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Xiaomi Mi Max 3 goes bigger on battery and screen

And dual cameras, too, of course.

Joshua Goldman Managing Editor / Advice

Managing Editor Josh Goldman is a laptop expert and has been writing about and reviewing them since built-in Wi-Fi was an optional feature. He also covers almost anything connected to a PC, including keyboards, mice, USB-C docks and PC gaming accessories. In addition, he writes about cameras, including action cams and drones. And while he doesn't consider himself a gamer, he spends entirely too much time playing them.

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July 19, 2018 7:03 a.m. PT

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Xiaomi on Thursday unveiled its latest giant phone, the Mi Max 3. Powered by a Snapdragon 636 processor backed by up to 6GB of memory, the phone boasts a huge 6.9-inch, 18:9 display with a 2,160x1,080-pixel resolution.

The device's battery is also supersized, with a 5,500-mAh pack inside that has a standby time of 474 hours. It supports Quick Charge 3.0 via USB-C and can double up as a power bank. By comparison, last year's Mi Max 2 had a mere 5,000 mAh battery and 6.44-inch display.

#MiMax3 that launched today is better in every way compared to the last generation: a bigger battery with a standby time of 474 hours that can double up as a power bank, a larger 6.9” full display screen, a stronger SoC and a more powerful set of cameras! pic.twitter.com/g6DrpU4sYG
— Wang Xiang (@XiangW_) July 19, 2018

There are also dual AI-assisted cameras on back -- one 12-megapixel and a secondary 5-megapixel -- and supports face unlock with its front 8-megapixel camera.

The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 will be available in China only for now starting at 1,699 yuan, which converts to approximately $250, AU$340 or £195.