Smartphones are getting smarter and faster every year. There are improvements in camera technology and a lot more. But these upgrades don’t necessarily make your older phones obsolete. A good example of this is the POCO F3. It was a popular budget flagship phone from 2021, but is it finally time to upgrade from it? Read ahead to find out.

What does the POCO F3 offer?

Before we get to the answer to this question, let’s see what the POCO F3 offers the users. The Chinese brand unveiled the POCO F3 with some top notch specs and features. It sports a tall 6.67-inch AMOLED display that features an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and 1300 nits of peak brightness. Under the hood, the POCO F3 is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC that is coupled with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage.

A 4,520mAh battery pack powers this device, which supports 33W wired fast charging. For optics, you get a 48-megapixel triple camera setup, while the front houses a 20-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calls. Other notable features include a side mounted fingerprint scanner, Bluetooth 5.1, stereo speakers, and an IP53 rating for water and dust resistance.

So here’s why you should stick with the POCO F3

Looking at all of these specs and features, the POCO F3 is still a capable smartphone. It is still decent for gaming and heavy use with the Snapdragon 870 being a popular chipset from a couple of years ago. The display makes it great for content consumption as well.

You do miss out on a telephoto shooter, but the primary sensor and ultra wide angle lens are still capable. So all in all, it basically meets most requirements of modern users. The hardware on the POCO F3 is still better than most mid range devices so you’re really not missing out on much.

What you should keep in mind

It is worth noting that this doesn’t mean you’re all set for the next few years. There are some things to keep in mind. One might need to finally upgrade if the phone gets damaged and the hardware repairs get too costly. After a couple of years, the battery also slowly starts to degrade and may require a replacement.

However, it really isn’t worth it if the price is too high. Another aspect to consider is the software support. Back in June 2024, the POCO F3 did receive the Android 13 OS based HyperOS update. So the company is still supporting the device. So you can easily use it for the next couple of years.

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POCO has released an important update for the POCO F3. This new HyperOS update, with the build number OS1.0.3.0.TKHMIXM is 432MB in size. It brings the June 2024 security patch and improves the system performance of the phone.

The new HyperOS update makes the POCO F3 faster, more responsive, and protected. The update also fixes some bugs that caused the phone to slow down or crash. The June 2024 security update is rolling out to many Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices. Note that the new HyperOS update for POCO F3 is currently available to POCO Pilots.

POCO F3 New HyperOS Update Changelog

[System]

• Updated the security patch to June 2024. Increased system security.

The June 2024 security patch included in this update is very important. It fixes many security issues found by experts, making the phone safer from hackers and other threats. Users should install this update as soon as possible to protect their personal information and data.

To install the update, users should go to the settings menu, select “About Phone,” and follow the instructions to download and install it. It is best to connect to Wi-Fi and ensure the phone has enough battery before starting the update. Backing up important data is also recommended to avoid any data loss.

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The POCO brand by Xiaomi had a huge success in the global market thanks to its flagship killer, and it is currently the most interesting competitor of Realme. The F series is the lineup including the most advanced phones from this brand and it recently expanded with two new handsets: the POCO F4 and the POCO F4 GT. The former is more focused on the quality price ratio, while the latter is currently the best device ever released by POCO. However, there is another handset still offering an outstanding value for money: the predecessor POCO F3. So which POCO should you buy with their actual prices? This is a comparison between the specifications of the POCO F4, the POCO F4 GT, and the POCO F3 which will let you find out.

Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT vs Xiaomi POCO F3

Design

These phones are not focused on elegance, but, given that they are meant especially for gamers, young people, and power users, they come with aggressive designs. The most aggressive is the POCO F4 GT, clearly gaming-centric, which also includes two amazing physical magnetic pop-up triggers on the right side. The POCO F4 is the soberest one as it does not come with weird textures and it offers a classic glass back with a single color. Note that the POCO F4 GT is the most premium device in terms of materials because it comes with a glass back and an aluminum frame, while its internal rivals are equipped with a glass back and a plastic frame. On the other hand, the POCO F4 and the POCO F3 have the IP53 certification making them dust resistant and splash resistant.

Display

The displays of these three phones are not so far from each other in terms of specifications, but the POCO F4 GT wins the comparison because it is able to show up to one billion colors on its AMOLED panels. For the rest, these displays are pretty much the same: they are AMOLED panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a diagonal of 6.67 inches, the HDR10+ certification, and a 120 Hz refresh rate. Even though they come with AMOLED displays, all of them have side-mounted fingerprint readers, but they also come with great stereo speakers. Unfortunately, there is no 3.5 mm audio jack.

Specs & Software

If you are looking for the phone with the highest performance, then go for the POCO F4 GT without thinking twice. It has one of the best processors in the whole Android world, something you can usually find only in the highest-end segment of the market. We are talking about the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, the flagship SoC released by Qualcomm for 2022. It is built at 4 nm and it runs at a max frequency of 3 GHz, with an octa-core architecture composed of one Cortex X2 CPU, three Cortex A710 CPUs, four Cortex A510 CPUs, and an Adreno 650 GPU. The SoC is paired with up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Both the POCO F4 and the POCO F3 come with a Snapdragon 870 mobile platform, but on the F3, you get only 8 GB of RAM, while the F4 goes up to 12 GB. The POCO F4 and the POCO F4 GT run Android 12 out of the box, while the F3 ships with Android 11 because it is a device from 2021.

Camera

The POCO F4 and the POCO F4 GT come with the same camera department and, despite we are talking about high-end phones, they can only be considered midrange camera phones. They are equipped with a 64 MP main sensor, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, a 2 MP macro camera, and a 20 MP selfie snapper. You get exactly the same sensors on the POCO F3 with the exception of the main camera: on the F3, there is an inferior 48 MP main sensor.

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Battery

The POCO F4 GT provides a longer battery life because it has a bigger battery, while the POCO F4 and the F3 should offer a very similar battery life because they have similar components and more or less the same battery capacity. The GT supports 120W fast charging, the vanilla F4 stops at 67W, and the F3 supports 33W fast charging.

Price

You can currently find the POCO F4 for €349/$355 thanks to online street prices, the POCO F4 GT is priced at €699/$710 in its base variant, and the street prices of the POCO F3 hitten the €200/$205 threshold. The GT variant wins this comparison, but the F3 is the handset offering the best value for money and it has almost the same specifications as the F4.

Xiaomi POCO F4 vs Xiaomi POCO F4 GT vs Xiaomi POCO F3: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO F4

PRO

• Great display
• Good cameras
• 67W fast charging
• Good quality price ratio
• IP53 certification

CONS

• Nothing particular

Xiaomi POCO F4 GT

PRO

• Pop-up gaming triggers
• Best chipset
• 120W fast charging
• Bigger battery
• Good cameras
• Premium materials

CONS

• Price

Xiaomi POCO F3

PRO

• Best street price
• IP53 certification

CONS

• Slower charging
• Inferior camera
• Android 11 out of the box

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POCO F4 Indian variant appeared on the IMEI database of the GSM Association, as per a tipster. The new development comes just a day after the first sale of POCO M4 Pro 5G in India. It is speculated that the upcoming POCO phone is nothing but a rebranded K40S.

Tipster Mukul Sharma, who goes by the username @stufflistings on Twitter, spotted the POCO F4 Indian variant listing on the IMEI database. He shared the screenshot of the listing which indicates that although the database does not directly mention the name of the device, it does carry model number 220212111RI which is believed to be associated with the upcoming POCO F4.

The model number includes the letter ‘I’ which suggests that the smartphone is for the Indian market. This hints that POCO F4 would soon make its way to India.

POCO has been a massive success for Xiaomi. In just 4 years, the brand has marked a significant presence in India. The Xiaomi sub-brand was known for offering top-of-the-line specifications at an affordable price. However, POCO appears to have copied moves from OnePlus’ playbook. The brand is focusing more on rebranding rather than innovating.

POCO F4 Specifications (Expected)

The POCO F4 will likely feature a 6.3-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is expected to house a triple camera set up on the back consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 13MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 5MP tele-macro snapper. On the front, it may have a 32MP sensor for selfies and video calls.

The device will likely have Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 processor under the hood, the same as its predecessor POCO F3. The chipset will be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The POCO F4 will run MIUI 13 based on Android 12. It will likely get fueled by a 4,5000mAh battery, which will be able to charge at 67W.

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Last week, Redmi finally took wraps off the Redmi K50 series in China. The lineup was accompanied by Redmi K40S. It is the most affordable phone announced at the event. The global variant of this smartphone has now made its appearance on Geekbench.

The Redmi K40S launched in China is codenamed ‘Munch’ and it bears the model number 22021211RC. The global version of this handset with model number 22021211RG has been now spotted at Geekbench in less than a week from the release of the original.

This is not the first time we are hearing about the global variant of the Redmi K40S (previously known as Redmi K50). The device has been already certified by other agencies earlier. In fact, there’s also an Indian variant with model number 22021211RI.

Per certifications, the smartphone will release with POCO branding outside mainland China. It is rumored to be called POCO F4. The handset is said to retain the same name for India.

Talking about specifications, it will likely have the same set of features as the Redmi K40S. However, there could be some differences in the rear design.

So we can expect the so-called POCO F4 to arrive with a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, 48MP (wide, OIS) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) triple camera system, 20MP selfie camera, dual stereo speakers, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 13 based on Android 12, 4,500mAh battery, and 67W fast charging.

POCO is yet to officially tease the arrival of the rumored POCO F4.

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Two more smartphones have started receiving the MIUI 13 update. These devices are POCO F3 and Redmi K30 4G. The former is the international version of Redmi K40, which had already received this update earlier. On the other hand, the latter is the 4G variant of Redmi K30 in China, which also goes by the name of POCO X2 in India.

The MIUI 13 update for the POCO F3 is currently only live for the EEA version of the handset. It arrives with build number V13.0.3.0.SKHEUXM. Whereas, the same update for the Redmi K30 4G comes with build number V13.0.1.0.SGHCNXM.

The latest software update for the phones also bumps up the Android version to Android 12. Further, like most OTA system updates, the aforementioned software builds are also being pushed in batches.

In simpler words, the update is only available for a select few users at the moment. But it will be made available for everyone in the coming days. At the same time, we also expect other regional variants of the smartphone to bag the update.

In case you use any of these two handsets and have got the update, then do share your experience in the comment section below. In this way, users who haven’t received the update can get an idea of whether they should install the update or not.

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It’s a known fact that POCO smartphones run MIUI like Xiaomi (formerly Mi) and Redmi-branded devices. Hence, POCO recruits MIUI testers for its handsets from time to time. The brand has now opened registrations for the recruitment of a fresh batch of testers.

According to an official announcement post on POCO Community, the brand is looking for testers interested in trying out MIUI Stable ROM. These users will be the first to use stable builds before they are rolled out to the general public.

They will be responsible for providing feedback on new software builds. They are expected to point out bugs and offer suggestions. They should be aware of the issues while using beta software and are recommended to have the ability to recover phones in case of any failure.

Most importantly, POCO is only accepting applicants who are at least 18 years of old. This means curious teenagers cannot enroll in the program.

POCO is currently recruiting MIUI Stable ROM testers for the following devices.

• POCO M4 Pro 5G

  • Global
  • EEA

• POCO X3 GT

  • Global
  • Indonesia
  • Turkey

• POCO X3 Pro

  • Global
  • EEA
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Rusia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO F3

  • Global
  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO M3

  • Global
  • EEA
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Rusia
  • Turkey
  • Taiwan

• POCO X3 / POCO X3 NFC

  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey

• POCO F2 Pro

  • Global
  • EEA
  • Indonesia
  • Russia
  • Turkey

• POCO F3 GT

  • India

• POCO M3 Pro 5G

  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Russia

• POCO C3

  • India

• POCO M2

  • India

Interested users of the above-listed smartphones can register themselves for the MIUI Stable ROM testing program by following the instructions mentioned in this POCO Community post.

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POCO today held a launch event where the M4 Pro 5G was the main attraction. Apart from the M4 Pro 5G, the Chinese tech giant also announced the POCO F3 Moonlight Silver variant. The new variant is just the regular F3 with a new moonlight silver hue.

The POCO F3 was first launched in March this year as the brand’s flagship offering. It arrives as a remake of the Redmi K40 but was made available in Night Black, Arctic White, and Deep Ocean Blue color options. The new Moonlight Silver variant joins as the fourth color option. The variant looks super classy, bringing a refreshed design feel to the glass back panel.

Apart from the paint job, the Silver variant isn’t any different from the other color options. Even the pricing isn’t very different. It starts at €299 for the 6GB + 128GB variant while the 8GB + 256GB variant will retail for a slightly cheaper €329.

To recall, the POCO F3 packs a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED screen with support for a 120Hz refresh rate as well as a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset paired with 6GB/8GB of RAM while there are 128GB and 256GB IFS 3.1 storage options.

The F3 packs a triple camera setup at the rear consisting of a 48MP Sony IMX582 main camera, an 8MP ultrawide angle sensor, and a 5MP f/2.4 telemacro lens. For selfies, the device houses a 5MP sensor under the display punch-hole. Keeping the lights on is a 4520mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging via USB-C.

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MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition is currently the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system based on Android. The company unveiled it last month and even started rolling it out to the first batch of devices in the next few days. Now, this version of MIUI has reached international markets as well. The first phones to get it are Mi 11X and POCO F3.

The Redmi K40 was one of the first handsets to receive the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition update in China. Hence, it’s not surprising to learn that the international variants of this smartphone called Mi 11X and POCO F3 are the first to get this update outside mainland China.

The latest software update for Mi 11X arrives with build number V12.5.3.0.RKHINXM. Since this device is exclusive to India, this is the only build available for this handset.

On the other hand, the POCO F3 is sold in multiple markets. Hence, it has many regional MIUI builds. At present, the new MIUI version is live for the ‘Global’ variant of the phone with build number V12.5.3.0.RKHMIXM. It should be available for other regional variants in the coming days.

Having said that, like any other OTA system update, the MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition for Mi 11X and POCO F3 is also being rolled out in batches. Hence, the complete rollout might take some time.

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The Android 11-based LineageOS 18.1 went official at the beginning of April. Since then, the project has added support for a number of devices. The latest addition brings builds for three popular POCO smartphones.

POCO handsets run MIUI like other Xiaomi group phones. The brand calls it MIUI for POCO. Not everyone likes the company’s software. Those users can try custom ROMs.

LineageOS is one of the most popular custom ROMs. The team released LineageOS 18.1 based on Android 11 a few months back. This software is now available for POCO F2 Pro, POCO F3, and POCO X3 Pro.

Power users of the above-listed handsets who enjoy fiddling with their smartphones can unlock their device’s bootloader and install the latest LineageOS 18.1 via custom recovery. It is worth noting that third-party software is not meant for everyone. Hence, proceed only if you know what you are doing.

That said, since POCO F2 Pro is a rebranded Redmi K30 Pro, LineageOS 18.1 can be also installed on Redmi K30 Pro as well as Redmi K30 Pro Zoom Edition. Similarly, Mi 11X and Redmi K40 also support the latest version of LineageOS as these phones are nothing but the POCO F3.

Talking about official software, all these POCO smartphones currently run MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11. They should receive MIUI 12.5 Enhanced Edition in the coming months, followed by MIUI.

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Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, launched the Redmi K40 series in China in late February, The most affordable smartphone in the lineup is the vanilla Redmi K40. It starts at only ¥1,999 ($312) in the country. Now, for a limited time, the handset is selling at an even cheaper price tag.

Right now, retailers across China are offering heavy discounts as part of 618 sales. Earlier this week, we reported that the iQOO Z 5G was being sold at only ¥1,299. A few days later, we have come across yet another fantastic deal, courtesy of ITHome.

JD or Jingdong is one of the largest online eCommerce companies in China. It is currently offering a 10% discount coupon for the Redmi K40 6GB + 128GB variant. Interestingly, the coupon is only available for customers residing in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan.

With the 10% discount coupon, the price of the Redmi K40 6GB + 128GB comes down to ¥1799.1 ($281). That’s an unbelievable asking price for a flagship killer smartphone featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 SoC and a 120Hz Samsung E4 AMOLED display with an A+ rating from DisplayMate.

The Redmi K40 is sold as POCO F3 and Mi 11X in global markets. The same 6GB + 128GB variant of these phones retail for €349 ($423) and ₹29,999 ($411) respectively. In other words, people in China are lucky to get hands-on this device at an unrealistic price tag.

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MIUI 12.5 is the latest version of Xiaomi’s mobile operating system. This version of the Android skin brings improvements for devices already running MIUI 12. Xiaomi has been rolling out this update to eligible devices for the last few weeks. In the past few hours, four Xiaomi group smartphones started receiving the MIUI 12.5 update.

Four Xiaomi Corporation smartphones from all three brands have begun to receive the MIUI 12.5 update. These handsets are Mi 10 Lite 5G, Mi 11 Lite 5G, POCO F3, and Redmi Note 9 5G.

Since the update is currently live for different regional variants of each phone, we are making a list so that you can understand it clearly.

• Mi 10 Lite 5G

  • Region: Global
  • Build Number: V12.5.1.0.RJIMIXM

• Mi 11 Lite 5G

  • Region: Taiwan
  • Build Number: V12.5.1.0.RKITWXM

• POCO F3 / Redmi K40 / Mi 11X

  • Regions: Russia, Indonesia, Turkey, Taiwan, Global, EEA, China, India
  • Build Numbers: V12.5.1.0.RKHRUXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHIDXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHTRXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHTWXM, V12.5.1.0.RKHMIXM,V12.5.1.0.RKHEUXM, V12.5.3.0.RKHCNXM (latest China release), V12.5.1.0.RKHINXM

• Redmi Note 9 5G / Redmi Note 9T 5G

  • Region: China
  • Build Number: V12.5.2.0.RJECNXM

As of now, all the above-mentioned MIUI builds are in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase. This means the MIUI 12.5 update for these handsets is being rolled out in batches. Anyway, all units, including other regional variants should get the update in the coming days.

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Last year, Samsung entered the flagship killers segment by releasing the amazing Galaxy S20 FE (which stands for Fan Edition). The new handset provides flagship-class hardware at a modest price, as well as other specifications which you can usually find only on top-tier flagships. A few days ago, a new Snapdragon version of the 4G variant went official. Is this device enough to fight the best flagship killers by Xiaomi? Does it offer a higher value for money than POCO F3? Let’s discover this together through a comparison between the specifications of POCO F3 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G.

Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G Snapdragon version

Design

None of these devices has a flagship-like design and build quality, but they are above average. I would personally go for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G because it is waterproof with the IP68 certification and it has a sturdy aluminum frame. On the other hand, the POCO F3 has a glass back, but it is not waterproof: it still offers protection against water and dust, though. The POCO F3 has the IP53 certification. Despite the POCO F3 has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, it is thinner than the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G. But with the latter, you get an in-display fingerprint scanner and a more compact body.

Display

POCO F3 and Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G are very similar when it comes to the specifications of the displays. They both feature an AMOLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Full HD+ resolution, and the HDR10+ certification, as well as a high peak brightness. We are talking about above-average displays with great image quality and a smooth viewing experience. The real important difference between these panels is the diagonal: the POCO F3 has a wider 6.67-inch display, while the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G has a 6.5-inch screen. As already mentioned, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G has an in-display fingerprint reader, while POCO F3 does not.

Specs & Software

The POCO F3 is a way better handset if we talk about hardware departments. First of all, it comes with a stronger chipset: the Snapdragon 870 which sits in the middle between the Snapdragon 865+ and the Snapdragon 888. The chip is paired with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. As the name suggests, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G does not support 5G connectivity, while the POCO F3 does. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G has a micro SD slot, while the POCO F3 has no expandable storage.

Camera

The best camera phone of this comparison is the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G. While the POCO F3 features a disappointing midrange-class triple camera with a 48 MP main sensor, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G has a high-end camera setup with a 12 MP main camera, an 8 MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, a 12 MP ultrawide camera, and dual OIS. Even the front camera is better with its 32 MP resolution.

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Battery

The POCO F3 and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G have the same battery capacity and given that the components are not so different, they feature a similar battery life. With the POCO F3 you get faster charging speeds thanks to a power of 33W, while Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G offers wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, unlike the POCO F3.

Price

The POCO F3 has a starting price tag of €369/$450 in the global market, for the base variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G costs €669/$815 in the same memory configuration. Overall, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G is a better phone as it features better cameras, wireless charging, and it is waterproof. Unfortunately, the POCO F3 is pretty disappointing in terms of photo quality, if compared to other high-end devices. But the POCO F3 has a way higher value for money due to its very affordable price. You can get it for just €369, €300 less than the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G, and you even get 5G connectivity.

Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G Snapdragon version: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO F3

PRO

• Better hardware
• Faster charging
• Glass back
• Splash resistant

CONS

• Inferior cameras

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G Snapdragon version

PRO

• IP68 waterproof
• Wireless charging
• Better cameras
• Aluminum frame

CONS

• Higher price

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POCO F3 Global is now available for worldwide shipping at Giztop for $399. 

POCO F3 the latest flagship from POCO features a 6.67” E4 AMOLED display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The elegantly designed smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Octacore processor and comes in two storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB. POCO F3 comes with a LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus feature which ensures your phone doesn’t get overheated making it perfect for pro gamers and heavy users. 

The smartphone is fueled by a 4520mAh battery with a 33W fast charging support which charges your smartphone to 100% in just 52 minutes and gives you 10 hours of non-stop gameplay, 14 hours of video, and 149 hours of music. 

POCO F3 is now available for all global customers for $399 at Giztop. Please note that this price is applicable only on the Black color, 6GB + 128GB variant. So place your orders while the stock lasts.

For more information on such exciting deals and offers check out our deals hub.

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Attention readers!

There is an awesome deal on POCO F3 from the official POCO store at AliExpress. The store is giving out $50 off via coupon code: POCO50 only till 8 April 2021.

POCO F3 is the latest flagship from POCO, tailor-made for those who search for the best performance at the least price. The smartphone features a 6.67” E4 AMOLED display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The elegantly designed smartphone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Octacore processor and comes in two storage variants viz: 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB.  By fine-tuning the touch algorithm POCO has achieved a 360Hz touch sampling rate and a high refresh rate of 120Hz. This means you get an extremely smooth and responsive screen perfect for your gameplay or browsing. Moreover, the LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus ensures that your phone doesn’t get overheated making it perfect for pro gamers and heavy users. 

The smartphone is fueled by a 4520mAh battery with a 33W fast charging support which charges your smartphone to 100% in just 52 minutes and gives you 10 hours of non-stop gameplay, 14 hours of video, and 149 hours of music. 

On the occasion of the POCO F3 world premiere, the POCO store is giving a $50 discount coupon for POCO F3 via Coupon Code: POCO50. This means now you can get POCO F3 for as low as $349 at AliExpress. 

Also, the first 1500 buyers will get free Xiaomi Earbuds 2. Moreover, the official POCO store is giving a free screen replacement service within 6 months: One free screen repair refers to the replacement of a cracked screen within the first 6 months. However regional availability may vary. For terms and conditions, please visit the POCO website.

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Please note that all the above coupon codes are only valid till 8 April 2021, 7 am UTC. So grab your discounted products asap before the coupons expire. 

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POCO just launched two record-breaking flagship killers in the global market. POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro are the most affordable last-generation devices with flagship-class hardware you can actually find in Europe. Those who search the maximum performance with the minimum expense will love these two handsets due to their amazing processors. But is it worth spending more to get the POCO F3 or the POCO X3 Pro is enough for your actual needs? Let’s try to discover it together through this comparison between their specifications.

Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro

Design

The POCO X3 provides the best design because it is built with more premium materials. The back is made of glass with the Gorilla Glass 5 protection, while the frame is made of aluminum. Further, the phone is thinner with a thickness of just 7.8 mm and it is even lighter as it weighs just 196 grams. Last but not least, the design of the camera module is definitely more elegant. The POCO X3 Pro has a plastic body, it is thicker and heavier than its rival. But you should consider that the POCO X3 Pro has the IP53 certification protecting the phone against dust and splashes.

Display

The POCO F3 is superior even when it comes to the display, with a huge difference in terms of image quality. The POCO F3 has an AMOLED panel providing more brilliant colors and deeper blacks; further, it has a higher 1300 nits peak brightness and the HDR10+ certification. The POCO X3 Pro has a midrange-class IPS panel with less impressive colors and lower brightness. Despite it has an AMOLED display, the POCO F3 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, just like the POCO X3 Pro.

Specs & Software

The POCO X3 Pro has a high-end hardware department, but the POCO F3 is again better thanks to a more powerful processor. We are talking about the Snapdragon 870 which sits in the middle between Snapdragon 865+ and Snapdragon 888, providing top-tier performance. The POCO X3 Pro has a Snapdragon 860 chipset which is essentially a rebrand of the Snapdragon 855+. While the POCO F3 supports 5G connectivity, the X3 Pro does not. The memory configurations are the same with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of UFS 3.1 native storage. Note that POCO X3 Pro has expandable storage, while POCO F3 does not feature a micro SD slot.

Camera

The cameras are the weakest points of these handsets. Unlike the hardware departments, these cameras are far from being high-end sensors. You get a lower-midrange camera setup with both POCO F3 and X3 Pro. The former has a better macro camera but it lacks a depth sensor, while the latter has a depth sensor but an inferior macro camera. The main sensor and the ultrawide cameras are the same. Both the phones feature a 20 MP selfie camera, but with different focal apertures: the F3 has a brighter focal aperture, which is why it should be able to click better selfies.

• Read More: POCO F3 teardown video reveals LiquidCool Technology, X-axis linear motor, & more

Battery

The POCO X3 Pro has a bigger battery than POCO F3 and, given that it does not support 5G, it should provide a longer battery life in a lot of scenarios. The POCO F3 has a more efficient display, but it does not seem to be enough to cover the gap between the two batteries. Despite that, the POCO F3 should still be able to cover one day of usage. Both the phones support 33W fast charging and lack wireless charging.

Price

The POCO F3 has a starting price of €369/$435 for the European market, while the POCO X3 Pro starts from €249/$293 (but you can actually find it for just €199 thanks to the launch promo). Despite the X3 Pro packs a bigger battery the POCO F3 is a way better phone due to its better AMOLED display, premium design, better chipset, 5G connectivity, and slightly better cameras. However, consider that the POCO X3 Pro is the most affordable last-generation flagship and it can let you save a lot of money while still delivering an awesome user experience.

Xiaomi POCO F3 vs Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi POCO F3

PRO

• 5G
• Better hardware
• Superior display
• Premium design

CONS

• Higher price

Xiaomi POCO X3 Pro

PRO

• Bigger battery
• IP53 dust and splash protection
• More affordable
• Gorilla Glass 6

CONS

• No 5G

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Last week was a very eventful one. No fewer than fifteen new phones were announced across the globe. However, phone launches were not only the big announcements. There were a few goodbyes too in the smartphone industry. Here’s a recap of the top stories from last week:

POCO has a new flagship killer and a mid-range killer too

POCO announced two new phones last week that marked its return to its roots of making unbeatable value-for-money smartphones. After years of waiting for a true POCO F1 successor, the new POCO F3 (actually a rebadged Redmi K40) arrived as the brand’s latest flagship killer. But it didn’t come alone. POCO also announced the POCO X3 Pro, a mid-range phone with a Snapdragon 800-series processor. Yes, the new Snapdragon 860 (the snapdragon 855+ in a new skin) is a chipset made for mid-range phones and it arrived first in this new phone. Both phones are super affordable and pack pretty interesting features. Do check out our review of the POCO X3 Pro.

Black Shark 4 Series – speed is matters

China’s Black Shark announced two new gaming smartphones last week – the Black Shark 4 and the Black Shark 4 Pro. Powered by the Snapdragon 870 and Snapdragon 888 processors respectively, these two gaming beasts pack more than just powerful chipsets. They also charge super-fast, supporting 120W fast wired charging; have incredibly fast storage (SSD on the pro model), and are stunning too.

Three new OnePlus 9 phones and a smartwatch

After months of leaks, the OnePlus 9 series finally launched last week. The OnePlus 9 and OnePlus 9 Pro bring revamped cameras, powerful chipsets, top-of-the-line displays, and fast wired and wireless charging. They also brought along a sibling called the OnePlus 9R and the OnePlus Watch.

Moto G100 and Moto G50

Motorola’s first Snapdragon 800-series powered Moto G phone launched too. The Moto G100 has a Snapdragon 870 processor inside it, six cameras in total, and some software features, one of which allows you to use the phone as a desktop computer when hooked up to a monitor and paired to a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. It didn’t come alone either. The Moto G50, a budget 5G phone, also tagged along.

Honor’s new products – a phone and tablet for China and a fitness tracker for global markets

The Honor V40 Light Luxury Edition and the Honor Pad 7 tablet were announced in China. The former has a curved 90Hz OLED display, a 5G processor, 64MP quad rear cameras, and 66W fast charging. The Honor Pad 7 is an Helio P22T-powered 10-inch device targeted at students. It comes in LTE and Wi-Fi-only variants. The Honor Band 6 also got a global launch last week, three months after it was announced in China.

HMD Global’s Chief Product Officer resigns; Xiaomi loses CFO to ByteDance

Juho Sarvikas, the Chief Product Officer of HMD Global and the face of Nokia Mobile since the brand made a comeback, announced he is leaving after 15 years of service. Xiaomi, on the other hand, has lost its CFO, Shou Zi Chew, to ByteDance, the company behind the viral app, TikTok.

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POCO Global launched the POCO F3 flagship smartphone a few days ago. The device has an aggressive starting price tag of €299. This device is a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 from China. Today, POCO has shared an official teardown video of the device revealing its internals like LiquidCool technology, vibration motor, and more.

The video begins with the removal of the POCO F3 rear panel revealing the inside of the device. Interestingly, the secondary mic, LED flashlight and 360-degree ambient light(rear) sensors are attached to a covering of the top inside portion.

Removing the cover reveals the chipset inside. Speaking of which, the chipset contains Snapdragon 870, LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1, and Wi-Fi 6 modems on it. A graphite cover is hiding the copper covering of the processor which has the triple-cameras to the left. On the top, we also see the IR blaster.

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The triple-cameras are placed separately beside and not as a single unit. To recall, the POCO F3 has a 48MP Sony IMX582 f/1.79 main camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera with a 119° FOV, and a 5MP f/2.4 telemacro camera.

Similar to the rear sensors, the front selfie shooter also seems to be fixed firmly to the frame of the phone. Moving to the top and bottom before the battery, we see another ambient light sensor, Dual-speakers, USB-C port, and the X-axis linear vibration motor.

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The battery is also fixed to the frame firmly by glue. Removing it reveals that the typical capacity is 4,520mAh battery and is made by Zhuhai CosMX Battery Co., Ltd. After this, the LiquidCool 1.0 Plus technology is exposed. A copper pipe runs between the battery, components, and the display to keep the device cool.

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Finally, the Samsung E4 AMOLED display, side-mounted fingerprint is removed from the device and in case you don’t know, the POCO F3 doesn’t have an in-display fingerprint sensor despite sporting an AMOLED display.

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Today, POCO announced the POCO F3 phone. The new device joins the growing list of flagship killers, and for POCO, this phone takes it back to its roots.

POCO F3 Design

The POCO F3 is a rebadged Redmi K40, so there is not much to say about the design. However, alongside the Night Black and Arctic White color options, it comes in a special Deep Ocean Blue colorway that the Redmi K40 isn’t available in. This color finish has three different shades of blue that make it eye-catching.

POCO F3 Specs

The POCO F3 has a 6.67-inch E4 AMOLED flat DotDisplay with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. It packs features such as MEMC, True Color, HDR10+, a 360° light sensor, and a peak brightness of 1300 nits. It also has a feature called True Display which automatically adjusts color warmth based on your environment.

As expected, there is a Snapdragon 870 processor inside which brings 5G and it is paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

The back of the phone which is covered in Gorilla Glass 5 just as the front, is home to three cameras. There is a 48MP Sony IMX582 f/1.79 main camera, an 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide angle camera with a 119° FOV, and a 5MP f/2.4 telemacro camera. The selfie camera is a 5MP sensor. POCO has packed the phone with several camera features for both stills and videos. The phone also has a dedicated microphone on the back for video recording and has a feature called audio zoom.

There is a 4520mAh battery inside the phone that POCO claims will provide up to 2 days of usage. It also supports 33W fast charging via USB-C, allowing you to charge from empty to full in just 52 minutes. The POCO F3 has Dolby Atmos Hi-res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Dual Speakers, an IR blaster, and an X-axis linear motor. It also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The POCO F3 also has Wi-Fi 6.

POCO F3 Price and Availability

The POCO F3 is priced at €349 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB version, however, there is an early bird price of €299. The 8GB RAM version with 256GB of storage is €399 but can be purchased at an early bird price of €349.

The early bird sale runs from March 27 to April 6. It will be available for purchase first on POCO’s online store as well as the stores in the image above. It will also be available later at the online stores in the image below.

POCO will also be offering one free screen replacement in the first 6 months

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The POCO F3 will launch tomorrow alongside the POCO X3 Pro. It has been reported that POCO will be rebadging the phone that launched as the Redmi K40 in China, and now leaked press renders have confirmed it.

The photo was shared on Twitter by Ishan Agarwal, the popular and reliable young leaker. It shows the POCO F3 in three color variants, one of which seems to be a special edition due to its different finish and paint job.

The phone has a display with a centered punch hole and curved corners. The camera housing is home to three rear cameras, and if you zoom in close, you can make out the text that reads ”48MP AI TRIPLE CAMERA“.

POCO will make the phone available in Black, White, and a special edition Blue that has different finishes and a large POCO logo printed across the back. According to the leaker, there is a Snapdragon 870 chipset inside it. The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

Your very first look at the POCO F3 Official Renders!

Will be launching with Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Chipset.

The design looks like the Redmi K40, as expected. What are your thoughts? #POCOF3 #POCO #PowerMeetSpeed pic.twitter.com/vvVSDbq4X9

— Ishan Agarwal (@ishanagarwal24) March 21, 2021

We are not surprised POCO is rebadging the Redmi K40 this year. Last year, its POCO F2 Pro was a rebadge of the Redmi K30 Pro and the only differences between the two were the supported network bands and RAM and storage configuration. we expect a similar situation for the POCO F3.

The POCO F3 should have a 6.67-inch FHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display. The Snapdragon 870 processor will most likely be paired with up to 8GB of RAM as we don’t expect POCO to launch a 12GB RAM version. Alongside the 48MP primary rear camera should be an 8MP ultrawide angle camera, and a 5MP macro camera. A 20MP sensor will sit in front for selfies.

Other specifications and features are a 4520mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging, NFC, IR blaster, stereo speakers, and Android 11 pre-installed.

The phone will launch alongside the POCO F3 which is scheduled to be unveiled tomorrow as seen in the invite above. The invite is reported to have been sent out by Xiaomi Vietnam and was shared on Twitter (via @chunvn888).

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A few days ago, Xiaomi’s independent POCO brand confirmed that it will be holding a launch event in India on March 22. The popularity of the POCO brand dates back to the iconic POCO F1 which not only arrived with flagship specs but also hit the ground running with affordable pricing. After that model, POCO has released a number of successors including the F2 Pro which was launched last year.

Now, there have been speculations that the tech brand may launch two smartphones at a go during the March 22 event. The POCO F3 is expected to make its debut alongside the POCO X3 Pro. POCO may have just confirmed this speculation with its latest tweet which spoke about the brand “unleashing the beasts,” with emphasis on “beasts”. You will agree that if the Chinese brand was referring to a single phone model, a singular noun would have been used.

Indian tipster Mukul Sharma hopped on POCO Global’s mentions and disclosed via two hashtags that the POCO F3 and X3 Pro are to be unveiled on that day. While we can’t be so sure about it but that is what it seems. We’ll have to wait for just a few more days before the launch date.

The launch event is expected to kick off at 08:00 PM (GMT) on March 22.

Beasts eh? #POCO #POCOF3 #POCOX3Pro https://t.co/KRNVN8d6mG

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) March 18, 2021

The POCO F3 is expected to arrive as the global variant of the Redmi K40 that was launched in China recently. The model recently received FCC certification bearing the same model number as the Redmi K40. The flagship model will sport an AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The flagship model will get its juice from the Snapdragon 870 chipset, 48MP triple rear cameras, and more. Thus, it makes a perfect combo for becoming a member of the legendary POCO F-series of devices.

On the other hand, the POCO X3 Pro is expected to feature a 120Hz FHD+ display and will be powered by an unreleased Snapdragon 860 chipset. The phone will also pack a mammoth 5,200mAh battery.

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POCO has finally taken its wraps off the secret that has been roaming on the internet. The company has set March 22 as the launch date for the global markets and it is expected to be the POCO X3 Pro and POCO F3 / POCO F3 Pro.

POCO Global, in an official tweet, said that the event is going to be the biggest launch of POCO for the year 2021. With a tagline, “When Power Meets Speed”, the launch poster says an Online launch event will happen on March 22 at 20:00 GMT+08:00.

As always you can expect the company to stream it on the official channels like Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook. Talking about the launch, the company hasn’t yet confirmed the naming of the product that is arriving on next Monday. However, reports say that it is the POCO X3 Pro.

A few days ago, tech influencer Mukul Sharma said that POCO is bringing two devices Globally and there are high chances that the second device is POCO F3/POCO F3 Pro. It is said to be a rebrand of the Redmi K40 devices from China. Last year, POCO brought the POCO F2 Pro to the Global markets on May 12.

However, OEMs have been preponing their launches in 2021, and giants like Samsung, Xiaomi, OPPO have already announced their flagships a bit early. Hence, there are chances that POCO might do the same to bid its 2021 flagship POCO F3/F3 Pro right on the lines of its competitors.

Either way, the POCO X3 Pro is almost confirmed to arrive with a #PROformance upgrade over its sibling. Reports so far say that the device will feature a 120Hz AMOLED FHD+ display panel,  yet-to-launch Snapdragon 860 chipset, and a 5,200mAh battery and retail for €269.

Besides, POCO is also launching the device in India on March 30, a week after the Global launch. Stay tuned for more official teasers in the coming days.

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Recently, we saw signs of POCO prepping the POCO X3 Pro and POCO F3 smartphones. Today, Indian tech influencer Mukul Sharma has come out with exclusive info regarding their Global launch and specs.

Mukul in a Twitter post, says that POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro Global launch could happen this month, i.e., March. Among these, the POCO X3 Pro is also set to launch in countries like India as per a recent tip by another Twitter user.

To further kindle the rumor of this launch event, POCO Global Spokesperson Angus Kai Ho Ng has already tweeted “March”. Moving on, Mukul says that POCO F3 would be a rebrand of the recently launched Redmi K40 from China.

POCO F3 Specs(Expected)

If this doesn’t ring any bells, the FCC has already certified the POCO F3 and the model number gives away that it is indeed the Redmi K40 rebrand. There are reasons why POCO could have chosen this to be the successor to the POCO F2 Pro. Xiaomi has priced the Redmi K40 aggressively at 1,999 yuan($310) in China.

And for that price, it packs in a 120Hz AMOLED display, Snapdragon 870 flagship chipset, 48MP triple rear cameras, and more. Thus, it makes a perfect combo for becoming a member of the legendary POCO F-series of devices.

POCO X3 Pro Specs(Expected)

Coming back, Mukul also sheds light on the specs of the mysterious POCO X3 Pro smartphone. He says that the device will feature a 120Hz FHD+ display, 5,200mAh battery, Snapdragon 860 chipset.

This is a yet-to-be-released chipset from Qualcomm and rumors say that it could be a boosted version of Snapdragon 855+. Also, the type of the display panel is expected to be an IPS LCD but let’s wait for the official info on that.

POCO garnered a fair bit of attention with the POCO F1 back in 2018. It was the cheapest flagship smartphone with a Snapdragon 845 chipset at that time. After that, the company has launched only a flagship POCO F2 Pro Globally and has been bringing a lot of mid-range and budget devices.

Let’s hope POCO surprises us in 2021 by bringing back the affordable flagship killer hype again.

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On Feb. 25, Redmi announced the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro smartphones in China. The model number of the Redmi K40 is M2012K11AC. The model number of its global version is M2012K11AG and its Indian variant has an M2012K11AI model number. A fresh finding reveals that the global edition of the Redmi K40 will arrive in the market with the POCO F3 moniker. The device has now received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S.

Before getting spotted at FCC, the M2012K11AG was seen at certification sites like Indonesia Telecom, Indonesia’s TKDN, Singapore’s IMDA, Europe’s EEC, and TUV Rheinland. Interestingly, the EEC and TUV listings revealed that the M2012K11AG will debut as a POCO branded device. This gave birth to rumors that it could be called POCO F3 in the global markets.

The IMEI database listing of the M2012K11AG shows that the M2012K11AG will indeed launch as the POCO F3. The FCC certification has only revealed only a few pieces of information about the handset. The listing reveals that the device supports 5G, dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, and MIUI 12. Now that the POCO F3 has received FCC certification, it may go official later this month or in April. The IMEI listing suggests that the device could be heading to India soon.

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Redmi K40 specifications

The Redmi K40 has a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen that produces a Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 870 mobile platform fuels the device with up to 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. The phone ships with up to 256 GB of native storage. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The K40 has a front camera of 20-megapixel and its rear shell has a triple camera system that comprises of a 48-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel superwide lens, and a 5-megapixel macro shooter. It has a 4,520mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It carries a starting price of 1,999 Yuan (~$309) in China.

(via)

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Yesterday, Redmi held a launch event in China to announce the Redmi K40 series. The Snapdragon 870 powered Redmi K40 phone with M2012K11AC was announce with an enticing starting price tag of 1,999 Yuan (~$309). A variant of the same device with model number M2012K11AG was approved as a POCO phone back in December 2020. Hence, the Redmi K40 speculated to get rebranded as a POCO phone in some markets. The M2012K11AG has bagged multiple certifications in recent weeks. Now, it has appeared in the database of Indonesia Telecom database.

The Indonesia Telecom listing of the M2012K11AG has no information on its specs. Previously, the handset has been spotted at certification platforms like Singapore’s IMDA, Indonesia and TKDN.

So yes, the POCO F2/F3 (Redmi K40 global variant) is indeed launching soon in Asian markets, receives the Indonesian Telecom certification.
Feel free to retweet.#POCO #RedmiK40 #POCOF2 #POCOF3 pic.twitter.com/aPwqnCJWn8

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) February 26, 2021

The M2012K11AG was also seen as a POCO device at the TUV Rheinland certification. The Indian variant of the device with M2012K11AI model number received BIS approval earlier this month. It is likely that the Redmi K40 may get rebranded as an F-series flagship phone by the POCO brand. It remains to be seen whether the device arrives as the POCO F2 or POCO F3.

Redmi K40 specifications

The Xiaomi Redmi K40 5G has a 6.67-inch AMOLED FHD+ punch-hole screen with a 120Hz refresh rate support. The Snapdragon 870 SoC fuels the device with up to 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It has a 4,520mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging.

The Redmi K40 has a front camera of 20-megapixel. Its rear camera setup has a 48-megapixel primary camera, 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 5-megapixel telephoto macro camera. It has a side-facing fingerprint sensor.

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