Xiaomi Mi Max 3 just recently made its launch this week packed with massive screen and battery. While Vivo Y83 was launched in mainland China last week equipped with MediaTek’s Helio P22.
With a close price range, we made the comparison of the two devices to see which is better than the other.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 pros over Vivo Y83
Vivo Y83 pros over Xiaomi Mi Max 3
The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 features a bigger screen compared to Vivo Y83, with 6.9-inch IPS LCD display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels and an aspect ratio of 18:9. Meanwhile, Vivo Y83 sports a 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with an aspect ratio of 19:9 and a screen resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels.
The Vivo Y83 has dimension measurements of 155.2 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm weighing 150 grams while the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is heavier with 221 grams with dimension measurements of 176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm.
Under the hood, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 with Adreno GPU that carries 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB + 128 storage while Vivo Y83 is powered by MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 with PowerVR GE8320 that carries 4GB RAM + 32GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage. Both runs on the latest Android 8.1 Oreo
Going to the camera department, Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is equipped with dual 12 MP + 5 MP camera. While Mi Max 3 sports a dual camera, the Vivo Y83 features a 13-megapixel with a f/2.2 aperture. Both handsets come with an 8MP front-facing camera with f/2.2 aperture.
As for the lifespan of both devices, it is clear that Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has higher points compared to Vivo Y83 as it is packed with massive 5500 mAh battery with Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0) while Vivo Y83 has 3260 mAh with micro USB 2.0 port.
Upon reading the two smartphones’ differences and similarities, which of the two do you prefer?
| Specs | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 | Vivo Y83 |
| Display | 6.9” IPS LCD 1080 x 2160, 18:9 ratio (350 PPI) | 6.22” IPS LCD display, 720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio, 270 PPI |
| Dimensions | 176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm, 221g | 155.2 x 75.2 x 7.7 mm, 150g |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 | MediaTek MT6762 Helio P22 |
| GPU | Adreno 509 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Memory | 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB + 128 storage | 4GB RAM + 32GB storage/ 4GB RAM + 64GB storage |
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF + 5 MP, depth sensor | 13 MP (f/2.2), PDAF, LED flash |
| Front Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12µm | 8 MP (f/2.2) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 5.0, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Type-C reversible connector | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiFi Direct, hotspot, Bluetooth 4.2, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, micro USB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 5500 mAh battery, Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W (Quick Charge 3.0) | Non-removable Li-Ion 3260 mAh battery |
| OS | Android 8.1 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| Official Price |
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1,489 Yuan (Approx. Php 12,263) |
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