Xiaomi Mi Max 3 to launch in India on September 27: Here are some alternatives

Xiaomi is now gearing up to launch yet another smartphone in India. The company recently launched the Mi Max 3 in China and now the company is aiming to bring the phablet to India as well as other markets. The USP of the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is its humongous display and the beefy battery powering it. The company has already rolled out the media invites for the September 27 event where the Mi Max 3 will be launched.

Specifications

As far as the specifications are concerned, the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a 6.9-inch display with a resolution of 2160×1080 and an aspect ratio of 18:9. The smartphone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC coupled with the Adreno 509 GPU. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. All of this is backed by a massive 5,500mAh battery.

On the optics front, the Mi Max 3 bears a dual-camera setup at the back consisting of a 12-megapixel primary and a 5-megapixel secondary lens. Up front, there is an 8-megapixel selfie shooter.

Alternatives

As the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is one of the very few smartphones to come with a 6.9-inch display, the alternatives here have a relatively smaller screen size. However, you can expect a great performance and battery life from these as well.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro

In case you want a Xiaomi smartphone with a great battery life, the Redmi Note 5 Pro should be able to satisfy you. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available at a starting price of Rs. 14,999.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 features a 5.99-inch FullHD+ display. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SoC. It comes with up to 6GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage. The ZenFone Max Pro M1 runs on a stock version of Android 8.1 Oreo. The phone is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 10,999.

Nokia 6.1 Plus

The Mi Max 3 comes with quite a bit of bezels and if you are looking for a notch then you will be disappointed. However, you can get the Nokia 6.1 Plus with a notched screen for a similar price. It features a 5.8-inch 19:9 FullHD+ display and it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. The dual-SIM handset packs in 4GB of RAM and 64GB of onboard storage.  It is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 15,999.