Poco X3 Launch Highlights: Poco X3 NFC launched; here are the details
Poco X3 Price in India, Specifications, Features Launch Event Live Updates: Here's everything you need to know about Poco X3.
By: Tech Desk | New Delhi |
Updated: September 8, 2020 8:57:04 am
Poco X3's camera interface (Source: Twitter/Angus Kai Ho Ng)
Poco X3 Price, Specifications, Features, Launch Live Updates: The much-talked-about Poco X3 is has launched in an online event that will broadcast on Poco Global’s Youtube channel and social media handles. The mid-range smartphone sports a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.
As confirmed earlier, the Poco X3 is be powered by the all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor which is built for gaming. It has a quad-camera setup on the back with 64MP primary camera which was been confirmed by Poco’s Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng on Twitter ahead of the launch.
The Poco X3 comes packed with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The camera of Poco X2’s successor uses pixel binning technique that will help provide 64MP results to images of 16MP resolution. The smartphone is yet to launch in the Indian market. Rumours suggest that the Poco X3 could launch in the country later this month. The date is yet to be confirmed.
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Poco X3 Price in India, Specifications, Features Launch Event Live Updates: The much-talked-about Poco X3 is has launched in an online event that will broadcast on Poco Global's Youtube channel and social media handles. The mid-range smartphone sports a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.
08:57 (IST)08 Sep 2020
Poco X3 vs Poco X2
The Poco X3 NFC was launched in an online global event today and the phone is clearly made keeping in mind the smartphone gaming audience. The power-packed Poco X2 successor does have a lot of new features and also has a number of similarities with its predecessor. The phone is yet to be launched in the Indian market. The Poco X3 is expected to hit the country later this month. Read here to know how Poco X3 and Poco X2 compare.
18:17 (IST)07 Sep 2020
Poco X3 price
Poco X3's 6GB 64GB variant is priced at 229 euros (Rs 19,887 approximately) whereas the 6GB 128GB is priced at 269 euros (Rs 23360.50). However, early bird pricing is 20 euros cheaper. Initially, the base variant will be available at 199 euros (Rs 17,281) and top variant at 249 euros (Rs 21,623). For early birds, the top variant will also come with BlackShark FunCooler.
18:09 (IST)07 Sep 2020
More details about Poco X3
It will also have basic features like IR Blaster, NFC and headphone jack. Poco X3 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It has an IP53 splash-proof rating. There is an anti-bacterial case with the phone as well. It will run MIUI 12 out of the box with Poco Launcher 2.0. The smartphone will receive three years of consistent system updates.
18:06 (IST)07 Sep 2020
Poco X3's new filters
There are a few filters as well including the Gold Vibe mode, Cyberpunk mode. Poco X3 has AI Skyscaping 3.0 which can change any day shot into a night shot.
18:03 (IST)07 Sep 2020
Poco X3 camera
Poco X3 has a quad-camera setup on the back. Its main camera is a 64MP Sony IMX 682 sensor which has a huge sensor size and 1.6 micron 4-in-1 Super Pixel. There is a 119-degree ultra-wide-angle camera alongside a Telemacro camera and depth sensor.
18:01 (IST)07 Sep 2020
Partnership with BlackShark
Poco announces partnership with Black Shark. To improve the gaming performance there are two accessories -- Black Shark FunCooler and Black Shark FunchoolerPro.
17:59 (IST)07 Sep 2020
More features for gaming
For an improved gaming performance it has a Z-axis linear motor for haptic feedback. On the sound front, it has dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio. Users will be able to clear the dust off the speakers with just one tab. It comes with a voice changer and sound quality optimisation for gaming.
17:55 (IST)07 Sep 2020
Poco X3's battery
Poco X3 will have a 5,160 mAh battery. Poco claims it can give 10 hours of gaming or 17 hours of video playback on a single charge. It will support 33W fast-charging which will fully charge the phone in 65 minutes.
17:52 (IST)07 Sep 2020
Higher touch sampling rate
The Poco X3 will have a higher touch sampling rate of 240Hz which is expected to improve the gaming experience and give the players an edge over others. It also has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front.
17:50 (IST)07 Sep 2020
Poco X3's display
Poco X3 comes with a 6.67’’ FHD display with a TINY DotDisplay which is 3.8mm in size. It has a 120Hz screen refresh rate and the users will have the option of switching to 90Hz for more power efficiency. It will also have a DynamicSwitch 120Hz refresh rate to conserve battery. While viewing a still image it will drop down to 50Hz.
It comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD card. Poco X3 will also come with LiquidCool Technology 1.0 which will have a 70 per cent larger heat pipe. Poco claims that it will be perfect for hours of gaming with the new technology.
17:42 (IST)07 Sep 2020
Poco X3 processor
As confirmed earlier, Poco X3 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with an AnTuTu benchmark score of 30,1581. It is coupled with Andreno 618 GPU for smooth gaming performance up to 800 MHz.
There is a big 'Poco' logo on the rear panel of the phone. It comes with a streamlined 3D curved back. It comes in two colour variant -- Shadow Gray and Cobalt Blue.
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Poco X3's global variant will feature NFC. However, when the smartphone is launched in India it may not feature NFC. The mid-range smartphone has a gaming-centric processor.
Poco X3 Price in India, Specifications, Features Launch Event Live Updates: The Poco X3 is be powered by the all-new Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor which is built for gaming. It has a quad-camera setup on the back with 64MP primary camera which was been confirmed by Poco’s Product Marketing Manager and Global Spokesperson, Angus Kai Ho Ng on Twitter ahead of the launch. The Poco X3 comes packed with a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The camera of Poco X2’s successor uses pixel binning technique that will help provide 64MP results to images of 16MP resolution. The smartphone is yet to launch in the Indian market. Rumours suggest that the Poco X3 could launch in the country later this month. The date is yet to be confirmed.
Poco X3's camera interface (Source: Twitter/Angus Kai Ho Ng)
The Poco X3 NFC was launched in an online global event today and the phone is clearly made keeping in mind the smartphone gaming audience. The power-packed Poco X2 successor does have a lot of new features and also has a number of similarities with its predecessor. The phone is yet to be launched in the Indian market. The Poco X3 is expected to hit the country later this month. Read here to know how Poco X3 and Poco X2 compare.
Poco X3's 6GB 64GB variant is priced at 229 euros (Rs 19,887 approximately) whereas the 6GB 128GB is priced at 269 euros (Rs 23360.50). However, early bird pricing is 20 euros cheaper. Initially, the base variant will be available at 199 euros (Rs 17,281) and top variant at 249 euros (Rs 21,623). For early birds, the top variant will also come with BlackShark FunCooler.
It will also have basic features like IR Blaster, NFC and headphone jack. Poco X3 has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It has an IP53 splash-proof rating. There is an anti-bacterial case with the phone as well. It will run MIUI 12 out of the box with Poco Launcher 2.0. The smartphone will receive three years of consistent system updates.
There are a few filters as well including the Gold Vibe mode, Cyberpunk mode. Poco X3 has AI Skyscaping 3.0 which can change any day shot into a night shot.
Poco X3 has a quad-camera setup on the back. Its main camera is a 64MP Sony IMX 682 sensor which has a huge sensor size and 1.6 micron 4-in-1 Super Pixel. There is a 119-degree ultra-wide-angle camera alongside a Telemacro camera and depth sensor.
Poco announces partnership with Black Shark. To improve the gaming performance there are two accessories -- Black Shark FunCooler and Black Shark FunchoolerPro.
For an improved gaming performance it has a Z-axis linear motor for haptic feedback. On the sound front, it has dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio. Users will be able to clear the dust off the speakers with just one tab. It comes with a voice changer and sound quality optimisation for gaming.
Poco X3 will have a 5,160 mAh battery. Poco claims it can give 10 hours of gaming or 17 hours of video playback on a single charge. It will support 33W fast-charging which will fully charge the phone in 65 minutes.
The Poco X3 will have a higher touch sampling rate of 240Hz which is expected to improve the gaming experience and give the players an edge over others. It also has a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on the front.
Poco X3 comes with a 6.67’’ FHD display with a TINY DotDisplay which is 3.8mm in size. It has a 120Hz screen refresh rate and the users will have the option of switching to 90Hz for more power efficiency. It will also have a DynamicSwitch 120Hz refresh rate to conserve battery. While viewing a still image it will drop down to 50Hz.
It comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. The storage is expandable up to 256GB via MicroSD card. Poco X3 will also come with LiquidCool Technology 1.0 which will have a 70 per cent larger heat pipe. Poco claims that it will be perfect for hours of gaming with the new technology.
As confirmed earlier, Poco X3 will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G processor with an AnTuTu benchmark score of 30,1581. It is coupled with Andreno 618 GPU for smooth gaming performance up to 800 MHz.
There is a big 'Poco' logo on the rear panel of the phone. It comes with a streamlined 3D curved back. It comes in two colour variant -- Shadow Gray and Cobalt Blue.
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Poco X3's global variant will feature NFC. However, when the smartphone is launched in India it may not feature NFC. The mid-range smartphone has a gaming-centric processor.
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