POCO M3 128GB

Xiaomi decided that Poco will function as a standalone brand. But that has not stopped the sub-brand from using the parent company’s resources and production abilities. This has come forth in the form of a new Poco M series phone, as a part of the budget segment. The device is called the M3. This phone comes with a 6.53-inch LCD display with support for Full HD+ resolution at 1080x2340 pixels. The screen features a water drop notch and offers pixel density of 395 PPI. The latest Poco M series phone packs octa-core Snapdragon 662 chipset. It comes paired with 6GB RAM and you have 128GB storage that is expandable up to 512GB using the dedicated microSD card slot. The M3 comes with a triple rear camera setup. This includes 48MP sensor, 2MP sensor and 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the phone has 8MP selfie camera that also supports video calls. The phone will offer long backup with the built-in 6000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via USB Type C port. Other features on the phone are the side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock and headphone jack. Other Poco mobiles you might like are the M2 Pro, X2 and the X3.

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64 GB 128 GB

Processor : Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
RAM : 6 GB
Storage : 128 GB
Battery : 6000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (8 MP, f/2.05, Wide Angle Camera(2" sensor size, 1.12 m pixel size))
Display : 6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
SIM : Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Operating System : Android v10 (Q)

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POCO M3 128GB: Pros & Cons

8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Full HD+ screen resolution
  • Decent hardware performance
  • Triple rear camera
  • 128GB storage, further expandable
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
  • Long battery backup
  • Bad Stuff
  • Software riddled with bloatware
  • Bulky design
  • Waterdrop notch design
Verdict
Poco M3 is the latest mid-range addition for buyers. It packs a large Full HD+ screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. The Snapdragon 662 chipset is reliable and gets the job done without any issues. The triple rear camera shoots decent photos in day light, but nothing worthy to talk about its low light capability. But with a large battery built in, you get long backup with support for 18W fast charging.

POCO M3 128GB Details

Display, Design, Security
The M3 sports a 6.53-inch LCD display that offers Full HD+ resolution at 1080x2340 pixels. The screen gives you pixel density of 395 PPI and has a water drop notch that houses the front camera. This allows the overall 20:9 aspect ratio display to offer more viewing area. The power button and the volume rocker is on the right side of the phone. For security purpose, the M3 gets a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock.  
Performance, Storage, Triple Camera
Poco M3 comes powered by octa-core Snapdragon 662 processor that offers mid-range performance. It comes paired with 6GB RAM and offers 128GB onboard storage that is further expandable using the dedicated microSD card slot. The phone runs MIUI version built over Android 10 operating system. The imaging duties on the phone are handled by triple rear cameras that consist of 48MP primary sensor, 2MP sensor and 2MP depth sensor. The front of the phone gets an 8MP camera that lets you click selfies, shoot videos and take video calls.
Battery, Fast Charging, Connectivity
Xiaomi has offered the Poco M3 with a massive 6000mAh battery for long backup. This unit supports 18W fast charging via USB Type C port that also can be used for data transfer. Connectivity features available with the device are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 4G VoLTE, USB OTG, and GPS with GLONASS.

POCO M3 128GB Specifications

Summary

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
Display 6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
Storage 128 GB
Front Camera Single (8 MP, f/2.05, Wide Angle Camera(2" sensor size, 1.12 m pixel size))
Rear Camera Triple (48 MP, f/1.79, Wide Angle(79° field-of-view) Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera(1.75µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size))
Battery 6000 mAh
RAM 6 GB

General

Launch Date February 3, 2021
Dimensions 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inch (162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm)
Weight 197 grams
Build Back: Plastic
Face unlock Yes
Water Resistant Yes, Splash proof
Colors Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow

Processor

Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
No of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics Adreno 610

Software

Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI MIUI

Storage

Internal Memory 128 GB
RAM 6 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated)

Display

Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels
Size 6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
Display Type IPS LCD
Aspect ratio 19.5:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Brightness 400 nits
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v3
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 83.25 %
Pixel Density 395 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Rear Triple (48 MP, f/1.79, Wide Angle(79° field-of-view) Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera(1.75µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size))
Sensor ISOCELL Plus
Flash Rear (LED Flash)
Front Single (8 MP, f/2.05, Wide Angle Camera(2" sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size))
Camera Features Auto Flash, Auto Focus, Face detection, Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Video Rear: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Standby Time Up to 672 Hours(4G)
Charging speed 20% to 100% in 02h 18m 51s (in-house tested)
Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 6000 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, 18W
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

USB OTG Support Yes
Wi-Fi Yes with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
Network 4G: Available (supports Indian bands), 3G: Available, 2G: Available
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared Yes
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
NFC Chipset No

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Side
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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