| key specs |
| Display | 6.90-inch | 6.21-inch | 5.99-inch |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| Front Camera | 8-megapixel | 20-megapixel | 20-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel | 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel + 20-megapixel |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Battery Capacity | 5500mAh | 3400mAh | 3000mAh |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 1080x2248 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels |
| general |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Model | Mi Max 3 | Mi 8 | Mi A2 |
| Release date | July 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | July 1, 2018 |
| Form factor | Touchscreen | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Dimensions (mm) | 176.15 x 87.40 x 7.99 | 154.90 x 74.80 x 7.60 | 158.70 x 75.40 x 7.30 |
| Weight (g) | 221.00 | 175.00 | 168.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 5500 | 3400 | 3000 |
| Fast charging | Quick Charge 3.0 | - | - |
| Colours | Dark Blue, Dream Gold, Meteorite Black | White, Gold, Light Blue, Black | Black, Gold, Lake Blue, Rose Gold |
| Launched in India | - | - | Yes |
| Removable battery | - | - | No |
| display |
| Screen size (inches) | 6.90 | 6.21 | 5.99 |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 1080x2248 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 18:9 | 18.7:9 | 18:9 |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | - | 402 | 403 |
| hardware |
| Processor | 1.8GHz octa-core | octa-core (4x2.8GHz + 4x1.8GHz) | octa-core (4x2.2GHz + 4x1.8GHz) |
| Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 64GB | 64GB | 64GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | - | No |
| Expandable storage type | microSD | - | microSD |
| Expandable storage up to (GB) | 256 | - | - |
| camera |
| Rear camera | 12-megapixel (f/1.9, 1.4-micron) + 5-megapixel | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.4-micron) + 12-megapixel (f/2.4, 1.0-micron) | 12-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.25-micron) + 20-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.0-micron) |
| Rear autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | Phase detection autofocus | Phase detection autofocus |
| Rear flash | Dual LED | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Front camera | 8-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.12-micron) | 20-megapixel (f/2.0, 0.9-micron) | 20-megapixel (f/2.2, 1.0-micron) |
| Front flash | Yes | - | LED |
| software |
| Operating system | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Skin | MIUI 10 | MIUI 10 | - |
| connectivity |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| GPS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.00 | Yes, v 5.00 |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes | - |
| Headphones | 3.5mm | - | No |
| FM | Yes | - | - |
| Number of SIMs | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | - | Yes |
| NFC | - | Yes | Yes |
| USB OTG | - | Yes | Yes |
| sim 1 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| sim 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM | GSM | GSM |
| 3G | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| sensors |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Face unlock | - | Yes | - |
| Barometer | - | Yes | - |
| ratings |
| Overall NDTV Rating | - | - | Read Review |
| Design Rating | - | - | |
| Display Rating | - | - | |
| Software Rating | - | - | |
| Performance Rating | - | - | |
| Battery Life Rating | - | - | |
| Camera Rating | - | - | |
| Value for Money Rating | - | - | |