POCO has announced a new smartphone today. The POCO M3 Pro 5G is its first budget 5G device and that is a big deal for the young phone brand. The device comes with a design that should turn heads, satisfactory specs, and an affordable price tag.
POCO M3 Pro Specs
The POCO M3 Pro 5G has a 6.5-inch screen with a 1080p+ display, a centered punch hole for the front-facing camera, and a 90Hz refresh rate. POCO has added a feature called DynamicSwitch that automatically adjusts the refresh rate based on the content you are viewing. The phone will switch between 30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, and 90Hz.
While the POCO M3 has a Snapdragon 662 processor, the pro version swaps it for a 7nm Dimensity 700 chipset that not only outperforms the former but also the Snapdragon 720G processor on AnTuTu. The phone comes with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a dual-hybrid SIM slot, so you can either pop in two 5G SIM cards or a 5G SIM and a MicroSD card (up to 1TB).
For cameras, there are three on the back. The primary sensor is a 48MP camera and it is paired with a depth Sensor and a macro camera. For features, you get a Night Mode and a time-lapse mode.
The phone packs a 5000mAh battery capacity with support for 18W fast charging but comes with a 22.5W power adapter that you can use for your other devices too. POCO claims it will last up to 2-days on a single charge depending on the usage. There is an audio jack at the top alongside an IR blaster. It also has NFC with support for payments and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Price and Availability
The price of the POCO M3 Pro 5G is €159 for the 4GB + 64GB version and €179 for the 6GB + 128GB version. These are early bird prices for those who purchase the phone tomorrow and during the dates of May 20th to May 27th. Buyers will be able to pick up the phone in Power Black, Cool Blue, and POCO Yellow.
The phone will be available for purchase tomorrow on the POCO website, on AliExpress, Amazon, and on Goboo. It will be available later on partner platforms such as Lazada, Jumia, MediaMarkt, Souq, Gearbest, and Banggood.
Do check out our review of the POCO M3 Pro 5G.
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