapdragon 652: 1699 Yuan / $260
- 4GB RAM/128GB, Snapdragon 652: 1999 Yuan / $306
There’s no word on a launch in other markets as of now.
The specifications suggest that the Mi Max is not very different from the Redmi Note 3 (Pro), with the exception, of course, of the added RAM.
What do you think? What would you be happy to pay for the Mi Max (keeping in mind reseller cuts)?
So does multi-language stand for Chinese & English? Because that how it usually works for other Chinese companies.
For MIUI, the Chinese version contains Chinese & English. The multi-language contains a lot of other languages – French, Spanish, German etc.
Is there any gorilla glass? i doubt, any difference between 650 and 652? Well let’s wait and see some bunch of review than see if it’s worth or not!
The 652 is something in between the 650 and 820
650 is 2x Cortex A72 and 4x Cortex A53
652 is 4x Cortex A72 and 4x Cortex A53
Difference is there when you task switch between heavy apps or games as they stay on same big quad cluster (no trade migration), their is no difference in using individual apps like browser (at least until Servo arives).
Capacitice buttons are not backlight, black border arround the screen, the build quality is not that good same as redmi note 3….
290$ for the basic version. It’s redmi note 3 pro with 6.4 inch. Stupid
Agreed. Although it still looks like a good phone for the price, the redmi note 3 pro is a better deal.
If it had a slightly higher res screen, USB type-C or something else then I would be tempted, but as it stands, it’s too similar to the redmi note 3 pro.
Why stupid?? You know..they are people who love the phone just wishing the screen was bigger
They just upped the screen by 1″, added SD652 to the higher versions and added more storage, that’s it.
So does multi-language stand for Chinese & English? Because that how it usually works for other Chinese companies.
For MIUI, the Chinese version contains Chinese & English. The multi-language contains a lot of other languages – French, Spanish, German etc.
Is there any gorilla glass? i doubt, any difference between 650 and 652? Well let’s wait and see some bunch of review than see if it’s worth or not!
The 652 is something in between the 650 and 820
650 is 2x Cortex A72 and 4x Cortex A53
652 is 4x Cortex A72 and 4x Cortex A53
Difference is there when you task switch between heavy apps or games as they stay on same big quad cluster (no trade migration), their is no difference in using individual apps like browser (at least until Servo arives).
gonna wait for reviews … looks like a refurb RN3 pro … repurposed to a larger screen BUT pricing for basic version COULD have been better !
The Honor V8 is a better buy!!! Hahaha
Buy this if your ayes are not too discerning for PPi patrol… And your pockets are way bigger than mines. Literally, as I’m poor… Hehehe
The leaks were much worse, but still… I would say this is just alright, nothing amazing.
The good thing from their side is that they don’t have much competition on this segment.
I already made a mistake with the RN3 Pro, so I’ll pass.
So what made you regret from it?
Several bugs on the software, fingerprint scanner doesn’t work the majority of the times, very dim display (auto brightness is a joke)
Camera is way worse than my old MI 4.
That’s a shame, Xiaomi seems to be losing the track, Meizu seems to, even being on this price class with Metal, M3 Note, be doing a better job.
Come on mate, not necessary. It’s just Max that doesn’t like much the phone. Now enter Youtube and you won’t find a negative review of redmi note 3 pro
Just get rid of retarded MIUI and flash that sweet modified AOSP ROM from XDA
Well, considering that they haven’t released the source the AOSP ROM is based on the original kernel which is the place where all the problems have their roots.
Without the sources you can only get a custom ROM with the original kernel and a bunch of APKs.
Sometimes you get a generic kernel that works even worse.
It’s not MIUI which has been worked very well on other devices.
It’s Lollipop and the kernel of this RN3.
Today I’ve got an update and the changelog shows that they have been fixed all the bugs I was experiencing.
Still have to test it, I’ll keep everybody updated.
Agree, hate miui. It’s so much slower than CM and AOSP and even Vibe! Also a huge ram hog and tend to lags MUCH. It’s nice just for theming.
I can take several software bugs in MIUI, nothing unexpected… How’s the battery life? Is it that good in real life usage? I still want to buy this phone replacing my K3 Note. May be you can sell it to me as you don’t like it. 😀
I wouldn’t sell it to you because the display has few scratches already.
I guess no gorilla glass either.
Battery life is not good, it’s insane!
Seriously, this battery is something I want to have on every phone I’ll own next.
I can go through 2 days with heavy usage with the display set to 100% bright
It’s nice to hear that the battery is indeed a monster. It has dragon trail screen protection, it’s delivering ~80% of the protection of GG. It’s very good, I can’t believe you managed to scratch it. 😛
They released an update 2 days ago and the changelog days that they fix it.
I didn’t enable it because I really don’t use it.
The fingerprint scanner is not my priority also.
Capacitice buttons are not backlight, black border arround the screen, the build quality is not that good same as redmi note 3….
290$ for the basic version. It’s redmi note 3 pro with 6.4 inch. Stupid
Agreed. Although it still looks like a good phone for the price, the redmi note 3 pro is a better deal.
If it had a slightly higher res screen, USB type-C or something else then I would be tempted, but as it stands, it’s too similar to the redmi note 3 pro.
Why stupid?? You know..they are people who love the phone just wishing the screen was bigger
Ok, in addition to my earlier post..I won’t call it stupid, but lazy- they just upped the screen by 1″, added SD652 to the higher versions and added more storage, that’s it. Sometimes this is enough (it’s like an iPhone strategy lol) but when you only make the things better not worse.
gonna wait for reviews … looks like a refurb RN3 pro … repurposed to a larger screen BUT pricing for basic version COULD have been better !
The Honor V8 is a better buy!!! Hahaha
Buy this if your ayes are not too discerning for PPi patrol… And your pockets are way bigger than mines. Literally, as I’m poor… Hehehe
The leaks were much worse, but still… I would say this is just alright, nothing amazing.
The good thing from their side is that they don’t have much competition on this segment.
I already made a mistake with the RN3 Pro, so I’ll pass.
So what made you regret from it?
Several bugs on the software, fingerprint scanner doesn’t work the majority of the times, very dim display (auto brightness is a joke)
Camera is way worse than my old MI 4.
That’s a shame, Xiaomi seems to be losing the track, Meizu seems to, even being on this price class with Metal, M3 Note, be doing a better job.
Just get rid of retarded MIUI and flash that sweet modified AOSP ROM from XDA
Well, considering that they haven’t released the source the AOSP ROM is based on the original kernel which is the place where all the problems have their roots.
Without the sources you can only get a custom ROM with the original kernel and a bunch of APKs.
Sometimes you get a generic kernel that works even worse.
It’s not MIUI which has been worked very well on other devices.
It’s Lollipop and the kernel of this RN3.
Today I’ve got an update and the changelog shows that they have been fixed all the bugs I was experiencing.
Still have to test it, I’ll keep everybody updated.
I can take several software bugs in MIUI, nothing unexpected… How’s the battery life? Is it that good in real life usage? I still want to buy this phone replacing my K3 Note. May be you can sell it to me as you don’t like it. 😀
I wouldn’t sell it to you because the display has few scratches already.
I guess no gorilla glass either.
Battery life is not good, it’s insane!
Seriously, this battery is something I want to have on every phone I’ll own next.
I can go through 2 days with heavy usage with the display set to 100% bright
It’s nice to hear that the battery is indeed a monster. It has dragon trail screen protection delivering ~80% of the toughness of GG. It’s very good, I can’t believe you managed to scratch it. 😛 Also you mentioned that the fingerprint scanner doesn’t work most of the time, but note that this is their 1st phone with fingerprint scanner at all so it’s not unusual problems to appear.
Agree, hate miui. It’s so much slower than CM and AOSP and even Vibe! Also a huge ram hog and tends to lag MUCH. It’s nice just for theming.
Come on mate, not necessary. It’s just Max that doesn’t like much the phone. Now enter Youtube and you won’t find a negative review of redmi note 3 pro
They released an update 2 days ago and the changelog days that they fix it.
I didn’t enable it because I really don’t use it.
The fingerprint scanner is not my priority also.
The base one with S652 doesn’t sound bad for the price all do its not for me, 6.4“ is way too big for me to handle. Would like to see successor of NR3 Pro with let’s say S652, 5.2″ FHD Super Amoled & better build & suport for similar price.
The base one with S652 doesn’t sound bad for the price all do its not for me, 6.4“ is way too big for me to handle. Would like to see successor of NR3 Pro with let’s say S652, 5.2″ FHD Super Amoled & better build & suport for similar price.
Wow, are you see serious?
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Wow, are you see serious?
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Edit: new attempt.
This phone is nearly perfect to me, even with FHD resolution.
BUT: I’ve read some information about the camera and it’s not satisfying.
Max resolution for video recording is 1080p at 30fps – no 4k, no OIS.
Unfortunately I have to skip this one – hopefully Zuk and LeEco do better.
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