Launch report · Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi Max: A giant 6.44-inch phone with a battery built for endurance.

SpecEagle Editorial·May 2016·$230·Score 48/100

Mi Max was Xiaomi's super-sized phone — a 6.44-inch media machine with a big battery and aluminium build at an aggressive price. Borderline tablet-sized, it found a loyal audience among video-watchers and endurance seekers who wanted maximum screen and battery for the money.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.44" LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon 650/652
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP
Battery
4,850 mAh
Weight
203 g
What stands out
  • Huge 6.44" screen for media.
  • Big 4,850 mAh battery — two-day life.
  • Aluminium unibody, fingerprint sensor.
  • microSD + jack + IR blaster.
What to watch
  • Unwieldy 88 mm wide.
  • Only HD-class density on a big panel.
  • Mono speaker.
  • Mid-range chip.
The phone it has to beat
Honor 8
$400 · score 70/100