Phone CheckerReal or copy?
Is that Xiaomi Mi Max 3 original?
Copies of the Mi Max 3 look right and even say Mi Max 3 in Settings. The hardware inside doesn't lie. Check it on the phone itself in 20 seconds, before you pay.
- 6 things a copy gets wrong
- 20 s on the phone itself
- New model here
Real Mi Max 3 vs a copy
| A real Mi Max 3 | A typical copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | ✓MI MAX 3 | ✕A different code, or "MI MAX 3" typed in its place |
| Graphics chip | ✓Adreno 509 | ✕A cheaper chip: it can't be swapped, so it gives the phone away |
| RAM | ✓4 GB or more | ✕Less, whatever Settings says |
| Screen | ✓1080 px wide | ✕A lower resolution panel |
| Android | ✓8 or newer | ✕An older Android with a newer skin |
| Storage | ✓What Settings shows matches what fits | ✕A made-up size: 512 GB on a phone that holds 16 |
The Mi Max 3's figures come from its launch specs and are confirmed as genuine ones are checked here.
Check one in 20 seconds
- Open the site on the phone you're buying. Type ogphonechecker.com into its browser, or scan our code with its camera.
- Tap "Check this phone". Keep the screen on while it reads the hardware.
- Read the verdict. Original, or exactly what doesn't match a real Mi Max 3. Then test the screen, cameras and sound, and that it's Google free.
Checked here
None yet. Be the first: every Mi Max 3 checked confirms what genuine ones show, so the next buyer's check is surer.
Software: Android 8 and up
A Mi Max 3 showing Android older than 8 isn't what it says.
Mi Max 3 or Mi Mix 3?
Sellers mix these up, by mistake or on purpose. If the seller says one and the check says the other, believe the check.
| Mi Max 3 | Mi Mix 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Model code | MI MAX 3 | MI MIX 3, MI MIX 3 5G |
| Graphics chip | Adreno 509 | Adreno 630 or Adreno 640 |
| RAM | 4 GB+ | 6 GB+ |
| Screen | 1080 px | 1080 px |
| Came with | Android 8 | Android 9 |
Questions people ask
What model number is the Mi Max 3?
A real Xiaomi Mi Max 3 reports MI MAX 3. In Chrome, Phone Checker reads it from the phone itself, so a copy can't hide behind Settings.
How much RAM does the Mi Max 3 have?
At least 4 GB in the smallest version sold. A copy often has less, whatever its Settings say.
Which Android versions does the Mi Max 3 run?
It came with Android 8. A version older than 8 means a different phone.
How do I know if my Mi Max 3 is original?
Open ogphonechecker.com on the phone itself and tap Check this phone. In about 20 seconds it compares the model code, graphics chip, RAM and screen with a real Mi Max 3, for free.