I have had my Mi Max 3 - 6GB / 128 GB for 10 days now. You either have tiny hands or I have large hands, because I can easily reach the finger print sensor without shifting my hand from the bottom of the phone. And a tablet mount for the car ? no sir, we now have magnet mounts, they are much cleaner looking and holds my Mi Max 3 perfectly without any ugly arms or brackets that hold onto the side of the phone. I like its size, seeing as I only use it to make calls 2 % of the time, the rest of the time it's used for looking at pictures, web browsing, watching videos, reading magazines etc etc where the size is far better for media consumption.
Exactly what I use mine for. No one needs to hold a cellphone to their heads anyway no matter how small it is. Are you in the USA and if so how does it work?
No, I'm in Nairobi - Kenya, Africa. Works well on all 4G, LTE, 3G, and other GSM networks etc. Fast speeds. I think it will be fine with AT&T, not sure about Verizon in the USA.
I bought mine from TradingShenzen. They are very good and fast - they send by DHL Express, which takes about 3 or 4 days to anywhere in the world. The global ROM is not available anywhere yet, it is only available on pre-order. I am happy with my official Chinese ROM, after loading Google services everything is in English. Here is the link tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-max-3/1302-mi-max3-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-snapdragon-636.html?search_query=xiaomi+mi+max+3&results=30
Without a doubt *Xiaomi* has the best smartphones ever! I have a Mi Max 2 and I'm planning to buy a Mi Max 3. I don't think I'll change *Xiaomi* from now on. Thank you *Xiaomi* for making amazing products for low prices. All my love from Morocco 🇲🇦
I have their M365 Scooter. Great to get around traffic in Manila. Anyway just ordered the mi max 3 online. Its china rom, but 6gb 128gb.. so hopefully i will not have to change my phone for 2 or 3 years.
@@markk2745 I don't think you have to change it. I have been using the Mi max 2 for about 2 years now. It's a pretty durable phone. I have dropped it accidentally a few times, an no problems whatsoever. I use a back cover just because I bought. It's not really necessary. I also haven't applied a screen protector of tempered glass. No scratches at all these two years. I am pretty sure max 3 will be the same too. I want to buy it. But I am not sure if I want to stop using Mi max 2.
What website did you order from because I cannot find the 6G/ 128Gb version on any site? Only the 4G/ 64Gb version is available. Thank you ahead of time.
I just hit 18 hours screen on time - and I still have 18% battery left. This is wonderful - I'm not even sad my Nokia 7 Plus died a sudden, water damage induced death last week. The battery life alone is reason enough to buy this phone tbh.
I have used the original Mi Max or Mi Max 1 if you would like to call that...and it was one of the best phones i have ever used...it was really awesome and the battery life was amazing on it...!
I am still rocking the original 3/64 version of Mi Max, with LineageOS 14.1 ROM from Nijell@XDA, and since the battery is still in pretty decent shape, 2 years of usage the phone is just still as good and robust as ever.
Still using this chonk of a phone in 2024 and can't see myself upgrading anytime soon. I've used brand new iPhones and Galaxies and I still love my MM3. With the Microsoft launcher and animations turned off it is still snappy enough for me. I have tablets, laptops and PC's for gaming and wot not so the MM3 is perfect for checking socials, navigation, media/audio player, watching movies in bed, using Zoom, taking pics and occasionally making calls. The battery goes down a bit quicker than it used to but that's mainly because I have tons of apps and they all love running in the background these days, the Miui battery optimization is pretty ruthless though so that can be good and bad. It would be nice to be able to upgrade to a newer version of Android of course but as long as the apps keep updating it's all good. Really can't fault this phone and don't see myself upgrading anytime soon. Maybe if Xiaomi brought out a Mi Max 4.
i have this phone after mi max 2, i used too iphone x, iphone 7 plus, note 8 and lg v30. Mi Max 3 is the best of the best, 2 days on full brightness, all games on max settings, great camera (manual mode effect is better than note8, auto is better than lg v30), great stereo speakers, great IPS screen!
I'm using the older Mi Max 2. For such a big battery phone, it is very slim. The big screen is great for watching video. It's so much easier on my eyes. I'm thinking of upgrading to the Mi Max 3 for better chipset and camera. Camera is not too shabby. I bet the photos will look better using GCam mod app.
@@raaisma it has EIS and that seems to work well enough from the reviews. It still just a midrange device anyway, a cautious expectation is warranted. Mi Max 1 with its shitty Omnivision rear cam sensor really produces horrible images in low light condition, and Mi Max 3 seems to be leaps and bounds better.
@@spursindonesia it does have EIS. I was just hoping there will be OIS in the future models but Xiaomi seems to reserve it for its high end models. Mi Max 3 uses Samsung sensor so it will be a nice upgrade for your Mi Max 1 :)
THIS is what i need. as a person who has owned two tablets and decided to a get a phone because of the clunkiness of using it as a phone this is what i am looking for. the best thing about using a tablet is that WIDE awesome screen you get, and more and more phones are working to be the slimmest and tallest there is, which is really frustrating. i've been looking for months and i came across this RANDOMLY from an ad on YT...who would have known that they actually marketed something right
I have been using Mi Max 2 for 1 year and will definitely upgrade to 3 once it's arrived in India. It's not for the people who are not used to handling big devices .
I have been using it for 4 years. It’s almost the perfect phone. There is no phone current in January 2022 that can replace it. Most phones today are long like banana. If updated for 2021 with an amoled screen, highest refresh rate, better camera, ip68 would be awesome. The only niggle I have with it is the screen is slightly narrower compared to the Mi Max 1. I do wish if there is a Mi MAX4 to have a slightly wider screen would be perfect
I like xiaomi. Iam using redmi note 3 still getting mi ui updates. Mi devices justifies the price. A 1000$ phone such a waste of money. Mi max 3 is a good phone. These days we are seeing an average of 6 inch phones. More big screen devices are always welcome.
I've had this phone since Jan 2019 and after nearly a year of ownership, I'm still hopelessly in love with it. I couldn't have been more happy with it. The only niggle I have is that, after the update to Android 9 the screen automatic lighting has been maladjusting in low to medium ambient lighting. Eventually, I had to turn off the function.
@@trinitario868 All I can say is that I have been more than happy with the phone and I haven't regretted it one second. It wasn't a choice of compromise. If I were to buy a new phone now, I would definitely compare Max3 to Max4, even though I'm not very happy on how the front camera of Max4 has been incorporated in the screen.
I bought mine mi Max 1st generation for holiday use, as it support due sim cards. When I come back from holiday, I could not switch back to my iPhone anymore, as the mi max is so much better, it last for a whole day without need to charge , it still works so well after two years, unlike iPhone, it last for two hours and will slow down after a year or two. I bought my partner the max 3, it is brilliant. Since many phone makers are making large phone now, the xiaoMi max wouldn't don't too big nowadays. buy it, you wouldn't regret.
I get seven days or more battery on this phone. My phone is always switched to battery save mode, and I put the screen to medium to low brightness. Everyday use would be serving the internet, watching few short videos, checking emails, making/receiving very long calls like 30mins to 2hrs, taking photos. Plus I run dual sim. Battery life is amazing!
I received this super Mi max 3 a few days ago, saw the price 232 eur on Aliexpress, the datasheet, the battery 5.500mah, this super screen 6.8 inch, just beautiful, for reading, documents , videos, photos ... etc etc personally, no need to throw 1000 eur to really have fun, to have efficiency! This Mi max 3 is great, bravo Xiaomi
I find it hilarious that mobile phone 'journalists' continue to not understand the underlying trends in their own industry. PHONES ARE GETTING BIGGER !!! Apple just launched a 6.5" (albeit in the same footprint as the old 5.5" device) but I remember people (especially apple users) telling me that my Galaxy Note 1 was way too big (it had a 5.3" screen). People said my Galaxy Mega was way too big at 6.3"....and now I hear that 7" is a niche phone..... which is like saying SUV's are a niche vehicle..... The reviewer said you might need a tablet holder for the Mi Max 3 in a car ......my Mi max 2 is fine being stuck onto the air vent with magnets.... Read this carefully : EVERYONE WILL BE USING SMARTPHONES LARGER THAN 5.5" in 2 years and in 4 years the MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WILL HAVE A PHONE LARGER THAN 6.5".... Tablets will be dead and the 8" smartphone will be a common thing (maybe a 22:8 aspect ratio)
I really wanted the Mi Max 3, but here in Israel the 64GB version was only $70 cheaper than the 128GB Pocophone... The Pocophone is a no brainer in terms of hardware, yeah less battery (although easily lasts a full day of heavy usage), but the SD845 is twice as fast as the SD636 and only costs 25% more... So obviously I took the Pocophone, and Damn It's an AMAZING phone... Same hardware as a Note 9 at 30% of the price, you can't argue with that. The notch sucks but hey I know people who pay $1000+ for notched phones...so whatever, I'll eventually get used to it...
ali helal It's very kind of you to assume things on people you know nothing about. I'm so intrigued, how does being, or not being a zionist have anything to do with my comment on a tech video... Does being or not being gay have anything to do with having an iPhone too? Or do you just make up shit to troll people?
@@rioburhan947 Im deeply sorry you've failed basic English and Mathematics at school, not everyone is perfect. However when the time comes and you'll read my comment properly, you'll understand how nonsense your comment is. Best regards. P.S Im straight BTW but i have to ask what's wrong with being gay? Or having an iPhone Or being a Zionist for that matter (if you actually know what it is and know anything about history) because you guys clearly have no idea what zionist or gay means...
I can barely use a 5 inch phone with one hand. That thing is for students who want to read PDF's on their phones, and make phone calls at the same time without having to carry a second device (tablet).
@blacknester But when you have, for instance, shopping bags on one hand and need to use the phone you will have to put down the bags on the dirty pavement.
I'm not sure if I have a big hands yet a 6in phone is small for me. If the fingerprint scanner is adjusted a lil bit more, it would definitely make things more comfortable. So this MM3 works for me, expect I could just save a bit more and get the SD845 of the poco. Lol
Just saying this, i've been using Mi Max 3 for about 2 and a half years now. And i've tried Mi 9T, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro. And i still go back to Mi Max 3.. and sell those 3 back haha. I could never throw my Mi Max 3 away.. even now. Still plan to use it till it dies..
I've tried most of the main brands of smartphones in my life, and Xiaomi MI Max is undoubtely my favorite. I'm a 51 year old big guy, whose sight has been deteriorating rapidly over the past 6 years, so a big screen is very helpful. You can say people with presbyopia are indeed a market target for the MI Max, and Max 3 has a better camera!!
Still using my mi max 3 after all the yrs😊 a good phone for daily use, browsing,mail,watching movies .And the battery is still good😮 after all the yrs. Keep the battery between 20/80% charge and no fast charging. Good product❤
I've had Samsung phones for a long time but decided to change to Xiaomi. I now have the mi max 3 and it's been the best phone I've ever owned. 4 days from a single charge and about 10 hours of screen time and listening to hours of music using Bluetooth. 😍
I'm using mi max 2 right now, want to upgrade to mi max 3, only for : multimedia thing, like a watch video, ready a ebook, webrowsing, do a intense pubg playing, :)
The perfect phone for the visually impaired Uber driver? What!? No this phone is great for media consumption. I had many flag ship phones from Samsung and I must say this is the best phone I ever had. Yes, it is not a 1000 USD phone, but I picked it up from the Xiaomi Store in Hong Kong for around 220 USD. Great value for if you play games or consume a lot's of media. The Infrared blaster is great feature. I can control all my TV's and Aircon by using my phone :D
Was a Samsung Fanboy too. After getting the Max 2 and has been using it for 1 year, it makes you realise how dumb you were before, and not like we can't afford the price. It's just that the Mi Max has so much value in it's total package
This is a nice phone. But the Wi-Fi chip is a little weak though it does the job. the placement of the antenna line which is by the camera on top. is a very bad location for this phone. If you hold it in landscape mode, your hand or finger will cover the main reception for signal. As long as you're always aware not to cover it, you should be fine. Otherwise it will completely weaken the Wi-Fi, disconnect and reconnect to your data signal. This happens especially if you are further away from the modem or hot spot signal. For me, this was a deal breaker. I have the PocoF1 and I'm returning the Mi Max 3. I only got MM3 because I hate notch phones, a lot. But I'm going to stick with the PocoF1 for now. It's a much better phone, imo. Hope this helps anyone in a similar situation.
How good is this phone in low light video? Let’s say for concerts. Also, how does it handle zoom in such type of videos. Thanks! Great video. I’m considering getting one of this. I use to have a Galaxy Mega 6.3. I love big screens and “phablets”.
Hi Everybody.. Is Mi Max 3 still worth it for 2019 and really good for heavy games? I want know because i like big screen and big battery from mi max 3 and SD 636 is still good for 2019?tq
Hey is the camera legit good because my mi max 2 camera sucks. ALso do u have problems with instagram? I upload videos and its slow motion, i have tried taking with external and inside instagram app no difference. Same goes for boomerangs. Also instagram makes the quality worse. Thanks :)
as someone who uses both max 2 and 3, I can say that mi max 3 has: -better screen, colors are great, black is deeper -clearer and louder sound in 3.5 headphones -worse loudspeaker sound -worse led flash -got frontal flash for night selfie -hw acceleration for x265 10bit -everything else is rather on par. As a media player and home entertainment, I'd say max 3 is generally good and better than max 2. It provides big screen, long battery life and your hands don't get tired of holding it (even 1-hand), unlike tablets. I recommend using a silicone bumper, as the phone is big and kinda slippery. case provides a lot more grip, also gives less phantom screen touch from just holding it with hands (on the edges). but as always, Xiaomi is damn annoying with their ads all over the place. you really have to work to turn it all off.
Mi max 2 was having problem of slow internet speed, I have used mi max 2 and now using redmi note 5 pro. Please confirm that mi max 3 has no problem related to network and internet speed...
I just bought this fone...just for watching live sports..because most of the time I'm away from home....it's awesome to use...and battery life is crazy awesome.
Currently I m using Mi Max 2..N have 5300 mAh battery n Mi Max 3 have 6.99 inch display n 5500mAh battery n I always believe Gsm arena review n watch always n I saw Mi Max 3 survive overall time 115 hour during battery test but it's lower then Mi Max 2 126 overall time..I want to know Mi Max 3 is better battery back up n survive with high game like PuBg n watching video till one day in hight usage..? Pls tell me sir..!!
i have the same doubt.... my mother has max 2 but she COULD sell to a friend..... and buy the 3 but i am unsure if it would be a REAL upgrade.... the 3 seems to be = the 2 but for a low end user maybe it is better to have more battery than a snapdragon 636..... but idk if there are other better things i am forgetting......to jump on 3.
Had version one 3gb/32gb. That was a beast until I broke the screen. I got mi max 2 4gb/64gb. I can go through a day no matter what. Battery life is so good that I charge it daily to top it off, still having half a charge. The big screen is something you cannot compensate with anything. Great for spreadsheets. I have big hands and I can reach just fine the fingerprint sensor. I use a i-ottie card holder. Sound is loud and clear. I really have no complaints besides the fact that it's a bit slower compared to version one. I was thinking on getting version 3 but what I do not like is the slightly inferior battery life. I am tempted to wait for version 4.
This should actually be a comfortable phone for me to use, I'm 6'5, and 5.5 inch displays can feel small over time, don't get me wrong, i wouldn't call anything the size of an iphone 8 plus small, it's just that for larger hands this would really be a perfect fit
Thank you for your review, but was missing how are the speakers, when talking on it I use on my phones only speaker phone when making phone calls. are the speakers good loud? Are there stereo speakers? Please let me know! This is exactly I am looking for. a large phablet! I dislike all the small ones! Right now I have one plus one 5.5 inch' speakers are very good on it I can make voice calls over speakers without putting something over it for to hear loud and clear. So my question is how are the speakers on xiaomi mi max 3. thank you!
Wish the bezels were thinner, need to hold this myself in hand to make the decision of buying it. By the way, would it be a tall ask for reviewers to mention call quality and headphone audio quality? So many reviews skip those, its all camera, camera and camera these days. Audio quality is especially important for a phone this large, geared towards media consumption.
This phone is really convenient for myself i been using this almost a month its not a disappointed its amazingly the greatest.... Games social text calls camera and the best the battery is a monster...😁😊😊
Mister big hands here but why give us an aluminum frame ? You could do back cover in carbon fiber and get sub 200 grams. Right now it is almost 1/2 pound phone ! Thanks for tip about Open Camera stabilizer !
I saw this on the display in Mi Store when I was in Guangzhou. I would have definitely bought this phone if it had the latest chipset, but I went for the Mi Mix 3 instead. Other than that, the phone is solidly built.
Xiaomi, I love your Mi Max. I'm watching this review with my Mi Max 3. But don't you think it's high time for Mi Max 4 with 120 refresh rate, still with 5000 mah battery, 8 gb ram, Snapdragon etc. please please Xiaomi ..new Mi Max please?
I have Mi Max 2. If someone wants to use Max with one hand, can activate one-hand mode in the options. After action U can touch the middle button and move your finger to the left or right button. Max will change the size of display. And it has lots of other future what can help to use this phone with one hand. But I don't know why need these for someone. Big screen is the best part of this phone. :)
The new one has worse battery life, even if the phone is bigger. It should be significantly faster than the version 2. Seems to have better cameras. The screen is larger but it is wider than 16:9 so RUclips will have black bars. I do not think it would make much difference if you have a good running version 2.
I'm non of those, I used mi max 2, I'll be getting the max 4 . Honestly, every other phone looks to little for me now. I watch RUclips, soccer, Netflix . It's a multimedia tonic . Since I started using this phone, only use my iPhone when I want to play a particular game. By the way, I'm only 5.10" ..
Mi Max 3 has the same screen width of my galaxy Mega 6.3 i like big screen like this, but also consider the camera please advise me for the best big screen phone with best camera A8 star, mi max 3, nova 3, nova 3i, nova 3e, A8+, A6+, zenfone 5-5z, honor 8x-8Xmax? please replay
I have an old 8inch tablet and an even older asus crappy phone in my bag all days . This seems like a good option for me to carry just one device and have a phone and watch my series :)
The phone design in terms of the body are irrelevant to me since I use a protective case. The transfer speeds, HDMI connectivity and the display Quality are my biggest concerns. I want to run something like Sailfish or linux because I want an PC and phone in one with a good camera, screen and battery. Selfie camera is irrelevant to me. Any suggestions?
I was planning to buy a Mi Max 3 this year. And now, all I think of is it's size because it may be so big and thinking maybe this will not fit in my hand.
I have had my Mi Max 3 - 6GB / 128 GB for 10 days now. You either have tiny hands or I have large hands, because I can easily reach the finger print sensor without shifting my hand from the bottom of the phone. And a tablet mount for the car ? no sir, we now have magnet mounts, they are much cleaner looking and holds my Mi Max 3 perfectly without any ugly arms or brackets that hold onto the side of the phone. I like its size, seeing as I only use it to make calls 2 % of the time, the rest of the time it's used for looking at pictures, web browsing, watching videos, reading magazines etc etc where the size is far better for media consumption.
Exactly what I use mine for. No one needs to hold a cellphone to their heads anyway no matter how small it is. Are you in the USA and if so how does it work?
No, I'm in Nairobi - Kenya, Africa. Works well on all 4G, LTE, 3G, and other GSM networks etc. Fast speeds. I think it will be fine with AT&T, not sure about Verizon in the USA.
Where did you buy your mi max 3 from?.... and please is that the Global Version?
I bought mine from TradingShenzen. They are very good and fast - they send by DHL Express, which takes about 3 or 4 days to anywhere in the world. The global ROM is not available anywhere yet, it is only available on pre-order. I am happy with my official Chinese ROM, after loading Google services everything is in English. Here is the link tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-max-3/1302-mi-max3-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-snapdragon-636.html?search_query=xiaomi+mi+max+3&results=30
Do I order the original firmware for the United States or Xiaomi.eu/Mulitlanguage?
Crazy battery life, gigantic screen and £200 price tag - yes sir.
I have mi max é, best phone I've had, bigger is always better
If bigger is always better, well just buy a tablet.
Don't forget headphone jack
And all you need is a few new pairs of cargo pants and you are ready to rumble :-)
No full hd in netflix so not a buy for me. Damm shame would snapped this up..
Without a doubt *Xiaomi* has the best smartphones ever!
I have a Mi Max 2 and I'm planning to buy a Mi Max 3. I don't think I'll change *Xiaomi* from now on.
Thank you *Xiaomi* for making amazing products for low prices.
All my love from Morocco 🇲🇦
I have their M365 Scooter. Great to get around traffic in Manila. Anyway just ordered the mi max 3 online. Its china rom, but 6gb 128gb.. so hopefully i will not have to change my phone for 2 or 3 years.
@@markk2745 I don't think you have to change it. I have been using the Mi max 2 for about 2 years now. It's a pretty durable phone. I have dropped it accidentally a few times, an no problems whatsoever. I use a back cover just because I bought. It's not really necessary. I also haven't applied a screen protector of tempered glass. No scratches at all these two years.
I am pretty sure max 3 will be the same too. I want to buy it. But I am not sure if I want to stop using Mi max 2.
What website did you order from because I cannot find the 6G/ 128Gb version on any site? Only the 4G/ 64Gb version is available. Thank you ahead of time.
My apologies. I am asking about a global ROM version.
Yea me too ,been using the mi max 2 and absolutely love it specifically the battery.any I'm now moving to mi max 3
Watching this on my mi Max 3 6gb/128gb version. It's an awesome multimedia/movie phone! I'm loving it!
you got the global rom version?
Is it nice for gaming?
PLEASE, CAN YOU TELL ME IF YOURS HAS THE FACE UNLOCK FEATURE OR NOT?
@Tekno Romeo Me 2 I'm watching on a mi Max 3 idk about the GB tho
Edit:ok its 64gb oof
I just hit 18 hours screen on time - and I still have 18% battery left. This is wonderful - I'm not even sad my Nokia 7 Plus died a sudden, water damage induced death last week. The battery life alone is reason enough to buy this phone tbh.
I have used the original Mi Max or Mi Max 1 if you would like to call that...and it was one of the best phones i have ever used...it was really awesome and the battery life was amazing on it...!
I am still rocking the original 3/64 version of Mi Max, with LineageOS 14.1 ROM from Nijell@XDA, and since the battery is still in pretty decent shape, 2 years of usage the phone is just still as good and robust as ever.
Still using this chonk of a phone in 2024 and can't see myself upgrading anytime soon. I've used brand new iPhones and Galaxies and I still love my MM3. With the Microsoft launcher and animations turned off it is still snappy enough for me. I have tablets, laptops and PC's for gaming and wot not so the MM3 is perfect for checking socials, navigation, media/audio player, watching movies in bed, using Zoom, taking pics and occasionally making calls.
The battery goes down a bit quicker than it used to but that's mainly because I have tons of apps and they all love running in the background these days, the Miui battery optimization is pretty ruthless though so that can be good and bad. It would be nice to be able to upgrade to a newer version of Android of course but as long as the apps keep updating it's all good. Really can't fault this phone and don't see myself upgrading anytime soon. Maybe if Xiaomi brought out a Mi Max 4.
this device is for me i like big screen especially for gaming and watching videos on this thing will be pretty enjoyable.
Me too bro this fon is for me coz i love watching movies, youtube , games and pornhub in big phone screen.
And also good battery timing
@@amzki960 Me toooo bro........Only reason I bought it is for Pornhub and Youjizz lo lolololol
i have this phone after mi max 2, i used too iphone x, iphone 7 plus, note 8 and lg v30. Mi Max 3 is the best of the best, 2 days on full brightness, all games on max settings, great camera (manual mode effect is better than note8, auto is better than lg v30), great stereo speakers, great IPS screen!
PLEASE, CAN YOU TELL ME IF YOURS HAS THE FACE UNLOCK FEATURE OR NOT?
Is mi max Camera setup have same quality with redmi note 5 +
2days full brightness max settings.
It might be a great phone but your full of shit yo
I'm using the older Mi Max 2. For such a big battery phone, it is very slim. The big screen is great for watching video. It's so much easier on my eyes. I'm thinking of upgrading to the Mi Max 3 for better chipset and camera. Camera is not too shabby. I bet the photos will look better using GCam mod app.
The camera quality is exactly my only gripe of my current Mi Max 1, and this baby Mi Max 3 seems to be the perfect replacement for it.
@@spursindonesia the lack of OIS is a big bummer to me. Mi Max 3 also don't have that but as I said, GCam mod app can still make the picture better.
@@raaisma it has EIS and that seems to work well enough from the reviews. It still just a midrange device anyway, a cautious expectation is warranted.
Mi Max 1 with its shitty Omnivision rear cam sensor really produces horrible images in low light condition, and Mi Max 3 seems to be leaps and bounds better.
@@spursindonesia it does have EIS. I was just hoping there will be OIS in the future models but Xiaomi seems to reserve it for its high end models. Mi Max 3 uses Samsung sensor so it will be a nice upgrade for your Mi Max 1 :)
THIS is what i need. as a person who has owned two tablets and decided to a get a phone because of the clunkiness of using it as a phone this is what i am looking for. the best thing about using a tablet is that WIDE awesome screen you get, and more and more phones are working to be the slimmest and tallest there is, which is really frustrating. i've been looking for months and i came across this RANDOMLY from an ad on YT...who would have known that they actually marketed something right
love the IR blaster! need it in more phones
Or turning off TV's at malls. That's why I still have my S6 eventhough I have an S9 plus.
Border Mismatching? At 4:59 What he means?
@@teeynggod2168 the edge between the focused object and the background
@@DocThinksThanks for your reply, so that's only a problem with the portrait mode correct and not the other camera modes?
I have been using Mi Max 2 for 1 year and will definitely upgrade to 3 once it's arrived in India. It's not for the people who are not used to handling big devices .
I have been using it for 4 years. It’s almost the perfect phone. There is no phone current in January 2022 that can replace it. Most phones today are long like banana. If updated for 2021 with an amoled screen, highest refresh rate, better camera, ip68 would be awesome. The only niggle I have with it is the screen is slightly narrower compared to the Mi Max 1. I do wish if there is a Mi MAX4 to have a slightly wider screen would be perfect
I like xiaomi. Iam using redmi note 3 still getting mi ui updates. Mi devices justifies the price. A 1000$ phone such a waste of money. Mi max 3 is a good phone. These days we are seeing an average of 6 inch phones. More big screen devices are always welcome.
I've had this phone since Jan 2019 and after nearly a year of ownership, I'm still hopelessly in love with it. I couldn't have been more happy with it. The only niggle I have is that, after the update to Android 9 the screen automatic lighting has been maladjusting in low to medium ambient lighting. Eventually, I had to turn off the function.
Thank you for your feedback im torn between buying this phone for 350$ or buying Samsung Galaxy a70 for 300$
@@misstruth1673 Buy the one which makes you feel great when you're holding it in your hand regardless of price or specs or reviews.
Do you suggest a person buy this phone in December 2019 ?
@@trinitario868 All I can say is that I have been more than happy with the phone and I haven't regretted it one second. It wasn't a choice of compromise. If I were to buy a new phone now, I would definitely compare Max3 to Max4, even though I'm not very happy on how the front camera of Max4 has been incorporated in the screen.
'run of the mill chinese phone' sounds like prejudiced because the phone has good build quality/materials even if it is simple/old
@John Doe There are good chinese and bad chinese... And this is one of the best...
It's still my daily phone. Almost 3 years now. I have no need for a new one.
You forgot to say this huge device is favored for users who love Multimedia , bec. it has large screen .
Best wishes bro
I Haven it for 1 week, very pleased, RUclips, Games, FB, are at a new Level on this beast
I bought mine mi Max 1st generation for holiday use, as it support due sim cards. When I come back from holiday, I could not switch back to my iPhone anymore, as the mi max is so much better, it last for a whole day without need to charge , it still works so well after two years, unlike iPhone, it last for two hours and will slow down after a year or two. I bought my partner the max 3, it is brilliant. Since many phone makers are making large phone now, the xiaoMi max wouldn't don't too big nowadays. buy it, you wouldn't regret.
1:51 What happened to that guy behind
He must've bought new iphone and is depressed
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He's at work.
@@Klassenfeind
He's shape shifting
I get seven days or more battery on this phone. My phone is always switched to battery save mode, and I put the screen to medium to low brightness. Everyday use would be serving the internet, watching few short videos, checking emails, making/receiving very long calls like 30mins to 2hrs, taking photos. Plus I run dual sim. Battery life is amazing!
i had this phone like 2-3 years ago and i highly recommend it! it’s fantastic!
I am using mi max 2 for a year now and it's amazing and I love it for the best price and I now planning for mi max 3.
Best phone ever for media consumption and gaming.
I received this super Mi max 3 a few days ago, saw the price 232 eur on Aliexpress, the datasheet, the battery 5.500mah, this super screen 6.8 inch, just beautiful, for reading, documents , videos, photos ... etc etc
personally, no need to throw 1000 eur to really have fun, to have efficiency!
This Mi max 3 is great, bravo Xiaomi
i bought Mix 3 stable rom ( no global rom in china) 4days ago from Xiaomi store in Shanghai. Im totaly satisfied!! Fantastic divice !!
Max 3 or Mix 3 ? The mix 3 is a flagship and one heck of a phone
I find it hilarious that mobile phone 'journalists' continue to not understand the underlying trends in their own industry. PHONES ARE GETTING BIGGER !!!
Apple just launched a 6.5" (albeit in the same footprint as the old 5.5" device) but I remember people (especially apple users) telling me that my Galaxy Note 1 was way too big (it had a 5.3" screen). People said my Galaxy Mega was way too big at 6.3"....and now I hear that 7" is a niche phone..... which is like saying SUV's are a niche vehicle.....
The reviewer said you might need a tablet holder for the Mi Max 3 in a car ......my Mi max 2 is fine being stuck onto the air vent with magnets....
Read this carefully :
EVERYONE WILL BE USING SMARTPHONES LARGER THAN 5.5" in 2 years and in 4 years the MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WILL HAVE A PHONE LARGER THAN 6.5"....
Tablets will be dead and the 8" smartphone will be a common thing (maybe a 22:8 aspect ratio)
Actually....its getting Longer....lol~!
MrTonifumi and here i am looking for a good 5" phone... I think you are right though, phones will continue getting bigger
I really wanted the Mi Max 3, but here in Israel the 64GB version was only $70 cheaper than the 128GB Pocophone...
The Pocophone is a no brainer in terms of hardware, yeah less battery (although easily lasts a full day of heavy usage), but the SD845 is twice as fast as the SD636 and only costs 25% more...
So obviously I took the Pocophone, and Damn It's an AMAZING phone...
Same hardware as a Note 9 at 30% of the price, you can't argue with that.
The notch sucks but hey I know people who pay $1000+ for notched phones...so whatever, I'll eventually get used to it...
ali helal It's very kind of you to assume things on people you know nothing about.
I'm so intrigued, how does being, or not being a zionist have anything to do with my comment on a tech video...
Does being or not being gay have anything to do with having an iPhone too?
Or do you just make up shit to troll people?
@@yehudamallah3057 so, what you've just said being a zionist equals to being a gay?
@@rioburhan947 Im deeply sorry you've failed basic English and Mathematics at school, not everyone is perfect.
However when the time comes and you'll read my comment properly, you'll understand how nonsense your comment is.
Best regards.
P.S
Im straight BTW but i have to ask
what's wrong with being gay?
Or having an iPhone
Or being a Zionist for that matter (if you actually know what it is and know anything about history) because you guys clearly have no idea what zionist or gay means...
I can barely use a 5 inch phone with one hand. That thing is for students who want to read PDF's on their phones, and make phone calls at the same time without having to carry a second device (tablet).
i think t is also good for far-sighted people like me, i do prefer holding my phone atleast 2 ft away.
@@422JF true
HD porn
@blacknester But when you have, for instance, shopping bags on one hand and need to use the phone you will have to put down the bags on the dirty pavement.
I'm not sure if I have a big hands yet a 6in phone is small for me. If the fingerprint scanner is adjusted a lil bit more, it would definitely make things more comfortable. So this MM3 works for me, expect I could just save a bit more and get the SD845 of the poco. Lol
Just saying this, i've been using Mi Max 3 for about 2 and a half years now. And i've tried Mi 9T, Redmi Note 7, Redmi Note 8 Pro. And i still go back to Mi Max 3.. and sell those 3 back haha. I could never throw my Mi Max 3 away.. even now. Still plan to use it till it dies..
Is it too big? Or big enough? I'm considering this one over pocophone. Is max 3 comfortable to use?
I've tried most of the main brands of smartphones in my life, and Xiaomi MI Max is undoubtely my favorite. I'm a 51 year old big guy, whose sight has been deteriorating rapidly over the past 6 years, so a big screen is very helpful. You can say people with presbyopia are indeed a market target for the MI Max, and Max 3 has a better camera!!
Will it work in USA? On T-Mobile?
Still using my mi max 3 after all the yrs😊 a good phone for daily use, browsing,mail,watching movies .And the battery is still good😮 after all the yrs. Keep the battery between 20/80% charge and no fast charging. Good product❤
I've had Samsung phones for a long time but decided to change to Xiaomi. I now have the mi max 3 and it's been the best phone I've ever owned. 4 days from a single charge and about 10 hours of screen time and listening to hours of music using Bluetooth. 😍
Please suggest a good quality smartphone mount for tripod which can fit the Mi Max 3...Please reply....
Theres no notch and a large battery bro bro bro this is a masive win
true, i have one and i love it
PLEASE, CAN YOU TELL ME IF YOURS HAS THE FACE UNLOCK FEATURE OR NOT?
@@zizouchannelis yes. the mi max 3 has the face recognition system, as shown in the video...
With massive size,too
I'm using mi max 2 right now, want to upgrade to mi max 3, only for : multimedia thing, like a watch video, ready a ebook, webrowsing, do a intense pubg playing, :)
I wonder if mi max 3 can run vainglory at max settings and 60 fps? 🤔
Ahmed Aslam The snapdragon 636 gpu is significantly better than the 625's but it's still kinda bad compared to a 820.
Do u know about vainglory?
mi max 2 is enough for those things. no need to upgrade.
Don't. It's overheating compared to Max2, especially if you buy for gaming.
Which one did you use on your review? 4/64 or 6/128?
The perfect phone for the visually impaired Uber driver? What!?
No this phone is great for media consumption. I had many flag ship phones from Samsung and I must say this is the best phone I ever had. Yes, it is not a 1000 USD phone, but I picked it up from the Xiaomi Store in Hong Kong for around 220 USD. Great value for if you play games or consume a lot's of media. The Infrared blaster is great feature. I can control all my TV's and Aircon by using my phone :D
Was a Samsung Fanboy too. After getting the Max 2 and has been using it for 1 year, it makes you realise how dumb you were before, and not like we can't afford the price. It's just that the Mi Max has so much value in it's total package
This is a nice phone. But the Wi-Fi chip is a little weak though it does the job. the placement of the antenna line which is by the camera on top. is a very bad location for this phone. If you hold it in landscape mode, your hand or finger will cover the main reception for signal. As long as you're always aware not to cover it, you should be fine. Otherwise it will completely weaken the Wi-Fi, disconnect and reconnect to your data signal. This happens especially if you are further away from the modem or hot spot signal. For me, this was a deal breaker. I have the PocoF1 and I'm returning the Mi Max 3. I only got MM3 because I hate notch phones, a lot. But I'm going to stick with the PocoF1 for now. It's a much better phone, imo. Hope this helps anyone in a similar situation.
How good is this phone in low light video? Let’s say for concerts. Also, how does it handle zoom in such type of videos. Thanks! Great video. I’m considering getting one of this. I use to have a Galaxy Mega 6.3. I love big screens and “phablets”.
I have a Mi Max 3. Absolutely delighted with it. I hardly ever use my computer now, since I can do everything I need on the phone.
Hi Everybody.. Is Mi Max 3 still worth it for 2019 and really good for heavy games? I want know because i like big screen and big battery from mi max 3 and SD 636 is still good for 2019?tq
Dream phone!! I love big phones but I rushed and copped the xiomi redimi 5 plus, feel this might be to big
Xiaomi phones is most affordable good phones among all phone to same category, looks bigger and small bezel.
But they also come with annoying ads
@@sai_chandu7 mine doesn't
Hey is the camera legit good because my mi max 2 camera sucks. ALso do u have problems with instagram? I upload videos and its slow motion, i have tried taking with external and inside instagram app no difference. Same goes for boomerangs. Also instagram makes the quality worse. Thanks :)
still using my mi max 1 over a year and half. should i upgrade to max 3?
Is ScratchJr compatible with MI MAX 3? Please reply.
What ROM was GSMArena using? How was the signal strength? What network was it running on?
This was a Chinese ROM and it was tested a local carrier in Bulgaria. We have a signal repeater so always full bars.
as someone who uses both max 2 and 3, I can say that mi max 3 has:
-better screen, colors are great, black is deeper
-clearer and louder sound in 3.5 headphones
-worse loudspeaker sound
-worse led flash
-got frontal flash for night selfie
-hw acceleration for x265 10bit
-everything else is rather on par.
As a media player and home entertainment, I'd say max 3 is generally good and better than max 2. It provides big screen, long battery life and your hands don't get tired of holding it (even 1-hand), unlike tablets.
I recommend using a silicone bumper, as the phone is big and kinda slippery. case provides a lot more grip, also gives less phantom screen touch from just holding it with hands (on the edges).
but as always, Xiaomi is damn annoying with their ads all over the place. you really have to work to turn it all off.
Mi max 2 was having problem of slow internet speed, I have used mi max 2 and now using redmi note 5 pro. Please confirm that mi max 3 has no problem related to network and internet speed...
Sounds like its not the phones problem. Definitely your internet speed.
Redmi note 5 and mi max 3 should have same wifi antenna because it has same processor, GPU, camera, software
So mi max 3 should be similar to your redmi note 5
I like big screen phones, I really always wanted to get one of these.
I just bought this fone...just for watching live sports..because most of the time I'm away from home....it's awesome to use...and battery life is crazy awesome.
Hey Ricky, I'm your new subscriber. Thank you for this video. Good content! Good luck
Currently I m using Mi Max 2..N have 5300 mAh battery n Mi Max 3 have 6.99 inch display n 5500mAh battery n I always believe Gsm arena review n watch always n I saw Mi Max 3 survive overall time 115 hour during battery test but it's lower then Mi Max 2 126 overall time..I want to know Mi Max 3 is better battery back up n survive with high game like PuBg n watching video till one day in hight usage..?
Pls tell me sir..!!
i have the same doubt.... my mother has max 2 but she COULD sell to a friend..... and buy the 3 but i am unsure if it would be a REAL upgrade.... the 3 seems to be = the 2 but for a low end user maybe it is better to have more battery than a snapdragon 636..... but idk if there are other better things i am forgetting......to jump on 3.
This phone is for people who love large screen.
Big battery and cheap aswell!
So is the Honor Note 10. I hope to see a GSMArena review of that phone...
AcceleratorUlz ROFL
@@AcceleratorUlz easy there bud. No need to be a jerkoff
Mr Z would it be better if it was said “this video is for people who watch RUclips ?”.lol
I would love to see they put the finger scanner on the either sides like meizu does with their recent phones instead of the back.
Had version one 3gb/32gb. That was a beast until I broke the screen. I got mi max 2 4gb/64gb. I can go through a day no matter what. Battery life is so good that I charge it daily to top it off, still having half a charge. The big screen is something you cannot compensate with anything. Great for spreadsheets. I have big hands and I can reach just fine the fingerprint sensor. I use a i-ottie card holder. Sound is loud and clear. I really have no complaints besides the fact that it's a bit slower compared to version one.
I was thinking on getting version 3 but what I do not like is the slightly inferior battery life. I am tempted to wait for version 4.
Big battery big screen good processor
My kind of phones
I love it
good battery, good ips, good camera
Earphone jack, ir blaster and the stereo speakera are a plus for me
I like big screens and I cannot lie... but how well does it work on T-mobile and will it even get updates?
Had this phone since 2019, I really love it
This should actually be a comfortable phone for me to use, I'm 6'5, and 5.5 inch displays can feel small over time, don't get me wrong, i wouldn't call anything the size of an iphone 8 plus small, it's just that for larger hands this would really be a perfect fit
l have xiaomi redmi 7 for 3 years and Never get Old or not Working, l say Xiaomi phones are the Best.
Will this phone work in Canada want to know before I buy it
Thank you for your review, but was missing how are the speakers, when talking on it I use on my phones only speaker phone when making phone calls. are the speakers good loud? Are there stereo speakers? Please let me know! This is exactly I am looking for. a large phablet! I dislike all the small ones! Right now I have one plus one 5.5 inch' speakers are very good on it I can make voice calls over speakers without putting something over it for to hear loud and clear. So my question is how are the speakers on xiaomi mi max 3. thank you!
yes there's stereo speakers but the bottom one is stronger than the top one.
Which is larger?? Mi max 3, mi mix 3 or Huawei mate 20 x???
Wish the bezels were thinner, need to hold this myself in hand to make the decision of buying it. By the way, would it be a tall ask for reviewers to mention call quality and headphone audio quality? So many reviews skip those, its all camera, camera and camera these days. Audio quality is especially important for a phone this large, geared towards media consumption.
This phone is really convenient for myself i been using this almost a month its not a disappointed its amazingly the greatest.... Games social text calls camera and the best the battery is a monster...😁😊😊
Mister big hands here but why give us an aluminum frame ? You could do back cover in carbon fiber and get sub 200 grams. Right now it is almost 1/2 pound phone !
Thanks for tip about Open Camera stabilizer !
I saw this on the display in Mi Store when I was in Guangzhou. I would have definitely bought this phone if it had the latest chipset, but I went for the Mi Mix 3 instead. Other than that, the phone is solidly built.
Xiaomi, I love your Mi Max. I'm watching this review with my Mi Max 3. But don't you think it's high time for Mi Max 4 with 120 refresh rate, still with 5000 mah battery, 8 gb ram, Snapdragon etc. please please Xiaomi ..new Mi Max please?
I have Mi Max 2. If someone wants to use Max with one hand, can activate one-hand mode in the options. After action U can touch the middle button and move your finger to the left or right button. Max will change the size of display.
And it has lots of other future what can help to use this phone with one hand.
But I don't know why need these for someone. Big screen is the best part of this phone. :)
I am using mi max2 -4gb/64 GB variant. Should I go for mi max 3. Please reply.
The new one has worse battery life, even if the phone is bigger. It should be significantly faster than the version 2. Seems to have better cameras. The screen is larger but it is wider than 16:9 so RUclips will have black bars. I do not think it would make much difference if you have a good running version 2.
Waiting for almost two years now, but still they don't release?... Where do you get this..... I want this phone so much.
Can I used this phone with T-Mobile in the USA
This is the last of the max series as Xiaomi discontinued it ...very strange considering it had a niche clientele...
Is it good for Arena of Valor and Wild Rift?
I'm non of those, I used mi max 2, I'll be getting the max 4 . Honestly, every other phone looks to little for me now. I watch RUclips, soccer, Netflix . It's a multimedia tonic . Since I started using this phone, only use my iPhone when I want to play a particular game. By the way, I'm only 5.10" ..
NICE VIDEO......😍😍😍👍
And good smartphone with 5500mah battery
How many nits does mi max 3 display's is on maximum brightness?
Does xiaomi mi max 3 support LTE advanced CA. Thanks
i want to buy this phone but i live in the USA scared it wont work...and if it does what carrier do i go to. please help with a answer
Why do Asian phone companies love to confuse people with names? This year they will also release a completely different phone named "Xiaomi Mi Mix 3".
Gou Karuma I clicked this video thinking it was the mix 3. sigh
lol the price wont confused you
sdq sdq I never watched the whole video cause I already know this won't have OLED
Max means big while mix is well mix or different referring to high screen to body ratio there is nothing to confuse
chitrarth Srivastava I saw the title and thought it said Mix
As a Mi Max 2 user, i have no complaint over this brand.Wait only one complaint, its pc suit software.Other than that, its a fine product
But how's the antenna support? My Mi Max 2 was useless in Canada so I gave it to my grandma and got an Essential Phone
Where can you buy???
I want the mi max 3!!! But will it work for t mobile service in Texas? 😣😣😣
Probably if you have VoiceOver LTE
Nice video, great review, does it have:
1) dark mode / skin
2) tap to wake / sleep
Thank you
Soooo is this going to release in the US tho? Not seeing it on Amazon
Mi Max 3 has the same screen width of my galaxy Mega 6.3
i like big screen like this, but also consider the camera
please advise me for the best big screen phone with best camera
A8 star, mi max 3, nova 3, nova 3i, nova 3e, A8+, A6+, zenfone 5-5z, honor 8x-8Xmax?
please replay
Can this phone works 4g with at&t or Verizon thanks
i use mi max 2 n hv not a single problem in 1y1m, wanna upgrade mi max3
It is the screen ratio which makes this a winner. I hate skinny phones.
I have an old 8inch tablet and an even older asus crappy phone in my bag all days . This seems like a good option for me to carry just one device and have a phone and watch my series :)
The phone design in terms of the body are irrelevant to me since I use a protective case. The transfer speeds, HDMI connectivity and the display Quality are my biggest concerns. I want to run something like Sailfish or linux because I want an PC and phone in one with a good camera, screen and battery. Selfie camera is irrelevant to me. Any suggestions?
I was planning to buy a Mi Max 3 this year. And now, all I think of is it's size because it may be so big and thinking maybe this will not fit in my hand.
Omg was that a yaschica film camera?! Great video btw 👍👍👍