Pocophone's OnePlus Nord competitor is here with the launch of the Poco X3 in Europe. It is the company's new mid-range device that will soon reach other markets. Qualcomm confirmed the existence of the smartphone when the Snapdragon 732G launched earlier this month. As the name suggests, it succeeds the Poco X2, which was one of the best budget smartphones of the year. This is what the Poco X3 brings to the table.
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Poco X3 NFC Specifications
Starting with what's inside, the Poco X3 is powered by the debut Snapdragon 732G. This is a slightly improved version of the Snapdragon 730G, which was present in the Poco X2. The graphics will be supported by the Adreno 618 GPU. This is coupled with 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. You also get a microSD card slot for memory expansion. Since this is a gaming-focused chipset, you also get LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus with a copper-graphite heat pipe to keep thermals in check. With the Poco X3, you get a 6.67-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The size of the screen and the refresh rate They're still the same as the Poco X2, but you get additions like TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and it's also capable of playing HDR10 content, as well as HD content from apps. OTT, thanks to the wildvine L1 certification. For optics, the Poco X3 is also updated. While you get the same stack of four 64MP cameras, there are a few changes when it comes to sensors. Poco opted for the main Sony IMX682 64MP sensor with f/1.89, a 13MP ultra-wide lens followed by a 2MP depth and 2MP macro shooter. And, instead of a dual selfie camera on the X2, you get a single cutout in the center with a 20MP selfie shooter. Powering all internal components is a 5160 mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging via the Type-C port, which takes 65 minutes. Other features of the device include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP53 dust and splash rating, dual stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, 3.5mm headphone jack, and NFC. Out of the box, it will run on Poco Launcher 2.0 on top of MIUI 12.
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Price and Availability
The Poxo X3 is priced at €229 (~Rs 20,000) for the 6+64GB variant and the 6+128GB variant is priced at €269 (~Rs 23,500). The device is available in two color options: Shadow Gray and Cobalt Blue. The device is expected to launch in India soon as a successor to the Poco X2.