POCO C3

Poco has launched mid-range phones and products with flagship-like features. Now, the company has introduced its entry-level device called the C3. This phone has launched with a 6.5-inch HD+ display with resolution of 720x1600 pixels. It runs on MIUI 12 version which is based on Android 10 operating system. The phone comes powered by octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 processor with 2GB and 3GB RAM with 32GB and 64GB internal storage which is further expandable. The phone packs triple rear cameras, which includes 13MP primary wide sensor, 2MP macro sensor and 2MP depth sensor. At the front, you get a 5MP camera for selfies. Poco C3 packs a 5,000mAh battery and supports 10W charging via microUSB 2.0 port.

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₹6799.00

32 GB

32 GB 64 GB

Processor : MediaTek Helio G35
RAM : 3 GB
Storage : 32 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Single (5 MP, f/2.2 Camera(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 C3: Pros & Cons

8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • Big screen with HD+ resolution
  • Decent hardware in tow
  • Good cameras at the back
  • Multiple storage options
  • Long battery backup
  • Bad Stuff
  • 2GB RAM not sufficient
  • microUSB 2.0 port for charging and data transfer
Verdict
Xiaomi Poco C3 gives you everything that one asks from a budget phone. Big screen, capable hardware in tow, decent cameras and a long battery backup. However, we would have liked the C3 to get a microUSB 2.0, especially when the market has moved to USB Type C in 2020.

POCO C3 Details

Display, Design
Poco C3 sports a 6.5-inch HD+ display with 720x1600 pixels resolution. The display offers pixel density 269 ppi and screen to body ratio of 81 percent. The front screen gets a waterdrop notch which houses the front camera. At the back, you have a square-shaped module which includes the triple cameras. You also have the rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
Processor, Triple Rear Camera
Poco has used the octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 processor to power the C3, and the chipset features PowerVR GE8320 GPU and paired with 2GB or 3GB RAM. You get storage options 32GB and 64GB, which is further expandable using the microSD slot. The phone runs on MIUI 12 version which based on Android 10. Poco C3 features triple rear cameras, which includes a 13MP primary wide sensor, 2MP macro sensor and 2MP depth sensor. You also have a 5MP front camera for selfies. You can shoot 1080p videos at 30FPS using the primary rear camera and the front camera.
Battery, Connectivity
Poco C3 packs a 5,000mAh battery which supports 10W charging via microUSB 2.0 port. In terms of connectivity, the phone offers Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS with GLONASS and NFC.

POCO C3 Specifications

Summary

Processor MediaTek Helio G35
Display 6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
Storage 32 GB
Front Camera Single (5 MP, f/2.2 Camera(1.12 m pixel size))
Rear Camera Triple (13 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera(1.75µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size))
Battery 5000 mAh
RAM 3 GB

General

Launch Date October 6, 2020
Dimensions 6.49 x 3.03 x 0.35 inch (164.9 x 77 x 9 mm)
Weight 194 grams
Face unlock Yes
Water Resistant Yes, Splash proof
Colors Arctic Blue, Lime Green, Matte Black

Processor

Chipset MediaTek Helio G35
CPU Octa core, 2.3GHz, Cortex A53
Architecture 64-bit
Graphics PowerVR GE8320

Software

Operating System Android v10 (Q)
Custom UI MIUI

Storage

Internal Memory 32 GB
RAM 3 GB
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 512 GB (Dedicated)

Display

Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels
Size 6.53 inches (16.59 cms)
Display Type IPS LCD
Aspect ratio 20:9
Bezel-less display Yes, with Waterdrop notch
Brightness 400 nits
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 81.08 %
Pixel Density 269 pixels per inch (ppi)

Camera

Flash Rear (LED Flash), Front (Screen flash)
Rear Triple (13 MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, depth Camera(1.75µm pixel size) + 2 MP, f/2.4 Camera(1.75µm pixel size))
Front Single (5 MP, f/2.2 Camera(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, Front: 1920x1080 @ 30 fps

Battery

Standby Time Up to 586 Hours(2G)
Charging speed 20% to 100% in 02h 45m 01s (in-house tested)
Type Li-Polymer
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Talk time Up to 37 Hours(4G)
Wireless Charging No

Connectivity

USB OTG Support Yes
SIM Configuration Dual SIM (SIM1: Nano) (SIM2: Nano)
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.0
Wi-Fi Yes with a/b/g/n
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 microUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
NFC Chipset No

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor No
Other Sensor Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
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