Xiaomi Mi Max
Xiaomi Mi MaxRohit KVN/ IBTimes India

As promised, Xiaomi launched the advanced version of the feature-rich phablet, dubbed as Mi Max Prime in India on October 10.

Key difference between the original Mi Max and Prime model, is that the former comes with 3GB RAM+32GB storage+Snapdragon 650 hexa-core CPU configuration for Rs. 14,999, whereas the latter variant comes with 4GB RAM + 128GB storage+ Snapdragon 652 octa-core for Rs. 19,999.

Rest of the features such as screen, resolution, battery capacity and camera hardware remain same in both the devices.

They sport a 6.4-inch full HD display, a fingerprint sensor on the back, a 4,850mAh battery, an 16MP primary camera with dual-LED flash on the back, PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus) and a 5MP front snapper with f/2.0 aperture.

Also read: Xiaomi Mi Max Review: XL version of Redmi Note 3 for mobile entertainment buffs

The new Xiaomi Mi Max Prime is scheduled to on go sale via Mi.com on October 17, the very same day, the company launches special Mi Diwali sale in India.

Read more:  Xiaomi Mi Diwali 2016: Rs. 1 flash sale of Redmi Note 3, Redmi 3S Prime, Mi Band 2 and other offers to go live next week

Xiaomi Mi Max Review: XL version of Redmi Note 3 for mobile entertainment buffs
Xiaomi Mi Max Review: XL version of Redmi Note 3 for mobile entertainment buffsRohit KVN/ IBTimes India

Key specifications of Xiaomi Mi Max:

Model Xiaomi Mi Max
Display 6.44-inch full HD (1920x1080p) screen with
  • Brightness: 540 nits
  • Pixel density: 342 ppi (pixels per inch)
OS Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow-based MIUI v8.0
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 hexa-core/ 652 octa-core CPU
GPU Adreno 510
RAM 3GB/4GB
Storage 32GB/64GB/128GB (expandable)
Camera
  • Main: 16MP camera with dual-tone LED flash, autofocus, PDAF (Phase Detection Auto Focus), full HD video recording
  • Front: 5MP camera with 85-degree of view, f/2.0 aperture, self-timer option to take a selfie
Battery 4,850mAh or more
Network 4G LTE with VoLTE (Voice-over-LTE)
Add-ons Finger-print sensor, metal-body, dual-SIM (nano+micro)Bluetooth v4.2, Wi-Fi (802.11 ac; dual-band with MU-MIMO), GPS/GLONASS, IR (infrared) remote feature,
Dimensions 173.1 x 88.3 x 7.5 mm
Weight 203 g
Colour Light grey, gold and silver
Price
  • 3GB RAM+32GB+Snapdragon 650: Rs. 14,999
  • 4GB RAM+128GB+Snapdragon 652 octa-core: Rs. 19,999 (Prime model)