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Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£280RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:64 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP

Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB)
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

90%

5.7

Technical score

10%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 77% of smartphones
6.9

Value for money

Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
5.7

Technical score

Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

25%

5.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.4

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

4.9

Design

â–¼Worse than 83%
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 99%
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.7/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components:

25%

5.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

5.4

Display

15%

6.4

Battery

10%

4.1

Software

10%

6.9

Connectivity

4%

6.9

Audio

3%

4.9

Design

5.7
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

70%

9.1

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

9.0

Price

6.9
Brand name
Poco
Processor model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
This smartphone uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor which is faster than processors in 50.9% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.2% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.3 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.3 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 63.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 10
Android version
Android 10
This smartphone runs Android version Android 10 which is older than that found in 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that in 5.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
64 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 64 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP which is higher than that of 83.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 79.3% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
41 mm²
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 41 mm² which is larger than the main camera sensor area of 54.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 5.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.8 µm
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.8 µm which is larger than in 35.5% of smartphones and equal to the size in 21.9% of smartphones.
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Number of SIM slots
2
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
no
This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2400 px
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2400 px which is higher than that of 36.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 20.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
395 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi which is higher than that of 41.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 8.9% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,160 mAh
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,160 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 62.8% of smartphones and equal to those in 1% of smartphones.
Charging speed
33 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 33 W which is faster than in 38.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 12% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
75 min
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 75 min which is slower than 62.9% of smartphones and equal to the time of 1.6% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
2
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone includes 2 microphones, which is more than in 10.5% of smartphones and equal to the number in 66.6% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
165.3 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 165.3 mm which is taller than 69.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.5% of smartphones.
Width
76.8 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.8 mm which is wider than 68.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.8% of smartphones.
Thickness
10.1 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 10.1 mm which is thicker than 88.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.1% of smartphones.
Weight
225 g
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 225 g which is heavier than 83.8% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.6% of smartphones.
Device volume
125,400 cm³
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 125,400 cm³ which is larger than 89% of smartphones.
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Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (125 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    125 vs 99.5
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • 3.2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5160 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,160 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 16.8% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average smartphone
    Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (9.35 vs 8.000).
    9.35 vs 8
  • 83.9% more popular
    Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • Higher-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a higher main camera resolution than the average smartphone (64 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone main camera has 50 MP & 8 MP megapixels.
    64 MP & 13 MP & 2 MP & 2 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    This smartphone allows manual shutter speed control, the average smartphone does not. 29.8% of smartphones include this.
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports HDR10 video recording
    This smartphone supports HDR10 video recording, the average smartphone does not. 35.9% of smartphones support HDR10.
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • 28.1% larger main camera sensor area
    This smartphone has a larger main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (41 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average main camera sensor area is 32 mm².
    41 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Higher front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has more front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (20 MP vs 16 MP). The average front camera has 16 MP megapixels.
    20 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has an infrared sensor
    This smartphone includes an infrared sensor, the average smartphone does not. 33.3% of smartphones feature an IR blaster.
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.7% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (125 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    125 vs 99.5
  • 3.2% larger battery capacity
    This smartphone has a larger battery capacity than the average smartphone (5160 mAh vs 5000 mAh). The average smartphone battery is 5000 mAh.
    5,160 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • 5.6% worse value for money
    Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.95 vs 7.3).
    6.95 vs 7.34
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Worse processor
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 42.9% lower maximum RAM capacity
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (8 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    8 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% larger process node
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (8 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    8 nm vs 6 nm
  • 64.4% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,108 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,108 vs 3,115
  • 32.1% slower memory speed
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (1866 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    1,866 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 16.7% higher TDP (less efficient)
    This smartphone has a higher TDP than the average smartphone (5 W vs 6 W). The average smartphone has a TDP of 6 W.
    5 W vs 6 W
  • 71.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,104 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,104 vs 3,825
  • 72.6% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (336 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    336 vs 1,226
  • 22.8% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (727 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    727 vs 942
  • 41.8% lower memory bandwidth
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    14.9 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 25.9% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,878 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,878 vs 2,533
  • 32.6% lower PassMark benchmark
    This smartphone has a lower PassMark score than the average smartphone (2,956 vs 4,389). The average smartphone scores 4,389 in PassMark.
    2,956 vs 4,389
  • 30.4% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (423 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    423 vs 608
  • 4.2% lower CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.3 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • No live text recognition
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • Older Android version
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 10 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 10 vs Android 14
  • Lacks focus mode
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No theme customization
    This smartphone does not support theme customization, the average smartphone does. 91% of smartphones allow theme customization.
  • No offline voice commands
    This smartphone does not support offline voice commands, the average smartphone does. 90.4% of smartphones offer offline voice control.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.89 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 10.8% lower DxOMark Mobile score
    This smartphone has a lower DxOMark Mobile score than the average smartphone (107 vs 120). The average smartphone scores 120.
    107 vs 120
  • No 5G connectivity
    This smartphone does not support 5G connectivity, the average smartphone does. 66.9% of smartphones are 5G compatible.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 550 nits lower peak brightness
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (450 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    450 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 30.3% lower screen brightness
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (460 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    460 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1500:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,500:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 13 min slower full wired charge time
    This smartphone has a slower full wired charge time than the average smartphone (75 min vs 62 min). The average smartphone takes 62 min to charge.
    75 min vs 62 min
  • Lower IP rating
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 14.7% heavier
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (225 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    225 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4 year/s older release date
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2020 vs 2024). 4.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    September 2020
    2020 vs 2024
  • 11.3% lower French repairability index
    This smartphone has a lower French repairability index than the average smartphone (7.1 vs 8). The average smartphone scores 8.
    7.1 vs 8
  • 1.8 mm thicker
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (10.1 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    10.1 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 0.8 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.8 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.8 mm vs 76 mm
  • 1.7 mm taller
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (165.3 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    165.3 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 28.2% larger volume
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (125400 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    125,400 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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dxomark.com
03/02/2026
Summary of the review
Poco X3 NFC Camera review: Attractive budget option
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zdnet.com
13/10/2020
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC review: A smartphone that punches above its weight
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androidauthority.com
17/09/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi POCO X3 review: The right compromises
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techradar.com
29/04/2022
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC review - Phones - TechRadar
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neowin.net
04/10/2020
Summary of the review
Poco X3 review: Big, bulky, and impressive - Neowin
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expertreviews.co.uk
12/10/2020
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC review: A whole lot of phone for not much money
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techadvisor.com
01/10/2020
Summary of the review
Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC Review - Tech Advisor
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quechoisir.org
01/09/2020
Summary of the review
Poco X3 NFC Review: The balanced smartphone that will hurt the competition
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25/09/2020
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What we like about Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB)

  • Excellent value for money, offering high-end performance at a budget price point.
  • Smooth 120Hz refresh rate display that enhances gaming and scrolling experiences.
  • Outstanding battery life, often lasting 1.5 to 2 days on a single charge.
  • Fast 33W charging capable of reaching over 60% in roughly 30 minutes.
  • Stereo speakers provide loud and detailed audio for media consumption.
  • Solid gaming performance, particularly on the Pro model with the Snapdragon 860.
  • Included extras like an IR blaster, 3.5mm headphone jack, and IP53 splash resistance.

What we don't like about Poco X3 (8GB + 128GB)

  • MIUI software is often reported as clunky, bloated with ads, and prone to bugs.
  • Large and bulky design (9.4mm thickness, 215g weight) makes one-handed use difficult.
  • Camera quality is average, especially in low-light, with a poor dedicated macro lens.
  • LCD panel lacks the contrast and deep blacks of more premium AMOLED screens.
  • Known hardware reliability concerns, including reports of motherboard failures and overheating.
  • Plastic backplate is a 'fingerprint magnet' and prone to picking up scratches easily.
  • Software updates can be slow to arrive compared to other major manufacturers.

Verdict

The POCO X3 (8GB RAM + 128GB storage variant) is a performance-focused mid-range smartphone featuring a 6.67-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor and an Adreno 618 GPU, paired with a substantial 6000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The phone boasts a versatile 64MP quad-camera setup on the rear and a 20MP front camera. Key pros include excellent gaming performance for its price point, long battery life, dual stereo speakers, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and IP53 splash protection. The main cons are its bulky and heavy build (around 225g) and an IPS display that struggles in direct sunlight compared to AMOLED panels; some users have also reported potential long-term motherboard or display flickering issues with specific panel types and software updates.

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