POCO F1 was a huge success for POCO and after that POCO become an independent brand which is not 100% true because they are part of Xiaomi. Now, POCO has done the same thing again and they have launched POCO X3 Pro with flagship Snapdragon 860 SoC.
So let’s take look at POCO X3 Pro and see what POCO is hiding but before that let me tell India price of POCO X3 Pro.
| POCO X3 Pro (6GB + 128GB) | Rs 18,999 |
| POCO X3 Pro (8GB + 128GB) | Rs 20,999 |
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Is it Worth Buying POCO X3 Pro?
Yes, POCO X3 Pro is worth buying because it has a powerful Snapdragon 860 processor, 33W fast charging support, 5160 mAh battery, 120Hz screen refresh rate and it’s priced at only Rs 18,999 which is the perfect price for what POCO is offering. Overall, POCO X3 is value for money device and it’s built for gamers.
Now, the phone does have its flows which I have talked about in POCO X3 Pro Review. If I sum up that review, “POCO X3 Pro is made & built for the gamer”
POCO X3 Pro is built for the gamer that said, the phone doesn’t have the best camera setup and it’s made out of plastic, also, the weight of the POCO X3 Pro is 215 gram.
Now, if you want a balanced phone with the best cameras, solid build, fast charging support, and good processor then take look at Redmi Note 10 Pro.
AnTuTu: 453223 (v8)
GeekBench: 2574 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Conclusion
In short, if you want a smartphone for only gaming then there is no better phone than the POCO X3 Pro. POCO has targeted this phone toward gamers and there is nothing wrong with it.
Now, if you want the best camera, solid build quality and good looking smartphone then POCO X3 Pro is not for you because the phone doesn’t have the best cameras and it’s made out of plastic.
That was it, by the way, what kind of smartphone you’re looking for,
- Balanced
- Performance hungry
- Camera-Centric
Also Read: Top 10 Best Smartphones Under Rs. 20,000 in India
POCO X3 Pro Full Specifications
| Specification | POCO X3 Pro |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | March 30, 2020 |
| Available From | April 6, 2020 at noon via Flipkart |
| Display | 6.67 inches FHD+ LCD |
| Display Brightness | 450 Nits |
| Screen Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Resolutions | 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution |
| Dimensions | 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm |
| Build Quality | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass plastic, plastic frame |
| Ram | 6GB + 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Camera (Rear) | 48 MP Primary Sensor 8MP Ultra-Wide 2 MP Macro 2 MP Depth |
| Video Recording (Rear) | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps |
| Camera (Front) | 20MP Selfie Shooter |
| Video Recording (Front) | 1080p@30fps |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (7 nm) |
| OS | MIUI 12-based on Android 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 640 |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 Gold & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 Silver) |
| 5G | No |
| 5G Bands | - |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, Vibration Motor, IR Blaster |
| Battery | 5,160 mAh (non-removable) |
| Charging Speed | 33W Wired fast Charging support (33W charger included in the box) |
| Charging Port | USB Type C 2.0 |
| Charging Time | 0% to 100% in 59 Minutes (with wired charging) |
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes |
| SD Card Slot | Hybrid Slot |
| Stereo speakers | Yes |
| NFC | Yes (Removed from Indian Unit) |
| SIM slote | Two SIM Card Slot |
| Fingerprint | Side-Mounted |
| Weight | 215 Grams |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze |
| Warranty | 1 Year |
| Performance Score | AnTuTu: 453223 (v8) GeekBench: 2574 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
| Price | 6GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 18,999 8GB Ram + 128GB storage: Rs 20,999 |
| Modal Number | MZB08T9IN |
| In the box | Handset, Power Adaptor, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Protective Case, User Guide and Warranty Card |
| Available At | Buy@Flipkart |
Images: POCO India