Why Xiaomi Mi Max attracts global people’s attention? I think one of the major reasons is its largest screen in the history. But not all consumers buy its bills. Just imagine, 6.44 inch! That must be a very heavy and hard- to- hold phone. But what’s the real fact? Let’s see.
As soon as I touched Xiaomi MI Max, I changed my mind. It is not that strange as we imagined. Undoubtedly, it is bigger than iPhone 6s Plus- 7.5mm in thickness, weighing 203g which is just 11g heavier than iPhone 6s Plus. For most people, it would be difficult to hold with only one hand. But considering such a big screen, Mi Max did a good job on compression.
The backside adopts three-stage design and arc design, making it better to hold. The fingerprint is on back. It is true that it will be more convenient to use the fingerprint function if it is on the front, but Xiaomi Mi Max’s design increases screen share and also enables more stable operation. Actually, the fingerprint setting locates at the position where our index finger can reach easily.
It seems that it is a iPad Mini on your hands when you hold the Mi Max at the first time. Light and thin. Well, most of the operations can’t be done smoothly if you only use one hand.
Camera: same pixel with Xiaomi 5
Just judging from pixel parameter, Xiaomi Mi Max is in same camera configuration with Xiaomi 5. But viewing from the real pictures, the imaging quality has adjustment room.
Mi Max supports phase focusing, which ensures faster focus. But because it comes without Optical Image Stabilizer, we could just manually stabilize the camera when shooting.
From the sample pictures, we can say that its color reproduction effect doesn’t disappoint us. But we will discover the significant photo noise if you enlarge the pictures.
Well, as a phone aiming at big screen market, potential customers may not ask too much requirements from the camera configuration, but the performance in daily life.
Function and battery: enough functions, pleasant battery lasting
Xiaomi Mi Max equips with Snapdragon 650( the advanced version is with 652), which can be counted as the middle- level model in the current smart phone market.
The most satisfying point we can expect from Mi Max should be the battery life. It provides 4850mAh. The test result shows that even for those who over rely on phone, it is still enough to work an entire day. If you just use it to browse website and play some mild games, it can last half and a day. However, the charging speed is not as pleasing as the battery life. It would cost about 2.5 hours to complete charging if using the standard charger whose highest rate is only 5V 2A. But this problem can be fixed. The 650 version supports QC 3.0 fast charging, which means you could buy an extra charger with higher efficiency to each faster charging.
What’s the advantages of super big screen?
Undoubtedly, bigger screen shows more things in front of you. We can feel the obvious differences when using digital map, and it would be the perfectest car navigation system.
What’s more, you will be definitely more enjoyable to play games, watch videos, and well, with your two hands working at the same time. In deed, such a huge phone is hard to hold with single hand.
In one word, big screen phone is Xiaomi Mi Max. Unbeatable screen size, nice battery life and just-all-right configuration. But if you pursue greater camera and stronger processor, I can just say that Mi Max is more suitable to be used as your backup phone to watch videos and play games.
