Xiaomi Poco M3

Xiaomi Poco M3 is the latest addition to the budget-friendly Poco series of smartphones sold by the popular Chinese brand, which gets a new design and internals.

Xiaomi Poco M3

Xiaomi Poco M3

Editor Rating
3.6/5

The Xiaomi Poco M3 is an affordable mid-range smartphone that offers great value for money. It features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a waterdrop-style notch. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset and comes in two storage options – 64GB or 128GB – both of which are paired with 4GB of RAM. The Poco M3 also boasts a triple camera setup at the back with a 48MP primary sensor, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. Other key features include a large 6000mAh battery, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and support for 18W fast charging.

Hardware
Display
Camera

Bottom Line

Xiaomi Poco M3 is a cheap and reliable smartphone that has a great display, reliable processor, usable cameras and a large and relatively fast-charging battery.

Pros

  • Display

Cons

  • Charging
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Basic Details
Form Factor Bar
Year 2020
Announced Date Tuesday November 24, 2020
Released Date Friday November 27, 2020
Warranty 1 Year
Versions M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI
SAR 1.09 W/kg (head)
1.00 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.60 W/kg (head)
0.81 W/kg (body)
Variants 4GB/64GB,146
6GB/64GB,158
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slots Dual
SIM Size Nano-SIM
Network 2G, 3G, 4G
Network Technology GSM, HSPA, LTE
Network Speed HSPA, LTE-A
2G Bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41
5G Bands
Extra Network
WiFi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
NFC
Connectivity Features FM Radio
USB Type-C 2.0
OTG
Dual Band Wi-Fi
Body & Design
Height 162.3 mm
Width 77.3 mm
Thickness 9.6 mm
Weight 198 g
IP Rating
Colours Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black
Body Features Glass Front
Plastic Back
Plastic Frame
Screen & Display
Display Type IPS LCD
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen Size 6.53 inches
Screen To Body Ratio 83.4
Ppi 395
Refresh Rate 60Hz
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9
Touchscreen Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-Touch
Bezel-less Display Yes, with Tear Drop Display
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display Features 400 nits Brightness
Hardware & Performance
Chipset Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Processor Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Graphics Adreno 610
RAM 4GB, 6GB
Storage 64GB, 128GB
Storage Features UFS 2.1
Card Slot Yes, MicroSDXC
AnTuTu 177904 (v8)
GeekBench 1398 (v5.1)
GFXBench 5.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Camera & Multimedia
Rear Camera 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide)
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Rear Camera Video 1080p@30fps
Front Camera 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide)
Front Camera Video 1080p@30fps
Camera Features Night Mode
Macro
HDR
AI Scene Detection
Document Mode
AI Beautify
Portrait Mode
Panorama Mode
AI Watermark
Google Lens
Pro Colour
Movie Frame
Timed Burst
Speakers Yes, with Stereo Speakers
Multimedia Features 24-bit/192kHz Audio
Battery & Charging
Battery Type Li-Po (Lithium Polymer)
Battery Capacity 6000 mAh
Charging Port USB-C
Charging Speed 18W
Fast Charging 18W
Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging 2.5W
Reverse Wireless Charging
OS & Software
Operating System Android OS
OS Version Android 10
Custom UI MIUI
Custom UI Version 12
Sensors & Features
Sensors Accelerometer
Proximity
Magnetometer / Compass
Fingerprint - Button
Features

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