Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is the first Xiaomi smartphone to sport the 5G connectivity. Enthusiasts favoured the Xiaomi Mi 9 to take the glorious baton, but Xiaomi went for the Mi Mix 3 5G instead. As the name implies, the smartphone is the 5G version of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3. It strikes a lot of semblance to what Samsung did with Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 5G. Relative to the Mi Mix 3, this 5G version has three major upgrades in the chipset, network and battery.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G Key Specs and Features
- 6.39-inch AMOLED Display, 1080 x 2340 pixels (403 ppi)
- Android 9.0 Pie
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- 6GB RAM
- 64GB / 128GB Built-in Storage, no Memory Card support
- 12MP + 12MP Dual Rear Camera
- 24MP + 2MP Dual Pop-up Camera
- 4G LTE
- 5G Network Support
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- Wireless Charging
- 18W Fast Charging Capacity
- 3, 800 mAh Non-Removable Li-Po Battery
Design and Display
Hidden selfie cameras, slider mechanism, edge-to-edge notch-less screen and dual rear camera setup are components that dictate the same aesthetic as the standard 4G model.
The ceramic back’s also planted on the back where it brings its Wireless Charging enablement to the scenery. Meanwhile, the colourations got trimmed down to Sapphire Blue and Onyx Black.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G is gifted with the Corning Gorilla Glass 5 for its display protection although that plays a role in its fresh appearance.
Super AMOLED panel got incorporated into this piece as the display. Potent with 6.39 inches diagonal, the display comes with 1080 x 2340 pixels resolution equating 403 ppi pixel density. The use of an OLED screen suggested an under display sensor, but Xiaomi still utilised the rear-mounted type.
Battery and Camera
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G offers more battery juice compared to its Mi Mix 3 sibling. That’s expected because 5G is understood to take more toll on the battery than 4G connection. Also, the 3,800mAh battery can charge rapidly due to Quick Charge 4+ in action.
Two cameras are positioned at the rear’s top left corner for credible photography. The first being a 12MP primary lens while the second being a 12MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom.
Using the sliding mechanism, the dual cameras hidden behind the phone’s screen surfaces to take AI-assisted photographs.
Hardware and Software
Unlike Snapdragon 845, Snapdragon 855 chipset provides support for 5G network. Here, the X50 5G modem was the component used. Away from 5G standard, the chip ensures smooth performance and efficiency with help from 6GB RAM.
Internal storage variants of two exist – 64GB and 128GB. Following current Xiaomi flagship practices, no MicroSD card slot is present. MIUI 10 based on the Android 9.0 Pie OS runs on the smartphone.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G Price and Availability
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G price starts at around $289 (around 104,000 Naira). You can buy the model with 64GB storage and the model with 128GB storage for $289 and $319 respectively on AliExpress, click here.
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G Specs
Here are a few specs of the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G:
General Features
- Platform: Android 9.0 Pie; MIUI 10
- Processor: Octa-core Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
- GPU: Adreno 640
- Memory: 6GB RAM
- Colours: Sapphire Blue, Onyx Black
- Dimension: 157.9 x 74.7 x 9.4 mm
- Weight: 225g
- SIM Type: Nano SIM
- SIM Count: Dual SIM
Display
- Display: 6.39-inch, Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1080 x 2340 pixels (403 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Camera
- Rear Camera: 12MP + 12MP Dual camera, 2160p Video@30/60fps, 1080p Video@30/60fps, 1080p Video@960fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, panorama
- Front Camera: Dual Pop-up 24MP + 2MP Camera, 1080p Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB / 128GB
- Memory Card Support: No
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100)
- 5G: Yes, 5G band 78(3500); NSA/Sub6
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth 5.0 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: USB Type-C 3.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: MP4/DviX/XviD/H.265 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: –
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: –
- SpO2: –
- Pedometer: –
- Heart Rate Monitor: –
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes, (rear)
- Iris Scanner: –
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes (with dedicated mic)
- Wireless Charging: Yes
- Built-in Mobile Payment: –
- Water Resistant: –
- Dust Resistant: –
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: 3, 800mAh non removable Li-Po battery
- Fast Charging: Yes (18W Capacity), Quick Charge 4+
