As an Android user, your overall software support user experience is not only determined by the amount of major Android OS updates, but also determined by the frequency of security updates.

As one of the world’s Top 3 leading smartphone brands, Xiaomi knows this fact as well, thus the smartphone manufacturer has started rolling out the May 2022 Android Security Patch to the global variants of their Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco smartphones.

Currently, several users have reported that their devices have received the May 2022 Security Update that was pushed OTA to their devices. We have compiled a list of the (global) Xiaomi devices that have received the security update so far, and it is as follows:

1. Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
2. Poco X3 GT
3. Poco M3
4. Redmi Note 11
5. Redmi Note 11 NFC
6. Redmi Note 11 Pro 4G
7. Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G / Poco X4 Pro 5G

If you are the owner of any of these aforementioned Xiaomi devices above, you are highly recommended to download the May Android security update as soon as possible, as to safe keep yourself from the cyberattacks on the internet and to prevent your vulnerable data from leaking out to the greater Internet.

The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra was released last year as Xiaomi’s first-ever camera flagship that rivals the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra and even the iPhone 12 Pro Max. Marching into June 2022, the device’s specs and camera performance still rival the flagships of even today. If you are interested in picking one up for yourself, the device is currently on Giztop with a limited time US$ 100 discount.

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Xiaomi is currently on a roll with updating its budget offerings after having rolled out the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update for most of its flagship models. Yesterday, the wallet-friendly Redmi 9T became one of the first devices to begin testing for its second Android version upgrade, signaling a change in the company’s update strategy. And now, it’s been found that the POCO M3 has begun Android 12 internal testing as well.

The POCO M3 first arrived with Android 10 based on MIUI 12, making Android 12 the second upgrade for it. Xiaomi doesn’t typically grant more than a single Android version bump for its offerings, favoring MIUI updates instead, so it could be possible that the company has now upped the maximum Android updates to two.

The build number of the POCO M3 Android 12 update released internally is 22.4.2 (via Xiaomiui). It isn’t clear if the build will be labeled with MIUI 13 when it hits the stable branch but it’s highly likely.

As for when the leaked build will be rolled out officially for the POCO M3, there’s no indication as of yet. Xiaomiui expects it to be seeded after 3-4 months, which definitely isn’t the speediest we’ve seen, but considering the device was never meant to receive a second Android update in the first place, we aren’t complaining.

MIUI 13 isn’t a major update by any means and its list of new features seems to vary based on the price of the device you own, for some reason. Devices like the Xiaomi Mi 11X have seen multiple changes with the update while others like Redmi Note 10 Pro are left with barely any new stuff over MIUI 12.5.

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The POCO M3 was launched with MIUI 12 based on Android 10 in India back in February 2021. But it was only recently that other variants of the device began receiving Android 11-based MIUI 12.5, although the Indian variant has still been left out. And as the variant still awaits stable MIUI 12.5, MIUI 12.5 Enhanced stable beta has already begun rolling out to some users.

The update carrying version 12.5.1.0.RJFINXM weighs 2.6GB and brings a number of performance-oriented improvements such as focused algorithms, liquid storage, atomized memory, swift performance, and smart balance. These have been outlined in the official changelog given below.

POCO M3 India MIUI 12.5 Enhanced official changelog:

• Swift performance: More life between the charges.
• Focused algorithms: Our new algorithms will dynamically allocate system resources based on specific scenes, ensuring a smooth experience on all models.
• Atomised memory: Ultra-fine memory management mechanism will make RAM usage more efficient.
• Liquid storage: New sensitive storage mechanisms will keep your system vibrant and responsive as time goes by.
• Smart balance: Core system improvements allow your device to make the best of the flagship hardware specs.
• System: Stable MIUI based on Android 11

The changelog also mentions Android 11, meaning it’s the first time the Android version has hit Indian users, which is a major mess-up on part of Xiaomi/POCO considering it’s now the era of Android 12.

Moreover, considering that the update is still in its stable beta stages, it may take a while before it is rolled out widely. Stable beta builds, after all, are a prelude to stable builds and are rolled out to select users to ensure that it is free from bugs.

Still, there is a way you can receive such builds sooner than everyone else. Simply head over to Settings > System update > Update settings and tap on Receive updates sooner.

A manual update can also be tried by downloading the build through this link.

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UPDATE:

Here’s the official statement from POCO regarding this matter.

“At POCO India, customer safety is of utmost importance and we take such matters extremely seriously. 

At this stage, our team contacted the concerned customer as soon as the issue was notified and is awaiting his visit to the nearest service center. We are committed to examine the issue in detail, and extend all our support to the customer and resolve this on priority.

All our devices go through various levels of stringent quality tests to ensure that the quality of the device is not compromised at any level.”

[Original Story] Smartphones exploding or catching fire have been in the news throughout the year. Be it the case of a vivo phone catching fire while shipping or the OnePlus Nord 2 blasting in the pocket of someone’s trousers.

A similar incident occurred in India on November 27 when a POCO M3 caught on fire (via 91Mobiles) and exploded. The incident was shared on Twitter by the alleged victim’s brother Mahesh (@Mahesh08716488). In the now-deleted tweet, the user does not mention any details of the incident or what made the phone catch fire. POCO acknowledged the issue and replied to the tweet, saying that customers’ safety is very important and that it takes such matters seriously.

Mahesh shared an image of a burned POCO M3, which shows severe damage to the phone with the middle and bottom parts of the phone’s rear completely incenerated. No information has been provided of anyone being hurt or injured due to this incident.

This is not the first time a POCO phone has gone up in flames in India this year, as a similar incident happened in September involving a POCO X3. These frequent incidents paint a bad picture of the China-based Brand, putting into question the quality and safety testing standards of these devices supplied to the subcontinent.

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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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Earlier this week, news broke out that Xiaomi had reportedly halted the production of the Redmi Note 10 in Indonesia. The reason stated was ‘semiconductor shortage’. Due to this very same cause, the company has been increasing the price of the handset in India since its launch. Today, the Redmi Note 10 has received yet another price hike in the country alongside the POCO M3.

The Redmi Note 10 is getting expensive in India every other week.  Just at the beginning of this month, the phone’s price was increased for the fourth time. The handset’s price has been now incremented the fifth time already.

The latest ₹500 price hike is only applicable to the base 4GB + 64GB variant. This version of the device now costs ₹13,999. For those unaware, the same storage configuration debuted at only ₹11,999 in March. In other words, its price has been increased by ₹2000 since its release. Whereas, the 6GB + 128GB continues to sell at ₹15,499, which happens to be ₹1,500 more than its launch price.

On the other hand, the POCO M3 received its second hike in India at the end of July. A new 4GB + 64GB variant was also introduced at that time. Now, the third price hike for the phone increases the price of this new version as well as the mid variant by ₹500.

This means the POCO M3 in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 64GB now retail for ₹10,999 and ₹11,999 instead of ₹10,499 and ₹11,499.

The Redmi Note 10 and the POCO M3 were released as the best value for money smartphones in their segment in India. But unfortunately, due to the recent price hikes, these devices can no longer be called that.

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POCO M3 was first unveiled at the end of November 2020. However, the smartphone made its way to India only in February 2021. Five months later, the handset now receives its first price hike in the region instead of getting a price drop though it has become older. The device also gets a new memory variant.

The POCO M3 now comes in three storage configurations in India – 4GB + 64GB, 6GB + 64GB, and 6GB + 128GB. The newly introduced 4GB + 64GB version is priced at ₹10,499. Whereas, the older two variants debuted at ₹10,999 and ₹12,499 respectively.

Six months later, the Xiaomi brand has increased the price of the older variants. The mid and the top version of the device gets a ₹500 price hike. Hence, the phone now retails for the following price tags in the country.

The POCO M3 has received positive reception in India ever since it was released in the region. The brand sold over 1,50,000 units in the first sale, followed by 2,50,000 units in less than 10 days. The handset crossed half a million units in sales a month after its launch and over 7,50,000 units after four months since release.

We will have to wait and see whether the increase in price will affect the sales of POCO M3 in India.

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The POCO M3 launched in India in February. The first-ever sale for the device clocked over 150K+ units in sales. That could be mostly because Indians had been waiting for this handset for over two months since its debut in global markets. Just a month after the launch in India, the phone crossed 500K+ units in sales. Now, almost three months from that, POCO has achieved yet another milestone with the POCO M3.

According to a tweet by the official POCO India Twitter account, the brand has managed to sell over 750K+ units of POCO M3 in the country. So it took the brand around three months to sell the next 250K+ units from the last milestone of 500K+ units.

The decrease in unit sales can be attributed to the launch of other smartphones in the segment, like the Redmi Note 10. Anyway, the handset could hit 1 million units in sales in the coming months like the POCO M2 and the POCO C3 respectively.

The unit sales figure could have been even higher for all these three budget POCO smartphones if they had been selling via offline stores. For those unaware, all POCO phones in India are sold exclusively on Flipkart. The brand is yet to make its offline debut.

The newest POCO device in India is the POCO M3 Pro 5G. The Early Bird sale for it is scheduled for June 14 at 12 PM. Last but not least, the brand is expected to debut products like POCO F3 GT, POCO X3 GT, and POCO Pop Buds as soon as next month.

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Last year, POCO India brought many budget devices to India, sold them well, and continued it with the POCO M3 recently. After sharing the device’s initial sales data, the company is back with more details.

In a tweet, POCO India has confirmed that the POCO M3 has sold over 500,000 units in India. The company also said that the device achieved this in just 45 days from the first sale. Earlier, the first sale had clocked around 150,000+ units which is a substantial number considering the device is limited exclusively to Flipkart.

POCO India became the third-largest online smartphone brand in the country towards the end of last year. Thanks to devices like the POCO C3, POCO M2, POCO X3, the company has managed to outsell the expectations every time.

Going forward, with the resurrection of the flagship killer in the form of POCO X3 Pro, it can very well break all the previous sale records in the near future. The company has a new ‘Made of Mad’ mascot to take on the rivals and is probably looking to expand its portfolio further.

5⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣0⃣+ #POCOM3 sold = 4⃣5⃣ days
1⃣1⃣1⃣1⃣1⃣+ phones = 1⃣ day
~4⃣6⃣3⃣ phones = 1⃣ hour
~8⃣ phones = 1⃣ minute

Another 8⃣ #POCO members have been added already to the fam by the time you read the tweet.

Thanks for the amazing response! pic.twitter.com/1EqSREk4Pt

— POCO – Madder By the Minute (@IndiaPOCO) March 26, 2021

POCO M3 is a budget smartphone retailing at a starting price of ₹10,999 in the country. Before launching in India, the device appeared first in global markets with a launch price of $129.

For the price, the device offers a refreshing design with a leather-like finish on the back, 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 662 chipset, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging, triple-cameras with 48MP f/1.79 main lens, and more.

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AliExpress is giving a fantastic deal on POCO M3 Global Version. The smartphone which usually retails at $170 is now available at a discounted price of $133 only.

POCO M3, Global version comes with a 6.53 inch Dot Drop display and Snapdragon 662 Octa-Core processor. The smartphone which comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM is fueled by a massive 6000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. With a triple AI Camera setup, POCO M3 boasts a 48MP main camera and 2MP + 2MP secondary cams. For more information on the smartphone, check out this article from Gizmochina. 

Poco M3 Global version usually retails for $170. But as a limited period offer, AliExpress is giving out this smartphone for $133 only. Please note that the above price is applicable on 4GB + 64GB, Yellow color variant, ordered from the China warehouse. Other discounts are available on different color and memory variants and orders made from the China and EU warehouses. With an additional new user coupon and free shipment, this super deal on Poco M3 is simply too good to ignore.

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A few days ago, Realme launched the new Narzo 30 series: a lineup targeted to young people with great specifications offered at an affordable price. The lowest-end variant of the series is the Realme Narzo 30A providing entry-level specifications but great performance. POCO is actually one of the best Realme’s rivals in the low-end segment: the Xiaomi subsidiary recently released the POCO M3 in the global market. While waiting for the Narzo 30A to exit the Indian market under another moniker (even though it was never confirmed), we think it is time to compare it with the POCO M3 in order to establish which one is the king of entry-level phones.

Realme Narzo 30A vs Xiaomi Poco M3

Design

Unfortunately, you can not expect a great design from devices in the low-end segment. Despite that, the Realme Narzo 30A and the POCO M3 have a pretty nice build quality and original aesthetics. I like the Realme Narzo 30A with its “laser” color variants composed of two pieces: a straight one on the upper part of the rear cover and a pattern on the lower part. Both the phones are made of plastic and they do not provide certification against water and dust. Fortunately, each of these devices is equipped with a fingerprint reader: it is placed on the side of the POCO M3 and on the rear of the Realme Narzo 30A.

Display

The displays on the Realme Narzo 30A and the POCO M3 are nothing special. Both come with a below-average HD+ resolution and IPS technology. The color reproduction is not very realistic and the definition is all but high, especially if we consider that these phones come with 6.5-inch displays. The Realme Narzo 30A is actually better because it sports a higher brightness (470 nits of typical brightness and 570 nits of peak brightness), but the differences are marginal. The phones have a waterdrop notch for the selfie camera.

Specs & Software

The POCO M3 is equipped with a Snapdragon 662 chipset, while the Realme Narzo 30A is powered by the Helio G85. While the Helio G85 is slightly more powerful than the Snapdragon 662 on benchmarks, the POCO M3 actually provides better memory configurations and faster internal storage, that is why it wins the hardware comparison. The RAM goes up to 6 GB in the most expensive configuration, and you get either UFS 2.1 or UFS 2.2 storage. The Realme Narzo 30A has just 4 GB of RAM in the best configuration paired with eMMC native storage. Both the phones run Android 10 as the operating system out of the box.

Camera

The POCO M3 has a superior camera department to the Realme Narzo 30A. With the POCO M3, you get a 48 MP main camera, a 2 MP macro camera and a 2 MP depth sensor. The Realme Narzo 30A has an inferior 13 MP main camera and just one 2 MP depth sensor. There is no challenge: the POCO M3 is able to provide a better photo quality with a higher level of detail, as well as better macro shots.

• Read More: Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G launched as India’s most affordable 5G phone, Narzo 30A tags along

Battery

Both Realme Narzo 30A and POCO M3 are equipped with a 6000 mAh battery. Their 6000 mAh batteries are the strongest point of these devices as they allow them to reach three days of battery life even with pretty intensive usage. Further, the phones support 18W fast charging and even reverse charging (only through the USB cable). These are real battery phones among the best in the whole market.

Price

The starting price of the Realme Narzo 30A in the Indian market is Rs. 9,799 / $134, while POCO M3 starts from Rs. 11,970 / $164. With the Realme Narzo 30A, you can save money, but the POCO M3 is actually a better phone thanks to its better memory configurations (more RAM and UFS internal storage) and higher-end cameras (48 MP sensor and a pair of 2 MP additional ones). The POCO M3 wins the comparison, while you should go for the Realme Narzo 30A only if you want to pay the lowest amount of money possible for your new phone (you would still get a similar experience if we exclude the camera).

Realme Narzo 30A vs Xiaomi Poco M3: PRO and CONS

Realme Narzo 30A

PRO

• Slightly more compact
• Powerful chipset
• Interesting design

CONS

• Limited availability

Xiaomi POCO M3

PRO

• Slightly wider display
• Better rear camera
• UFS storage
• Stereo speakers
• IR blaster
• Worldwide availability

CONS

• Nothing particular

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The POCO M3 was recently announced in India. It has been selling like hotcakes since it went on sale and as of yesterday, over 250,000 units have been sold in the country in just under 10 days. Now, the phone has made its way to Nigeria and it remains to be seen if it can replicate its success here.

POCO doesn’t have an official presence in Nigeria, so just like Redmi, its phones will be sold under its parent company, Xiaomi. There wasn’t a proper launch for the POCO M3 but interested buyers can purchase the phone right now on Xiaomi’s official store on Jumia Nigeria.

The POCO M3 is available in two configurations – 4GB RAM + 64GB and 4GB RAM + 128GB for ₦ 64,999 and ₦ 69,999 respectively. Unfortunately, the popular POCO Yellow colorway isn’t available so you can only pick it up in  Power Black and Cool Blue.

The POCO M3 is a mid-range phone with a 6.53-inch FHD+ display and the screen has a waterdrop notch that is home to an 8MP camera. There is a Snapdragon 662 processor under the hood and it is paired with up to 6GB of RAM in some markets. The 64GB version uses UFS 2.1 storage while the 128GB version uses UFS 2.2 storage. There is a dedicated MicroSD card slot for storage expansion.

POCO ships the phone with three rear cameras – a 48MP primary camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. The phone also has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, an infrared port, an audio jack, and a USB Type-C port. Under the polycarbonate body is a massive 6000mAh battery capacity with support for 18W fast charging. It also supports reverse wired charging. The phone runs MIUI 12 based on Android 10 out of the box.

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POCO India is a bit unique from the Global division. Recently, the company announced a new ‘Made Of Mad’ mascot. Also, it has not only brought more budget-smartphones to India but has managed to sell out more units in a short span of time. The latest to join the list is POCO M3 with its sale numbers on Flipkart.

POCO in a press note said that it has already sold over 250,000 units of POCO M3 in under two weeks(10 days to be precise) of online sales in India. If you recall, the company announced the budget smartphone in the country on Feb. 2. However, it went on sale for the first time only a week later.

This also comes after the company’s official announcement about selling 150,000+ units on the First sale that happened on Feb. 9. POCO also says that it has raked over 30 lakh POCO Fans and customer response on Flipkart.

In case you don’t know, POCO has been selling its devices(incl. POCO M3) online exclusively via the e-commerce platform Flipkart. Considering this a single channel, we can only imagine the numbers going up if it were more.

POCO M3 launched with specs like 6.53-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 662 chipset, 6,000mAh battery, and Leather-finish rear panel starts at ₹10,999($151.87). Although the price compared to the other regions is a bit steep, it’s definitely a good value compared to rivals in India.

That said, if you are someone who failed to grab yourself a POCO M3 fear not as the next sale is Tomorrow i.e., February 23 at 12 PM IST(UTC+ 05:30). It comes in Yellow, Cool Blue, and Power Black color variants and has 6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage options.

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HMD Global is a big player in the smartphone market but it is often underrated. If you want a phone with stock Android and long-term updates, even in the entry-level segment, you have to choose a Nokia phone. This is the biggest advantage of Nokia devices, but not the only one. The Nokia 5.4 recently debuted in the Indian market with a very attractive price tag and pretty nice specifications. Here, we compared it to one of the best devices in the same price segment and the best which features the same chipset as the Nokia 5.4: we are talking about the best-buy POCO M3 by Xiaomi.

Nokia 5.4 vs Xiaomi POCO M3

Design

You should not go for so affordable devices if you want a premium design, but the Nokia 5.4 remains a pretty elegant phone. Despite being an entry-level handset, it has a punch-hole display with narrow bezels and a lightweight body. It is more compact and even thinner than the POCO M3, as well as more raffinate. The POCO M3 is definitely uglier with its big camera module and its waterdrop notch making it look like an older phone. While the POCO M3 has a side-mounted fingerprint reader, the Nokia 5.4 has a rear-mounted scanner.

Display

If we look at the quality of the displays, there is no much difference between Nokia 5.4 and Xiaomi POCO M3. Both feature an IPS panel with an HD+ resolution (720 x 1560 pixels), as well as a 400 nit typical brightness. The level of detail is more or less the same, as well as the color reproduction. What changes is the display diagonal: you get 6.39 inches with the Nokia 5.4 and a wider 6.53-inch panel with the Xiaomi POCO M3. This is what makes the Xiaomi POCO M3 more comfortable for power users, but the HD+ resolution may disappoint them.

Specs & Software

Nokia 5.4 and Xiaomi Poco M3 are powered by the same chipset: the Snapdragon 662 by Qualcomm. But with the Xiaomi POCO M3, you actually get better memory configurations. The 128 GB variants of the Xiaomi POCO M3 come with UFS 2.2 native storage and up to 6 GB of RAM, while Nokia 5.4 stops at 4 GB of RAM and it does not have so fast internal storage. On the other hand, the Nokia 5.4 is more interesting in terms of software: it has a stock Android version that will most likely get faster and more constant updates from the manufacturer.

Camera

On the paper, the Nokia 5.4 has a better camera setup. It is almost the same as the POCO M3, with a single difference: the Nokia 5.4 has a 5 MP ultrawide sensor, while its rival does not. Further, the Nokia 5.4 has a better 16 MP selfie camera allowing for better selfies, while its opponent has just 8 MP on the front side. After looking at the specs on the paper, there seems to be no doubt about the fact that Nokia 5.4 is a better camera phone, but only if you mind about ultrawide photos and selfies.

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Battery

Xiaomi POCO M3 has a much bigger battery than Nokia 5.4: its capacity is a whopping 6000 mAh. And given that Xiaomi POCO M3 has a similar specs sheet to the Nokia 5.4 with the same chipset and almost the same display specifications, its battery life is longer in every scenario. That is not all: the POCO M3 features 18W fast charging and reverse charging, while Nokia 5.4 does not have any of these features. Its battery is smaller and it has standard charging.

Price

Nokia 5.4 carries a starting price of Rs. 13,999 / $193 in India (we are talking about the base variant with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage), while the base configuration of the Xiaomi Poco M3 costs Rs. 10,999 / $151. The Nokia 5.4 is a better phone except for the battery, but the Xiaomi POCO M3 carries a more affordable price. It is not an easy choice giving the long battery life and fast charging offered by the POCO M3, but given that it lets us save money, we would go for it.

Nokia 5.4 vs Xiaomi POCO M3: PRO and CONS

Nokia 5.4

PRO

• Stock Android
• Quick and constant updates
• Ultrawide camera
• Compact

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi POCO M3

PRO

• Bigger battery
• Wider display
• Stereo speakers
• Reverse charging
• Fast charging

CONS

• Inferior cameras

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Last week, POCO finally announced the POCO M3 for India. Unlike the global variant, the Indian model comes with 6GB RAM as standard just like its predecessor POCO M2. The handset went on sale for the first time yesterday (February 9). Today, the brand has revealed a milestone achieved by it with the said sale.

Earlier today, POCO announced on its social media handles that it sold over 1,50,000 units of POCO M3. That’s not all, Anuj Sharma, the Country Director of POCO India revealed that it was the brand’s biggest-ever sale since it became independent last year.

Also, it is worth noting that POCO sold these many units via a single channel – Flipkart. If the brand had its presence on multiple channels, this figure could have been even more.

Additionally, the sales number also suggests how attractive the POCO M3 is to the public. It is not surprising as this device features a unique design though the specs are not so unique except for the FHD+ display.

Also, it is priced aggressively just like the POCO M2. The smartphone retails for ₹10,999 and ₹11,999 for 6GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB storage variants respectively.

That said, if you are in India and are interested in buying it, then you can try your luck on the second sale scheduled for February 16 (next Tuesday).

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Last year in September, POCO India launched the POCO M2 smartphone. Today, the company held an online unveiling event in India to announce the POCO M3 smartphone, which was previously announced for the global markets in November. The POCO M3 midrange brings features a tall aspect ratio screen, a Snapdragon 662 chipset, a 6,000mAh battery, and 48-megapixel triple cameras with a starting price of Rs 9,999.

POCO M3 specifications and features

Place on the front of the POCO M3 (Review) is an IPS LCD panel of 6.53 inches. The 60Hz display offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.  It comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It boots to MIUI 12 for POCO, which is based on Android 10 OS. The handset comes with support for Widevine L1 for playback of streaming content from OTT platforms. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. For security, the POCO M3 features face unlock and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

The waterdrop notch available on the display has an 8-megapixel selfie camera. The unique large-sized rectangle-shaped camera housing on the backside of the phone has a 48-megapixel main camera with f/1.79 aperture and a pair of f/2.4 aperture 2-megapixel sensor for depth effects and macro shots. The POCO M3 supports photography features like AI beautify, AI scene detection, night mode, portrait mode, panorama, time-lapse, 120fps slow-motion video recording, and 1080p video shooting at 30fps.

The POCO M3 has Snapdragon 662 chipset under its hood along with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 / 2.2 storage options. There is a microSD card slot for additional storage. The phone comes with 18W fast charging support for its 6,000mAh battery. It also supports reverse charging.

The POCO M3 comes with other features such as dual stereo speakers, an IR blaster, dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The handset measures 162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6mm and it weighs 198 grams.

POCO M3 price in India

Here are pricing and color variants of the POCO M3:

• 6 GB RAM + 64 GB storage – Rs 10,999 (~$150)
• 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage – Rs 11,999 (~$164)
• Color variants: POCO Yellow, Cool Blue, and Power Black

The POCO M3 will go on sale starting from Feb. 9 at 12PM (local time) in India through Flipkart. Buyers with ICIC Bank cards can avail flat discount of Rs 1,000 on the device.

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When the first work day of next week arrives, we will officially be in February. The year is flying by pretty fast because it feels like the 1st of January was just 2 weeks ago. Nevertheless, we still have 11 months to go this year, which means there are several products that are yet to launch, some of which will be arriving next week.

Itel A47

Transsion is the biggest phone company in Africa but it also sells phones under its Infinix, Itel, and Tecno brands in Asia. On Monday, the 1st of February, it will launch the Itel A47 in India. This is an entry-level phone with modest specs and Android Go, so it should be great for those on a very slim budget or those who are grabbing their first smartphone.

POCO M3 heading to India

The POCO M3 was announced in Europe last November and became popular instantly thanks to its design, specifications, and low price tag. Now, two months after, POCO has announced it will launch it in India on February 2. We expect the phone to sell out pretty fast when it goes on sale.

Samsung Galaxy M02

On the same day that POCO takes the wrap off the POCO M3 in India, Samsung will announce the Galaxy M02 too. The phone which has been reported will be priced under $100 is expected to have a 6.5-inch screen, a Snapdragon 450 processor, and a 5000mAh battery.

Realme X7 series

Realme will announce the Realme X7 and Realme X7 Pro on the 4th of February, also in India, Both phones have 5G support and are powered by the Dimensity 800U and Dimensity 1000+ respectively. They also have AMOLED screens and support for 65W fast charging.

All of the new week’s product launches are happening in India but there is a chance we may see other products get announced in other regions during the week.

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A couple of days back, POCO confirmed to launch the POCO M3 in India on February 2. Since this smartphone has been official for months, we know everything about it. In fact, we even reviewed it soon after its debut in late November. Hence, the only thing that is a mystery is the handset’s price in India. But it turns out, we were not aware of one more thing.

For those unaware, the POCO M3 comes with 4GB RAM but can be bought in either a 64GB or 128GB version. However, in India, the device will be also available in a 6GB RAM variant, as per the official retailer partner Flipkart.

Anyway, it is not surprising to see a special variant for India. Because POCO was born in this country and the brand has already released multiple exclusive devices and variants so far.

For instance, POCO X2, POCO M2, POCO M2 Pro, and POCO C3 are only available in India. Also, the POCO X3 for the region comes with a larger 6,000mAh battery, compared to a 5,160mAh battery present inside POCO X3 NFC.

Further, the brand promoted POCO M2, the predecessor to the POCO M3 as the most-affordable 6GB RAM smartphone in India. Hence, it makes sense for the successor to retain this feature.  But we cannot tell for sure if the new model will be priced similarly to the older one.

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The POCO M3 is the brand’s latest smartphone. This device initially debuted in Europe in late November. In the past few days, the handset has been making its way to multiple markets. Now, finally, the company has revealed the launch date for India.

India is Xiaomi’s largest market outside its home country China. The POCO brand was born in India and therefore, this region got some exclusive smartphones like the POCO X2, POCO M2, POCO M2 Pro, and POCO C3.

However, the last two globally available handsets, namely POCO X3 NFC and POCO M3 made their debut first in Europe. Anyway, the former was soon unveiled in India in the same month. However, the POCO M3 will be launched in India only on February 2, which happens to be more than two months after it went official.

Nevertheless, the POCO M3 is at least coming to India, unlike the POCO F2 Pro. That said, as far as the price is concerned, we can expect the company to sell it for the same price as the POCO M2, i.e. ₹10,999 for the base variant.

The highlights of POCO M3 include a unique bold design with a leather-like finish, yellow color, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, UFS 2.1/UFS 2.2 storage, stereo speakers, a 48MP primary camera, an FHD+ display, and a 6,000mAh battery. In other words, this device can be described as a better Redmi Note 9 4G, which is known as Redmi 9 Power and Redmi 9T in global markets.

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POCO Indonesia has finally launched the budget M3 smartphone in the country. This device has already debuted in Europe back in November. Starting at Rp.1,799,000 in Indonesia, it features Snapdragon 662 chipset, 48MP Triple-camera, and more.

POCO M3 Indonesia – Price, Availability

POCO M3 will be available in two storage variants in Indonesia- 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and 6GB RAM and 128GB storage options. You can take a look at the official pricing below:

• POCO M3(4GB + 64GB)- Rp.1,899,000($136)
• POCO M3(6GB + 128GB)- Rp.2,299,000($164)

However, POCO has an introductory Online offer for both the variants. Accordingly, 4GB RAM will be available for Rp.1,799,000($129) and 6GB variant for Rp.2,199,000($157). The first sale of the POCO M3 will be on January 26 at 10:00 WIB(UTC+07:00).

As for availability, POCO says that users can purchase the device online via mi.com(Indonesia), LazadaLazadaLazada, Akulaku, and Mi Authorized stores across the country. The device will also be available on erafone and other Mi Authorized retail shops soon.

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POCO M3 Specifications

POCO has retained the same build and color of the POCO M3. That is, it sports a faux leather finish on the back and comes in POCO Yellow, Cool Blue, and Power Black color options. The larger all-black housing that hosts the rectangular triple-camera layout has a POCO logo beside it.

It features the 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD display with Dot-drop notch, 2340x1080p resolution, 395 PPI, 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display also covers 70% NTSC color gamut, has 1500:1 contrast ratio, TUV Rheinland certification for Low-Blue light emission, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Under the hood, Snapdragon 662 SoC powers the device paired with LPDDR4x 4/6GB RAM, 64GB(UFS 2.1), and 128GB(UFS 2.2) storage. You also get a microSD card slot to expand the storage up to 512GB. For Cameras, we have the same 48MP f/1.79 main lens, two 2MP macro and depth sensors.

Other features include an 8MP f/2.0 front camera, a 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging(22.5W charger in-box), Type-C, 3.5mm audio jack, dual-Speakers, dual-SIM 4G, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0, FM Radio, GPS, and MIUI 12 based on Android 10.

UP NEXT: POCO M3 India launch event could be held in February

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The POCO M3 went official in the European markets in November. Tomorrow, the handset will be landing in Asian markets like Taiwan and Indonesia. A tweet by popular tipster Mukul Sharma suggests that the handset could be landing in India in February.

As it can be seen in the tweet, the tipster has not mentioned the exact launch date of the POCO M3, but only revealed that it will land in India in February. If the phone is really set to launch in India in the coming month, the company may start teasing its arrival by the end of January.

M3…..
DD/02/YYYY

— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) January 19, 2021

The model number of the Indian variant of the POCO M3 is M2010J19CI. It has been spotted at various places like the Bluetooth SIG, Google Play supported device list, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), and TUV Rheinland certification in the recent past. Hence, it appears that the POCO M3’s India launch could be drawing near.

Editor’s Pick: POCO M3 Review: The Phone to beat in the Budget segment

The POCO M3 was introduced with a price tag of $129 (~Rs 9,430) for the 4 GB RAM + 64 GB UFS 2.1 storage model and its 6 GB RAM + 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage variant was priced at $149 (~Rs 10,890). There is a possibility that the POCO M3 may start at Rs 9,999 in India.

POCO M3 specifications

The POCO M3 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD screen with Full HD+ resolution support. It runs on MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. The Snapdragon 662 mobile platform powers the device with LPPDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1/2.2 storage. It has a front camera of 8-megapixel and it has a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system. The 6,000mAh battery of the POCO M3 supports 18W fast charging.

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POCO, which started off as a sub-brand of Xiaomi, has today confirmed that the company will be hosting a launch event on 21st January which will be broadcast online. At the event, the company will officially launch the POCO M3 smartphone.

This is the same launch date for the POCO M3 smartphone in Indonesia. For those who are unaware, the smartphone was first launched in November last year as the successor to the POCO M2 and carries a starting price of $129.

The phone features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD waterdrop display and offers Full HD+ screen resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The phone also comes certified with TUV Rheinland’s Low Blue Light Certification.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, which is clocked at 2.0GHz. It comes packed with 4GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. We expect the phone to have multiple variants based on memory configuration in Taiwan.

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Coming to the camera department, the device has a triple-camera setup on the back that consists of a 48MP f/1.79 primary camera. It is coupled with a 2MP macro camera and another 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there’s an 8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter.

As for the software, the device comes with an Android 10 pre-installed along with the company’s own MIUI 12 custom user interface on top of it. The phone is powered by a massive 6,000mAh battery and supports 18W charging.

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Xiaomi launched the Redmi Note9 4G in China back in November. However, POCO was the first to launch this as the POCO M3 in Europe a couple of days earlier. Although the specs are similar we have differences in design and Cameras. A tweaked version of the Redmi Note9 4G has also landed in India as the Redmi 9 Power. Now, POCO has finally revealed that POCO M3 will make it to Indonesia.

POCO Indonesia, via a Tweet, confirms that POCO M3 will launch in Indonesia on January 21. The company is marketing it as an entry-level killer smartphone in the country. The launch event is scheduled to happen at 19:30 WIB(Western Indonesian Time – UTC+7). A poster image shared in the tweet shows the device in Yellow Color in the Faux Leather Finish on rear.

Recently, some leaked videos said that the POCO M3 could be rebranded as Redmi 9T in some markets. However, the latter is just a rebrand of Redmi 9 Power as its images showed quad-cameras and not Triple-cameras like POCO M3 above. Anyway, it’s refreshing that POCO is expanding the horizons of POCO M3 which in my opinion is a beautiful looking device.

The New Entry Level Killer bakal hadir! #POCOM3 akan memberikan sesuatu yang berbeda di kelas entry-level dan siap untuk menggebrak pasar! Pastiin lo tonton peluncurannya tgl 21 Januari 2021 pukul 19.30 WIB #EntryLevelKiller
Bookmark link peluncurannya : https://t.co/VsjQxMcddw pic.twitter.com/JMW05FFiam

— POCO Indonesia (@POCO_ID) January 16, 2021

POCO M3 Specifications

Assuming that POCO doesn’t do a last-minute dive on change in specs, POCO M3 should carry over the same features from Europe. In that case, it will feature a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a water-drop notch. It will have an FHD+ resolution, Gorilla Glass 3 protection, TUV Rheinland certification for Low Blue-Light.

Under the hood, Snapdragon 662 SoC will power the device paired with 4GB RAM, and 64/128GB UFS 2.1/2.2 storage. That said, we will have to wait and see if POCO brings any other variants to Indonesia. For Cameras, it will likely get a 48MP f/1.79 main lens, and a pair of 2MP sensors.

Othe features will include an 8MP selfie camera, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging, dual speakers, IR blaster, 3.5mm jack, and run MIUI 12(Android 10).

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In recent times, Xiaomi has often rebadged Redmi smartphones as POCO phones in other markets. The reverse seems to be the case for the POCO M3 which has been tipped to launch as Redmi 9T in some markets. A YouTuber has now shared a video of the Redmi 9T confirming the device will be a rebranded POCO M3. The video even features the M3 handled side by side with the Redmi 9T.

The YouTube video posted by Mobile Tech Podcast has been pulled off but you can still check it out from below. The Redmi 9T is shown to have a key difference from the Poco M3 which is the rear camera configuration. While the Poco M3 packs three rear cameras, the 9T features four camera setup. The fourth lens is an 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens in addition to the 48MP primary wide-angle lens, 2MP depth sensor, and 2MP macro lens.

The display and other configurations are likely the same. This includes a 6.53-inch Full HD+ IPS display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. There is a waterdrop-style notch on the screen that houses an 8MP selfie camera. The device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of expandable storage. The device will also pack a large 6,000mAh battery.

There is no word yet as to when the device will be launched but the device was recently certified in Thailand. Also, Xiaomi Malaysia recently instituted a contest that ends on the 7th of January 2021 that will see 10 lucky fans head home with a unit of a device suspected to be the Redmi 9T.  Thus, we believe the device will be launched pretty soon.

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Last month, POCO globally announced the POCO M3 smartphone just before the Black Friday shopping festival. It appears that the company may soon hold a dedicated launch event in India for the POCO M3 as its Indian edition has received TUV Rheinland certification.

The Indian edition of the POCO M3 that has a model number of M2010J19CI and its other variants such as M2010J19CG (global) and M2010J19CT have appeared in TUV’s database. China’s Redmi Note 9 4G with the model number (M2010J19SC) is also mentioned in the listing along with its other country variants.

As it is known, the POCO M3 and Redmi Note 9 4G have almost identical specs. They mainly differ in the rear camera configurations and back panel design. A few months back, POCO had launched the POCO M2 smartphone in India. With TUV certification in tow, it is likely that the POCO M3 may soon arrive in the country as its successor. It is unclear whether the POCO M3 will go official in India before the end of 2021.

Editor’s Pick:  POCO M3 Review: The Phone to beat in the Budget segment

POCO M3 specifications

The POCO M3 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. The Snapdragon 662 powered phone comes with up to 6 GB of LPPDR4x RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.2 storage. There is a microSD card slot on the device, and it runs on Android 10 OS.

The POCO M3 has an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and it houses a 48-megapixel + 2-megapixel (macro) + 2-megapixel (depth) triple camera system on its rear. The phone is backed by a 6,000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging. The POCO M3 is available in two options in global markets. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB (UFS 2.1) variant is priced at $129 and the 6 GB RAM + 128 GB (UFS 2.2) model costs $149.

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Lower-midrange smartphones is a very good niche for those who do not need the best multimedia device but still want great performance and battery life while saving money. Thanks to Xiaomi and Realme, there are several lower-midrange devices with a very high value for money in the market. Realme just decided to launch its latest one, Realme 7i, in the global market. That is the reason why we decided to publish this lower-midrange comparison. Realme 7i will compete with best-sellers such as POCO M3 and Redmi Note 9, but who is really the best? This comparison will highlight the differences and try to answer this question.

Xiaomi POCO M3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Realme 7i

Design

The POCO M3 is very affordable but it does not have the most elegant design out there. It comes with a waterdrop notch and a very big area for the camera module. Even though the yellow variant is attractive, its two rivals are definitely a better choice. Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 is great because it sports a glass back and a water-repellent design, but Realme 7i is beautiful as well. Redmi Note 9 and Realme 7i also look more modern because they have a punch-hole display instead of the waterdrop notch found on the POCO M3.

Display

The Realme 7i is the only device of this comparison featuring a 90 Hz refresh rate, but it still loses the display comparison because it has a below-average HD+ resolution. With the POCO M3 and the Redmi Note 9, you actually get a Full HD+ display with a higher level of detail, which we consider more important than a higher refresh rate. If you are a gamer, you might prefer the Realme 7i because the 90 Hz refresh rate offers big advantages during gaming sessions, but for the rest, you should go for the POCO M3 as it comes with a 1080p display and stereo speakers offering a better audio experience.

Hardware/Software

A lot of people trust Qualcomm processors more than MediaTek ones. But the Helio G85 found on the Redmi Note 9 is actually more impressive than the Snapdragon 662 found on the POCO M3 and the Asian version of the Realme 7i. If you are from Europe, then you get the Helio G85 even with the Realme 7i, so you should choose it as it offers up to 8 GB of RAM instead of the 6 GB found on the Redmi Note 9. But if you are from Asia, then Redmi Note 9 is a more powerful handset.

Camera

The camera king here is the Realme 7i for a simple reason: it has a better main sensor. We are talking about a 64 MP main camera paired with an 8 MP ultrawide sensor and a pair of 2 MP lenses for macro and depth. With Realme 7i, you even get a better front camera with a higher 16 MP resolution. Given its better main camera and front camera, Realme 7i is the best camera phone.

Battery

The battery capacity of the Realme 7i changes depending on the region: in Asia, you get just 5000 mAh, while the European Realme 7i has 6000 mAh. If you are from Europe and you need the best battery phone, the Realme 7i is your choice. Otherwise, you should go for the 6000 mAh battery of the POCO M3.

Price

All of these phones are priced around €150/$180, but you may find different street prices depending on the region. The European Realme 7i is the best phone of the comparison if we exclude the display resolution. If you want a Full HD+ display, then Redmi Note 9 is a better option, but POCO M3 offers a longer battery life than Redmi Note 9 and stereo speakers (but on the other hand, it lacks an ultrawide camera).

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Xiaomi POCO M3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 vs Realme 7i: PRO and CONS

Realme 7i

PROS

• Best rear cameras
• Best hardware
• 90 Hz display
• Huge battery

CONS

• HD+ display

Xiaomi POCO M3

PROS

• Huge battery
• Full HD+ display
• Stereo speakers
• Reverse charging

CONS

• Uglier design

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9

PROS

• Full HD+ display
• Very affordable price
• Reverse charging
• Water-repellent

CONS

• Smaller battery

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The lower mid-range segment is actually one of the most interesting ones for those who want to get an excellent smartphone for daily use at a very affordable price. And since Xiaomi launched the POCO M3, the lower-midrange segment is even more interesting. As we always do, we found the best competitors of the POCO M3 in order to give you a specs comparison which could let you choose the best handset for your needs. And we believe the best rivals of the POCO M3 for most of the users are the OPPO F17 and the Realme 7i. Note that OPPO F17 is known as the OPPO A73 in select markets. Here is a comparison between their specifications.

Xiaomi POCO M3 vs OPPO F17 vs Realme 7i

Design

Each of these devices comes with a cheap design consisting of a polycarbonate body instead of the glass back and aluminum frames you can get on premium phones. The winner of the design comparison is the OPPO F17 not exactly for its look, but for its dimensions. It is very thin, very lightweight, and compact. It is one of the thinnest devices out there and it is easier to use with one hand and to keep in a pocket. That is why I prefer it when it comes to aesthetics. Unlike its rivals, it has an in-display fingerprint reader making its design cleaner.

Display

Besides the best design, with the OPPO F17, you also get the best display. In case you do not know, the OPPO F17 alias A73 is one of the most affordable smartphones equipped with an AMOLED display. It shows brilliant colors, deep blacks, it supports the Always On mode and it has an in-display fingerprint scanner. If you just do not like the OPPO F17, you could go for the Realme 7i as it features a 90 Hz refresh rate, but you would get a lower HD+ resolution. The POCO M3 lacks a high refresh rate and it has an IPS display just like the Realme 7i, but its resolution is Full HD+.

Hardware/Software

The most powerful hardware departments belong to the OPPO F17 and Realme 7i offering the same components. All the phones are fueled by the Snapdragon 662 mobile platform, but the POCO M3 has just 4 GB of RAM. With the most expensive configurations of the Realme 7i and the OPPO F17, you get 8 GB of RAM. These phones run Android 10 out of the box and all of them will be updated to Android 11 as they hitten the shelves in the second half of 2020.

Camera

The camera is the strongest point of the Realme 7i. The handset packs a quad camera including a 64 MP main sensor like more expensive mid-rangers, an 8 MP ultrawide camera, and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macro and depth. The second place goes to the POCO M3 packing a 48 MP triple camera, but it has an inferior front camera to OPPO F17 and Realme 7i. The main sensor of OPPO F17 is not that good, but you get the best front camera.

Battery

The best battery phone of this trio is the POCO M3 because it packs a huge 6000 mAh battery. It is able to last up to three days with moderate usage. Right after, we got the Realme 7i with a 5000 mAh battery. Unfortunately, the battery of the OPPO F17 has a capacity of just 4015 mAh, but it is still a good battery phone due to its efficient components. Further, OPPO F17 supports the faster 30W charging technology.

Price

The price of the POCO M3 starts from less than €124/$150 (still not released in India), while Realme 7i begins at 150€/$182. You need about €190/$230 for the OPPO F17. I cannot pick a definitive winner of this comparison. OPPO F17 is the most interesting due to its thinner and lighter design, AMOLED display, faster charging, but not necessarily the best. POCO M3 has a way longer battery life, while Realme 7i has a way better camera and 90 Hz, but the display is HD+.

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Xiaomi POCO M3 vs OPPO F17 vs Realme 7i: PRO and CONS

Realme 7i

PROS

• Best cameras
• 90 Hz display
• Punch-hole display

CONS

• Limited availability

Xiaomi POCO M3

PROS

• Huge battery
• Worldwide availability
• Stereo speakers
• Reverse charging

CONS

• Dimensions

OPPO F17

PROS

• AMOLED display
• Faster charging
• Thinner and lighter
• Compact

CONS

• Limited availability
• Smaller battery

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Xiaomi came up with an amazing entry-level offering launched in the global market: the POCO M3. It is an astonishing device if we consider its specifications and the listing price decided by Xiaomi for Europe. You get a huge battery and pretty good hardware for a ridiculous price if compared to most of the concurrence. But is it a ridiculous price even if we compare it with the best value for money phones out there? In this comparison, we will highlight the differences between the POCO M3 and two other great handsets sold in the same price range: the Motorola Moto G9 Power and the Realme 7.

Xiaomi POCO M3 vs Motorola Moto G9 Power vs Realme 7

Design

With its huge camera module taking a big part of the rear side, the POCO M3 offers a very original design, but not everyone may like it. Instead, the Realme 7 looks more elegant with its less invasive camera module, great color variants, and a punch-hole display with a high screen-to-body ratio. The Realme 7 is even more compact because it features a smaller display and a smaller battery than its rivals. The Motorola Moto G9 Power is pretty nice too, but its rear-mounted fingerprint reader is not the most elegant and comfortable choice. On the other hand, it is water-repellent. If I had to choose the best design, I would go for the Realme 7.

Display

The display champion is the Realme 7 and the reason is simple: it offers a higher refresh rate. With 90 Hz, you can already feel the difference in smoothness if compared to the 60 Hz panels of the POCO M3 and the Motorola Moto G9 Power. All of these devices feature an IPS panel, but the Motorola Moto G9 Power is more disappointing because it has an HD+ resolution, while Realme 7 and POCO M3 have Full HD+ displays with a higher level of detail. So the ranking is the following: Realme 7, POCO M3, and Motorola Moto G9 Power.

Hardware/Software

The MediaTek Helio G95 chipset found on the Realme 7 is actually built with a worse production process (12 nm vs 11 nm) but it offers higher performance compared to the Snapdragon 662 chipset found on the POCO M3 and the Motorola Moto G9 Power. Further, the Realme 7 offers up to 8 GB of RAM, while you get just 4 GB of RAM with Motorola Moto G9 Power and Xiaomi POCO M3. That is why Realme 7 wins the hardware comparison. In each case, you get Android 10 already installed, but the Moto G9 Power offers a nearly-stock user experience.

Camera

Motorola Moto G9 Power provides the best photo quality because it has a better sensor in the rear camera setup: we are talking about its 64 MP main sensor with f/1.8 focal aperture. The silver medal goes to the Realme 7 with a 48 MP quad camera including an 8 MP ultrawide lens and a pair of 2 MP sensors for macro and depth. But the POCO M3 is not so far with its 48 MP triple camera: it just lacks the dedicated macro sensor if compared to the Realme 7.

Battery

POCO M3 and Motorola Moto G9 Power feature the same huge 6000 mAh battery capacity, but the battery king here is the Motorola Moto G9 Power because it is equipped with an HD+ display consuming less energy. The Realme 7 has a smaller 5000 mAh battery but it is still a battery phone and it charges way faster with its 30W power.

Price

Realme 7 is priced €179/$215 in the global market, POCO M3 was launched with a starting price of just €129/$155 (promo), and Motorola Moto G9 Power is priced at €199/$240. The best device in this comparison is the Realme 7 thanks to its high refresh rate and better hardware, but if you are looking for the best value for money, then you would better go for the POCO M3. The Moto G9 Power is the best camera phone.

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Xiaomi POCO M3 vs Motorola Moto G9 Power vs Realme 7: PRO and CONS

Realme 7

PROS

• 90 Hz
• Great chipset
• 30W fast charging
• Up to 8/128 GB

CONS

• Smaller battery

Xiaomi POCO M3

PROS

• Huge battery
• Very affordable price
• UFS 2.2 storage
• Stereo speakers
• Reverse charging

CONS

• Nothing particular

Motorola Moto G9 Power

PROS

• Huge battery
• Water-repellent
• Wide display
• Good camera

CONS

• Dimensions

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Last week, Redmi, the sub-brand of Xiaomi launched an exclusive Redmi Note 9 series in China. This series consists of three models namely Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. A tweaked version of the first model has already debuted as POCO M3 in certain global markets. Now, according to new findings, the original Chinese phone with a different camera setup will be also launching as Redmi 9 Power in India and Redmi 9T in other international markets.

The POCO M3 launched earlier last week in Europe with a refreshing design. The same phone with a different rear design debuted as Redmi Note 9 4G a few days later. The former is currently restricted to Europe, whereas the latter is only available in China. But as per multiple findings, both of them will be soon made available in other markets as well.

POCO M3

First and foremost, the POCO M3 is codenamed ‘citrus’ and it bears the following model numbers.

• M2010J19CG
• M2010J19CT
• M2010J19CI

The last model number in the above-list belongs to the Indian variant, which has been now listed on Google Play Console. Hence, we can expect it to launch soon in the country.

Lastly, MIUI 12 builds are only live for the Global and EEA versions of this handset. Therefore, the phone’s exact future availability is still a mystery except for India.

EDITOR’S PICK: POCO M3 Review: The Phone to beat in the Budget segment

Redmi Note 4G / Redmi 9T / Redmi 9 Power

On the other hand, Redmi Note 4G is codenamed ‘lime’ and it comes with the following model numbers.

• M2010J19SC
• M2010J19SG
• M2010J19ST
• M2010J19SI

In the above list, the first model number is of the Chinese variant of this device, which is sold as Redmi Note 4G. This smartphone features a triple camera setup consisting of 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (depth).

The next three are of international variants and the last one, in particular, belongs to the Indian version. It was found in the Google Play Console database a few hours back and interestingly, it will be sold as Redmi 9 Power.

Whereas, the other two model numbers will launch as Redmi 9T. These three models will sport a quad-camera setup, unlike the Chinese variant. The only difference is that these two handsets will include an additional 2MP macro camera.

Having said that, POCO is yet to reveal the availability of POCO M3 for more markets. Similarly, Xiaomi/Redmi is yet to confirm launch dates for Redmi 9T and Redmi 9 Power.

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The shopping days are not over yet, as Gearbest is offering a CyberMonday discount on Poco X3 and M3 smartphones. The interested buyers can grab the smartphones with a discount of $8 by completing payment via Paypal. Poco recently launched the Poco M3 with some entry-level specifications at a super affordable price of $129 for a 4GB RAM + 64GB variant.

Must See: POCO M3 Review: The Phone to beat in the Budget segment

The Poco M3 is available via Gearbest in three different colors of Black, Blue, and Yellow. Xiaomi Poco M3 is available in two storage variants – 64GB and 128GB for the price of $129 and $149, respectively. However, the user can get an $8 discount on the checkout page which reduces the price to $121 and $141 while paying with Paypal.

Poco M3 comes with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset coupled with 4GB RAM. The smartphone carries a 6.53-inch FHD+ display with 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution, a 400 nits brightness, and a 1500:1 contrast ratio. A quad-rear camera sits on the rear side with a 48MP primary camera. It is accompanied by three other cameras including a 2MP sensor, a 2MP depth sensor, and an 8MP front camera.

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Poco X3

Poco X3 is also available from Gearbest at the price of $209 for 6GB RAM + 64GB storage. While the users need to shell in $229 for a 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. It is available in Gray and Blue color options. The user can grab the device at an effective price of $201. 

Poco X3 is powered with Snapdragon 732G SoC and coupled with 6GB RAM. There’s a massive 6.67-inch display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 pixels. The display offers a 120Hz refresh rate for smooth gaming. There’s a quad-rear camera featuring a 64MP primary camera, a 13MP wide-angle lens, a 2MP Macro camera, and a 2MP depth camera. There will be a 5160 mAh battery coupled with 33W fast charging.

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On Nov. 24, POCO announced the POCO M3 smartphone for global markets. On Thursday, Redmi unveiled the Redmi Note 9 4G, Redmi Note 9 5G, and Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G. According to the information found through the Federal Communications Commission (via tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore), China’s Redmi Note 9 4G (M2010J19SC) will be rebranded as Redmi 9T in global markets. While the Note 9 4G has a triple camera system, the Redmi 9T is expected to house a quad camera setup.

A screengrab of the chart shared by the tipster shows the comparison between the POCO M3 and the upcoming Redmi 9T. The M2010J19CG and M2010J19CT model numbers belong to the POCO M3 that has a triple-camera system that comprises a 48-megapixel main camera, 2-mgeapixel depth-of-field lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

On the other hand, the Redmi 9T moniker is associated with model numbers M2010J19SG and M2010J19ST. The listing shows that this phone has a quad-camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel primary shooter, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

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In comparison, the Redmi Note 9 4G that debuted in China came with a triple camera setup that has a 48-megapixel primary lens, an 8-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and a 2-megapixel depth-of-field lens. To summarize, the POCO M3, Redmi Note 9 4G, and Redmi 9T have the same hardware specifications and they only differ in the camera department.

All three phones are equipped with common specs such as 6.53-inch displays with waterdrop notch and they have 8-megapixel front-facing cameras. They are driven by Snapdragon 662 chipset and 6,000mAh batteries with 18W charging support.

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Xiaomi’s subbrand Poco recently unveiled Poco M3 smartphone in the budget segment. The device fares quite well against the competitors and provides better value-for-money. Days before the official availability, Gearbest is offering Poco M3 with 64GB storage at the price of $121.99 $149.99 from China Warehouse. A $20 discount is applicable after applying the coupon code X5A510BDE0D12001. Users can even maximize the discount with an additional $8 off by paying via Paypal. The interested buyers can grab it now from Gearbest as the sale will conclude on 28 November at 9:30 am (GMT 8+).

For faster shipping, the European or nearby buyers can opt for European warehouses – Spain and France. The Poco M3 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant from the EU warehouses is available for $147 $172 upon applying the coupon code and paying via Paypal. We hope you choose the warehouse considering the fact that the same storage variant is available for $121.99 from the China Warehouse.

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The offer is applicable only on the Poco M3 4GB + 64GB internal storage variant. However, the users can choose between two color options of Blue and Black. It is an exclusive deal from Gearbest as Poco M3 is scheduled for sale on AliExpress and other retailers by November 30.

Poco M3 is the latest affordable offering from the Chinese smartphone maker. It features Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC coupled with an Octa-Core processor and Adreno 610 GPU. It is paired with 4GB RAM and 64/128GB internal storage variants. The smartphone carries a 6000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.  a large 6.53″ FHD Dot display is present with 1080 x 2340 pixel resolution while maintaining a 19.5:9 aspect ratio.

It comes with a flagship-level sound experience from the dual speakers. A fast side-fingerprint sensor provides fast unlocking.

There’s a beautiful square shape triple-camera module present on the rear side of the device featuring a 48-megapixel primary camera. It is accompanied by two other camera sensors – a 2MP macro lens and another 2MP depth sensor for the bokeh effect.

It’s a limited-time sale exclusively from Gearbest. You can grab it from the link below.

Coupon Code: X5A510BDE0D12001

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POCO’s latest budget flagship comes with a redesigned back and a Snapdragon processor. We have already posted our hands-on with the POCO M3, taking a look a quick look at its design and specs. But today, let’s take a deeper look into the POCO M3 and see whether it meets our expectations as a budget smartphone. 

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POCO M3 Review: Design & Display

First, let’s look at its design. When compared to most budget phones, the M3’s design definitely deserves the word ‘VALUE FOR MONEY’ and features excellent build quality. We’ve seen a lot of budget models that share very similar designs. But the rear design of the M3 is much more unique and recognizable. Although the back cover isn’t glossy or made out of metal, it does not feel cheap at all. The textured leather cover finish is a nice touch, which at first glance makes the phone stand out from boring budget model designs.

And the camera module is arranged on the left side of the upper embedded glass. To achieve visual balance, Poco’s logo is shown on the opposite side. The model in our hand is the black edition. Thanks to the One-piece molding of the back cover and the frame, the elegant black appearance brings a sense of unity.

When you turn the phone around, the front face reminds us of its budget placement – featuring a water-drop 1080P LCD display. Of course, the display isn’t really crisp but for an affordable phone, we are not complaining.

The consolation is that the screen-to-body-ratio is well controlled without leaving an unpleasant chin. To be honest, we were a bit worried about the display quality at the beginning, but the moment that we turned on the phone, its good color representation restored our faith in the M3.

POCO M3 Review: Hardware & Specs

In this price segment, hardware compromises are common due to cost reduction. Although the Snapdragon 662 SOC running inside the Poco M3 is not a power-packed performance choice, users still can have a complete and fluid experience using the global version of Xiaomi Mi UI 12 OS. Besides, the Snapdragon 662 is an upgraded chipset from Snapdragon 660 and has been optimized for better camera performance.

According to the benchmark results on Geekbench 5 and Antutu, the Poco M3’s CPU performance is almost equal to some models running the snapdragon 665. So we can at least say that the software optimization of this chipset is pretty good. Another detail that’s worth noting is the multi-core performance, which is relatively impressive when compared to its single-core performance.

Given this chipset, we were curious whether the phone could fluently run popular games like PubG Mobile. When running PubG, the game doesn’t allow players to turn on HD or higher graphics on this phone — it only can run at a Medium-frame-rate option under balanced graphics. But the frame rate can go higher under smooth graphics settings. In order to access its highest performance, we broke through the frame limit in the PUBG China version to 60fps with a third-party tool. Under balanced graphics mode, although the running is not completely smooth, we still were able to get a good gaming experience with an average framerate at 50.22fps. When we shifted to smooth graphics, the M3 could smoothly run the game at above 50fps with less fluctuation. And surprisingly the average framerate of 58.19 is better than what we expected before.

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POCO M3 Review: Camera 

And now let’s look at its camera performance. Likely to keep the cost down, the ultra-wide-angle lens was sacrificed for a better-quality 48MP primary lens. Although somehow, it’s a kind of compromise, in light of past experience, we do prefer a more practical camera module led by a better main camera rather than a relatively useless wide-angle camera with poor quality.

The other two cameras, the macro lens and the portrait depth of field lens complete the camera setup on the phone.

Among these three cameras, the main camera is the one that gave us the biggest surprise. From the samples shot from the main camera, we can see that under good lighting conditions, the images presented decent colors with good dynamic range. And thanks to the 48MP original resolution, the main camera could shoot high-resolution photos with rich details, and even for normal modes, most samples also had good clarity.

But due to the lack of OIS anti-shaking, users have to be careful to hold the phone firmly when shooting photos in low lighting conditions. Another problem is that sometimes the exposure strategy is too aggressive in some complicated scenes, which could lead to detail loss of some extreme brightness in the corners.

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Most of the time, the main camera has stable performance in capturing good night photos with its useful night mode. Most of the night shots showed good control with a balanced exposure.  

But when we moved to extreme dark scenes, the drawbacks of this sensor were exposed. For example, to offer more detail in extremely dark conditions, the exposure is so aggressive that the whole image turned out to be much noisier.

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But overall, we did admire Poco’s efforts in optimizing the camera software as it has already shown a lot more potential than what we expected from the hardware.  

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As for the macro lens and the portrait one, their performance is not as impressive as the main camera, although they did make macro and portrait shooting much easier. The macro samples have close focus and good color presentation but didn’t present satisfactory clarity. In portrait mode, the phone allows users to edit the original photo with the reselected focus and aperture. But from the samples, we found that the edge detection was not accurate, especially when you look closely at the samples. 

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POCO M3 Review: Battery

The 6000mAh battery of the M3 far exceeded our expectations for an affordable device. To check its battery life in daily use, we did a power-consumption test to simulate our daily use.

In one-hour of PUBG gaming, it consumed 14% of power. Another 12% power dropped after an hour of camera use; 6% after one hour of social media use and a further 6% drop in the battery after one-hour of video playback. After the test, there was 62% of power left.

The Poco M3 is equipped with 18W charging efficiency, which is not really a remarkable fast charging solution for an Android phone. It took us over 2 hours to fully charge the phone, which doesn’t really match its super large battery capacity. But considering the latest iPhone is also using an 18W fast charging solution, we are not gonna complain about this affordable model.

POCO M3 Review: Verdict

Overall, after all the tests we’ve done on the Poco M3, we can definitely recommend this phone in its price segment. Although the phone could not be praised for its performance and charging, some features like its excellent build quality, good camera performance, and long battery life, makes it stand out from the boring budget phones.

So this was our review of the Poco M3. What else do you want to know about the phone? Please let us know and leave your comment below.

Poco M3 is available for $129 on AliExpress on November 27, grab it before it restores to regular price.

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Xiaomi is gearing up for the launch of the Redmi Note 9 series in China tomorrow. The company will likely unveil the following three models- Redmi Note 9 5G, Redmi Note 9 Pro 5G, and Redmi Note 9 4G. The 4G variant has already launched as the POCO M3 globally yesterday. While one of the 5G variants is likely to darn the Redmi Note 9T 5G naming Globally, the 4G variant has now visited Singapore’s IMDA certification under ‘Redmi’ branding suggesting a global launch.

The latest tip comes from Mukul Sharma. As he says, a Redmi Mobile Phone with model number M2010J19SG appears on the IMDA database. Now, if you recall, a device with a similar model number(M2010J19SC) visited TENAA recently. This is believed to be the Redmi Note 9 4G in China. Additionally, a device with similar model number M2010J19CG turned out to be the POCO M3 for Global markets.

That said, the 4G device under Redmi branding appears at a time when the 5G variant has also received Malaysia and Singapore’s certifications. It is likely to come under Redmi Note 9T 5G moniker with MediaTek’s Dimensity 800U SoC. Anyway, talking about the 4G variant, it’s TENAA renders in China show a lot of similarities to the POCO M3.

Redmi Note 10 4G Specifications(Expected)

However, it doesn’t have the big camera shade and leather-like finish at least looking from the images on TENAA. It features a 6.53-inch display with 2400×1080 resolution. From the launch of POCO M3, it’s clear that the 2.0GHz CPU listed on TENAA is the Snapdragon 662 SoC. For cameras, you get a 48MP main lens, two 2MP sensor on the rear, and an 8MP selfie shooter up front.

Other features expected are a 6,000mAh battery with 22.5W fast charging, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, 4/6GB RAM, 64/128GB storage, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, MIUI 12 based on Android 10, and more. Let’s wait for the official launch in China tomorrow to know more about the device.

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Poco is here with another affordable device – Poco M3 with some modest hardware specifications at a super competitive price. Some discount coupons on AliExpress makes the deal even sweeter as you can get the Poco M3 64GB version at the starting price of $129 from November 26. Buyers can avail of an additional $10 discount coupon from the Mi World Store on AliExpress.

Poco M3 128GB variant can be yours at the effective price of €149 after availing Coupon discount from the Mi World Store. The flash sale will commence from 8:00 am UTC on November 26 and will continue till November 30. Poco M3 price will return to the actual retail price after the sale. Interested Users from around the globe can benefit from the discount coupons. You can follow the links below if you’re interested to grab either of the two Poco M3 storage variants – 64GB, 128GB.

Note: Make sure to keep the date and time in mind before hitting the links in order to grab a coupon discount.

Poco M3 64GB Sale 

November 26 (8:00am UTC – 8:00am UTC)

• China Warehouse Coupon Code Link – Effective price $129
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November 27-30 (8:00am UTC – 8:00am UTC)

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Poco M3 128GB Sale

November 26 (8:00am UTC – 8:00am UTC)

• China Warehouse Coupon Code Link – Effective price $149
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November 27-30 (8:00am UTC – 8:00am UTC)

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Poco M3 Specifications

The newest affordable smartphone – Poco M3 carries Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 featuring an octa-core processor and Adreno 610 GPU. There’s a 6.53-inch Full HD+ dewdrop display having 2340 x 1080 pixels resolution and 395ppi.

It is available in two storage options of 4GB RAM + 128GB and 4GB RAM + 64GB internal storage.

A beautiful triple camera module is present on the rear side with a 48MP AI primary camera lens. It is accompanied by a 2MP macro lens and another 2MP depth sensor. An 8MP snapper sites on the front side for beautiful selfies with features like AI Beautify and AI portrait mode.

It can sustain for a couple of days with its 6000 mAh battery which even supports 18W fast charging.

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POCO’s super-cost-effective strategy has always been the reason for its immense popularity. Not long ago, the brand launched the POCO M2, and 130,000 units were sold in India in just a few minutes. And today the company is bringing its next generation model in the M series – the POCO M3. Will it continue to sell exceedingly well like the Poco M2? There’s still time to find that out but let’s see what the new model has to offer in this Poco M3 hands-on.

By the way, our full review about the M3 is in progress and will be uploaded soon.

POCO M3 Box Contents

First let’s take a look at the box. The exterior of the box still comes with POCO’s iconic yellow design. Open the box and take out the accessory set. There is a SIM card pin, protective case and manual, so your usual stuff. Then you can see the Poco M3. The packaging film gives you a glimpse of its main selling points: a triple-camera setup led by a 48mp camera, an ultra-large 6000 mAh battery, a 6.53-inch teardrop screen and a Snapdragon 662 chipset. We’ll talk about them in detail, later. Underneath the phone there is an USB A to C charging cable and an 18w fast charger. And that sums up what’s inside the box.

POCO M3 Hands-on: A Youth-Centric Design

As a super affordable model, it’s not surprising that the phone features a 6.53-inch waterdrop screen, which is also the same size as what we usually have on a mainstream phone. It’s one of the few phones to come with a dot-drop display in 2020, especially after seeing a hoard of hole-punch display models this year.

Although it features the standard 60Hz refresh rate, we have to say that its color representation is still impressive at first glance. The fingerprint recognition is on the side. An IR transmitter, dual speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack are also available.

Coming to the back, its design is much more recognizable, which should be one of the most unique designs for a phone in 2020. This design is indeed refreshing on such an inexpensive model.

The cover and the frame are made of one-piece plastic. We’ve seen a lot of phones in the same price range using the similar plastic cover. But unlike those phones, the plastic cover is textured to a fine leather finish. And the creative design does make the cover look more elegant than most smartphones. In addition, the leather-like plastic design should be more resistant to slip, fingerprint and scratches than glossy finish, while still keeping costs under control.

The camera module is also unique. A large piece of glossy plastic is used for aesthetics. The triple camera module is arranged on the upper left and the POCO logo is on the right, which is still recognizable even among most models in the market. Compared to the plain front, the rear design of the M3 is much more impressive.

POCO M3 Hands-on: Camera & Hardware

When compared to the Poco M2, the camera module has gone from a quad-cam setup to a triple camera combination. However, it doesn’t mean that the whole camera performance is downgraded.

Likely to keep the cost down, the ultra-wide-angle lens was sacrificed for a better-quality primary lens. Actually, from a practical perspective, we were impressed with the 48MP main lens and it did perform very well under most conditions. The lack of wide-angle camera could be a drawback in case of wide-open scenarios, such as landscape photography, but the fact is that most wide-angle lenses equipped on such inexpensive models are useless because of their poor quality.

The other two lenses are the macro lens and the portrait depth of field lens. It can help you shoot close objects and portraits better.

The POCO M3’s processor uses Snapdragon 662, which is about the same as the M2’s MTK Helio G80 in performance, but Qualcomm’s processor will be better optimized for camera performance. So that should be also the reason why the M3 uses the 662 chipset.

Meanwhile, the M3 comes with a super-large 6000mAh battery, which, when working with the low power consumption design of the Snapdragon 662, guarantees a really long battery life. No matter how you use it, the M3 would support sufficient power for at least a whole-day use. But you may need a little patience to get to full charge, as it only comes with 18W charger.

We’ll put detailed camera reviews and performance tests in our full-review video, which will be updated in a couple days. If you’re curious about its camera quality and gaming performance, keep an eye out for our follow-up review.

Like the M2, the POCO M3 is also worth its price, and there are some fine upgrades on the M3 that makes it an interesting option, such as its rear design and the large battery. Considering POCO’s previous track record we feel this one should sell well too as it ticks most of the features that you want in its price segment.

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After just focusing on one smartphone for nearly two years, POCO has been busy adding multiple smartphones to its existing and new lineups in 2020. The company’s latest smartphone is the POCO M3, succeeding the relatively recent Poco M2 with a redesigned rear design and a Snapdragon chipset instead of MediaTek.

Poco M3 full review: All you need to know.

POCO M3 Design

The biggest change in the POCO M3 as compared to its predecessor is the rear design. The brand completely revamped the back design on the new model, making it more recognizable and youth-centric. In fact, this kind of design is unseen in such cheap models, making the POCO M3 a refreshing option among its cheaper looking rivals. The rectangular camera housing is placed on the top left corner like other budget models, however, the camera unit is further placed inside a larger, all black housing with the POCO logo on its right. This back design cleverly hides its budget identity, which is only revealed when you come to the front.

The POCO M3 features the same 6.53-inch IPS LCD waterdrop / dot-drop display as its predecessor with FHD+ resolution and Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The phone also comes certified with TUV Rheinland’s Low Blue Light Certification.

The fingerprint sensor is on the side. You also get an IR transmitter, dual speakers and a 3.5mm headphone jack on the device.

The POCO M3 comes in three color options: Poco Yellow, Cool Blue, and Power Black.

POCO M3 Camera & Hardware

The Poco M3 gets a Snapdragon 662 processor underneath clocked at 2.0GHz with 4GB RAM and 64GB (UFS 2.1) / 128GB (UFS 2.2) storage options. Note that the predecessor, the POCO M2 featured a MediaTek chip, specifically, the Helio G80.

One of the biggest highlights of the hardware is the super large battery inside. The POCO M3 features a massive 6000mAh battery inside that should keep you going for more than a day. This is a significant upgrade from the 5000mAh battery found on the POCO M2. And what’s surprising is that the company has managed to keep the weight the same as the M2. So the POCO M3 weighs 198 grams, which is exactly the same as the M2. But the thickness gets slightly increased to 9.6mm. Note that the phone still supports only 18W charging, so it should be painfully slow to fully charger this device.

POCO has made a surprising tweak to its new model in the camera department. The brand decided to take off the ultra-wide angle sensor from the POCO M3, leaving you with a triple camera setup instead of a quad-camera setup found on its predecessor.

But to compensate for the loss of an important camera sensor, POCO M3 comes with a large 48MP f/1.79 primary camera. There are two other sensors, a 2MP Macro camera and another 2MP depth sensor. On the front, you get an 8MP f/2.0 selfie shooter.

As for software, the POCO M3 is running MIUI 12 for POCO, based on Android 10.

POCO M3 Pricing, Variants, & Availability

The POCO M3 pricing is as follows.

• 4GB RAM + 64GB (UFS 2.1) – $129
• 4GB RAM + 128GB (UFS 2.2) – $149

Note that these prices include the $20 special discount for Black Friday sale.

The phone will go on sale from November 27 via Aliexpress Amazon, Mi.com and other retailers.

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Update: A report by MySmartPrice that cites information shared by tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has revealed that the triple camera system of the POCO M3 has a 48-megapixel main lens with f/1.79 aperture, a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with f/2.4 aperture. Other features that have been revealed by the publication include Widevine L1 support, 8-megapixel selfie camera, in-box 22.5W fast charger, LPPDR4x RAM, and UFS 2.1 / UFS 2.2. storage.

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POCO will be launching the POCO M3 mid-range phone in Europe at 8 PM GMT today (Nov. 24). Before its official announcement, POCO has already revealed some of the key features of the smartphone. Now tipster Ishan Agarwal and 91mobiles have collaborated to share the leaked pricing of the POCO M3 hours ahead of its launch.

POCO M3 pricing (Rumored)

The POCO M3 will be available in two variants in Europe. The 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage edition could be priced around 149 euros (~$176) to 150 euros (~$188). The higher 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage variant could be priced around 169 euros (~$200) to 179 euros (~$179). The handset will be available in at least three colors such as black, blue, and yellow.

POCO M3 specifications

The POCO M3 smartphone will come with a 6.53-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display with a waterdrop notch. It will come preloaded with MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. The Snapdragon 662 chipset will be present under the hood of the device along with 4 GB of RAM. Apart from up to 128 GB of internal storage, the M3 will have a microSD card slot for more storage.

For photography, the handset has an 8-megapixel selfie camera and a triple rear camera setup that includes a 48-megapixel main camera. The unique thing about the POCO M3’s design is that it has a long rectangle-shaped camera module on its back. Towards the left end of the module are the triple cameras with LED flash and on the right the branding of the company. The POCO M3 will draw power from a 6,000mAh battery that carries support for 18W fast charging.

On Nov. 26, Redmi will be announcing the Redmi Note 9 5G series in China. The series will include two 5G-ready Note 9 models and a rebranded POCO M3 handset.

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The POCO M3 has been a regular in the rumour mills in recent times, giving us an idea of what to expect from the brand. However, POCO has in the last couple of days released several tweets which reveal the key specs of the device.

One of the teaser posters confirms that the POCO M3 will indeed pack a 6.53-inch display while a second teaser shows that it will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor. Xiaomi also confirmed the presence of a mammoth 6,000mAh battery on board the upcoming mobile phone.

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Xiaomi has now released an official promotional video which contains renders of the device., The renders give us a clear view of the Poco M3’s front and rear designs. Apparently, the device won’t be a rebadged model of any Xiaomi phone. It adopts a spectacular design which includes a waterdrop notch at the front. At the rear aspect, the device packs a triple camera setup stacked vertically at the top left corner of the back panel. The sensors are housed inside a rectangular module. While Xiaomi has not officially revealed the sensors onboard the device, rumour has it that the M3 will pack a 48-megapixel main camera sensor while the selfie shooter will be an 8-megapixel camera.

Everything you expected but MORE! POCO M3 is here!#POCOM3 Is #MoreThanYouExpect pic.twitter.com/bioDpmb6wi

— POCO (@POCOGlobal) November 22, 2020

The Poco M3 is also expected to come with a Full HD+ resolution, 4 GB of RAM, 18W fast charging support and MIUI 12-based Android 10 OS. Check out the promo video from the tweet above.

POCO is expected to announce the smartphone at noon GMT on November 24. We’ll bring you the full details of the smartphone when it goes official here on Gizmochina.

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Earlier this week, 91mobiles teamed up with reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal to share the first leaked render of the upcoming POCO M3 smartphone. Yesterday, MySmartPrice collaborated with Agarwal to share the new renders of the phone to give better look at its appearance. As can be seen, the POCO M3 sports a unique rear-facing camera module.

The renders show that the POCO M3 will be available in three color options such as black, blue, and yellow. The handset has a textured pattern on its back for better grip. The major attraction in terms of its design is the presence of a big black-colored camera module that looks like the camera housing of the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 Edition.

At the left side of the POCO M3’s rectangle-shaped camera module is a triple camera system with LED flash and on its right is the POCO branding. At the front is a waterdrop notch display and the fingerprint scanner is placed on the device’s right edge.

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POCO M3 specifications (Rumored)

The POCO M3 has a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display that offers a Full HD+ resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 662 chipset and 4 GB of RAM. It will come loaded with MIUI 12 based Android 10 OS. It has a 48-megapixel triple camera system and a front camera of 8-megapixel. Its 6,000mAh battery supports 18W fast charging. At present, there is no word on its pricing.

The POCO M3 will be debuting on Nov. 24 in Europe. The same device is expected to break cover as a Redmi Note series phone in China on Nov. 26.

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