Should you buy Xiaomi Mi Max 3 or Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Xiaomi Mi Max 3 starts at ₹ 20,099 and Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite starts at ₹ 15,074.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has screen size of 6.99 inches and Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite has screen size of 6.26 inches . Xiaomi Mi Max 3 comes up with internal storage of 64 GB/128 GB and RAM of 4 GB / 6 GB. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite comes up with internal storage of 64 GB/128 GB and RAM of 4 GB / 6 GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera whereas latter has primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash and front camera of 24 MP Camera.
Check detailed comparison below to compare specification for both models. Don't forget to check out expert opinion as well.
| Specifications | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 | Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) |
| Screen Size | 6.99 inches | 6.26 inches |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB/128 GB | 64 GB/128 GB |
Summary | |||
| OS | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Screen Size | 6.99 inches | 6.26 inches | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB | |
| Internal Storage | 64 GB/128 GB | 64 GB/128 GB | |
GENERAL | |||
| Colours | Black, Gold, Blue | Black, Blue, Gold | |
| Custom UI | MIUI 9 | MIUI | |
| Device type | Phablet | Phablet | |
| Operating System | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | Android OS, v8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Sim | Hybrid Dual Sim (micro+nano/microSD) | Dual Sim | |
DESIGN | |||
| Height | 176.15 mm | 156.4 mm | |
| Thickness | 7.99 mm | 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 169 g | |
| Width | 87.4 mm | 75.8 mm | |
DISPLAY | |||
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2160 pixels | 1080 x 2280 pixels | |
| Screen size | 6.99 inches | 6.26 inches | |
| Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
| Call Records | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 | |
| CPU | Octa core 1.8 GHz | Octa Core (Quad 2.2GHz + Quad 1.8GHz) Kryo 260 | |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | Adreno 512 | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited | Unlimited | |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB | |
STORAGE | |||
| Internal Storage | 64 GB/128 GB | 64 GB/128 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
| Camera Features | Geo Tagging, HDR, Panorama, Beauty Mode | Geo Tagging, HDR, AI Beauty, Panorama, Touch Focus, Face Detection | |
| Front Camera | 8 MP (f/2.0) Camera | 24 MP Camera | |
| Primary camera | 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash | |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps | 2160p@60fps, 1080p@30/120fps | |
MULTIMEDIA | |||
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | ||
| Audio Player | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | |
| FM Radio | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Player | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263 | MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263 | |
BATTERY | |||
| Capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion 5500 mAh battery | Non-removable Li-Po 3350 mAh battery | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE | |
| Browser | HTML5 | HTML5 | |
| Edge | Yes | Yes | |
| GPRS | Yes | Yes | |
| GPS Facility | with A-GPS, GLONASS | with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 1.0 reversible connector | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | |
NETWORK SUPPORT | |||
| 2G | Yes | Yes | |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | |
| 4G | Yes | Yes | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
MORE FEATURES | |||
| AI Camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes | |
| Other Features | Quick Charging, AI Camera | AI Camera, Quick Charging | |
| Quick Charging | Yes | Yes | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | |
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 comes up with a weight of 221 g whereas Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite weights around 169 g . Thickness of Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is 7.99 mm and the thickness of other mobiles is 7.5 mm.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 comes up with primary camera of 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash whereas Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite comes up with 12 MP (f/1.9) + 5 MP Dual Camera with LED Flash. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Geo Tagging, HDR, Panorama, Beauty Mode .