Updated On: 11th August 2022
POCO X3
8.3 Expert Score 4.3 252679 Ratings
Xiaomi launched the Poco sub-brand to compete with host of mid-range players in the market. Poco has set itself up against the OnePlus Nord as well as the Realme X series. Interestingly, Poco has now introduced its own X series as well, that caters to buyers in the sub-20,000 price bracket. And the latest Poco phone in this series is the X3. This phone features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with resolution of 1080x2400 pixels, supports 120Hz refresh rate and offers pixel density of 395 PPI. It runs on MIUI 11 version which is built over the Android 10 operating system. The phone comes powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 732G processor with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. The Poco X3 gets quad rear cameras that includes a 64MP wide sensor, a 13MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. At the front, the phone features a 20MP camera for selfies. The phone packs a 6,000mAh battery which supports 33W fast charging technology. The other latest Poco mobiles you may like are the POCO M2 and the POCO X3 NFC.
Video VARIANTS
6 GB + 64 GB
6 GB + 128 GB
8 GB + 128 GB
₹15,999
Not available in any online store
Key Specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Processor
- 6 GB RAM
- 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Quad Rear Camera
- 64 GB Storage
- 20 MP Front Camera
- 6000 mAh Battery
- 6.67 inches IPS LCD Display
- Android v10 (Q) OS
Price In India
Last known price of POCO X3 was ₹15,999. The mobile will be available soon across various online stores in India.
POCO X3: Pros & Cons
8.3
out of 10
MSP SCORE
- Good Stuff
- Big screen
- 120Hz high refresh rate support
- Powerful hardware
- Impressive rear cameras
- Large capacity battery with 33W fast charging
- Bad Stuff
- Hybrid SIM slot for memory expansion
Verdict
Xiaomi Poco X3 gives you the best of features for a mid-range phone. The LCD display supports 120Hz refresh rate, the Snapdragon 732G gives powerful performance with 6GB RAM and then you have quad rear cameras. Also, the 6,000mAh battery offers long backup but also supports 33W fast charging. A must-buy for its price in the segment.
POCO X3 Details
Display, Punch Hole Desig
The Poco X3 gets a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display with a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels, 120Hz refresh rate and offers a pixel density of 395 PPI. The phone comes with a punch hole cut out that houses the selfie camera. The phone also features rear quad camera setup. Poco X3 features a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Processor, Quad Rear Camera
The Poco X3 comes powered by the octa-core Snapdragon 732G processor with 6GB RAM and 64GB internal storage. It features the Adreno 620 GPU for graphics processing and runs on MIUI 11 version built over the Android 10 operating system. The phone also gets a quad rear camera setup that uses a primary 64MP wide sensor, a secondary 13MP ultrawide sensor, a 2MP sensor and 2MP depth sensor. At the front, the phone has a 20MP selfie camera that sits inside the punch hole design. The primary rear camera can shoot 4K videos at 30FPS, while the front camera offers 1080p recording at 30FPS.
Battery, Fast Charging, Connectivity
The Poco X3 packs a 6,000mAh battery. This battery also supports 33W fast charging technology via the USB Type C port. In terms of connectivity, the phone offers wide range of options which includes Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0 and GPS with GLONASS.
POCO X3 Specifications
Summary
| Launch Date | September 22, 2020 (Official) |
| Processor Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Rear Camera | Quad (64MP + 13MP + 2MP + 2MP) |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| Screen Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cms) |
| Battery Capacity | 6000 mAh |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
| No Of Cores | 8 (Octa Core) |
| CPU | 2.3GHz, Dual core, Kryo 470 1.8GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 470 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 8 nm |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Graphics | Adreno 618 |
Design
| Build | Plastic back panel |
| Height | 6.51 inches (165.3 mm) |
| Width | 3 inches (76.3 mm) |
| Thickness | 0.4 inches (10.08 mm) |
| Weight | 225 grams |
| Colors | Shadow Gray, Cobalt Blue |
| Water Resistant | Yes, Splash proof, IP53 |
| Ruggedness | Water proof |
| Screen Unlock | Fingerprint, Face unlock |
Display
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | IPS LCD, HDR 10+ |
| Size | 6.67 inches (16.94 cms) |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, with Punch-hole |
| Pixel Density | 395 pixels per inch (ppi) |
| Brightness | 450 nits |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| TouchScreen | Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| Color Reproduction | 16M Colors |
| Screen to body percentage | 85.16 % |
Camera
| Rear camera setup | Quad |
| Rear camera (Primary) | 64 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/1.89 aperture1.7" sensor size0.8µm pixel size |
| Rear camera (Secondary) | 13 MP resolutionUltra-Wide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture1.12µm pixel size |
| Rear camera (Tertiary) | 2 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture1.75µm pixel size |
| Rear camera (Quaternary) | 2 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.4 aperture1.75µm pixel size |
| Front camera setup | Single |
| Front camera (Primary) | 20 MP resolutionWide Angle lensf/2.2 aperture3.4" sensor size0.8µm pixel size |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Flash | LED Rear flash |
| Video Resolution (Rear) | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps1920x1080 @ 60 fps |
| Video Resolution (Front) | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
Battery
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Capacity | 6000 mAh |
| Removable | No |
| Talk Time | Up to 45 Hours (4G) |
| Fast Charging | Yes, Quick, 33W |
| Charging speed | 20% to 100% in 01h 31m 55s (in-house tested) |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| Memory type | UFS 2.1 |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Hybrid Slot) |
Software
| Operating System | Android v10 (Q) |
| Custom UI | MIUI |
Connectivity
| SIM Configuration | Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Hybrid |
| Network | SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G |
| Voice over LTE(VoLTE) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, with ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-fi features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.1 |
| USB | USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go |
| USB OTG Support | Yes |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC Chipset | No |
| Infrared | Yes |
Sound
| Speaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | Yes, 3.5mm |
| Video Player | Yes, Video Formats: 3GP, MP4 |
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Other Sensor | Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerCompassGyroscope |
Disclaimer: Specifications shown may be different from the actual product. We cannot guarantee that the information provided on this page is 100% correct. Please check with the retailer before purchasing.
POCO X3 Benchmarks
Antutu Scores
| Overall | 354351 |
| CPU | 103759 |
| GPU | 96038 |
| Memory | 56360 |
| UX | 98194 |
Geekbench Scores
| Single-core | 569 |
| Multi-core | 1778 |
The latest POCO X3 news
According to the changelog, the MIUI 12.5 software update which is being rolled out for the Poco X3 carries firmware version as 12.5.2.0.RJGINXM and it still has July 2021 Android security patch. The update weighs 704MB in size. As for the changes you get to see in this new release, the MIUI 12.5 now offers an instant response to the gestures and the newer MIUI has become smoother, lighter, and faster. Apart from this, the Notes app also has got many new changes. You now get new tools for doodling and sketching. A gesture shortcut allows you to create notes, tasks, and excerpts anywhere. The MIUI 12.5 update is randomly pushed out to a limited number of users. The company should widen the reach of the update when it makes sure that this new build doesn't contain any critical bugs. Here's the changelog of the Poco X3 MIUI 12.5 update.
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POCO X3 Android 11 update also brings updated May Android security patch.
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POCO X3 Price in India is Rs. 15,999 as on 11th August 2022 16:29:44
