POCO C3

Poco C3: Design

Poco C3 has arrived as the latest budget offering by the brand in the Indian market. The device features a dual-textured rear panel which gives it an appealing look. The handset features a square-shaped triple-rear camera array along with the LED flash. Right below it is the Poco branding. Moving to the front, the device flaunts a basic design. There are a waterdrop style notch and a thick bottom bezel.  The handset sports a 6.53-inch display which is an LCD panel that has an HD+ resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. This is standard for the majority of the budget smartphones available in the market. The device will be able to stream 720p videos on OTT platforms such as Netflix and YouTube.

Poco C3: Hardware Performance

The Poco C3 uses the MediaTek Helio G35 octa-core processor as its brain of operations. This is a new entry-level gaming processor which has a clock speed of 2.3Ghz. The processor is paired up with PowerVR GE8320 GPU to handle all the graphics. The device comes with up to 4GB RAM and 64GB onboard storage. The device has an additional up to 512GB microSD card support to suffice all the storage requirements. The smartphone is well equipped to handle day-to-day tasks with ease. The device will also deliver well on gaming with the help of new chipset.

Poco C3: Price To Specs Ratio

The Poco C3 is launched at an asking price of Rs. 7,499. You get the base model with 3GB RAM and 32GB storage at this price. The high-end variant which packs 4GB RAM and 32GB storage option is priced at Rs. 8,999. The device can be purchased in three different shades including Arctic Blue, Lime Green, and Matte Black. The device carries a competitive price tag considering the good set of internals it packs.

Poco C3: Camera Performance

The Poco C3 uses three cameras at the rear form imaging. The square-shaped camera setup features a 13MP primary sensor that has an f/2.2 aperture. There is a pair of 2MP sensors with an f/2.4 aperture that function as the macro and depth sensors. The device can click hardware-based bokeh effects and also offer standard shooting modes such as HDR and Panorama. The waterdrop notch is equipped with a 5MP camera sensor with an f/2.2 aperture. This is used to click selfies and for video calling.

Poco C3: Important/Highlight Features

The Poco C3’s highlight feature is its big 5,000 mAh battery. This huge battery combined with a basic set of hardware allows for a backup of more than a day on a single charge. Since this is a budget smartphone, it comes void of fast charging support and ships with a standard 10W charging technology. The software is handled by Android 10 OS with custom MIUI skin on top. The device comes with P2i splash-proof coating.

Poco C3: Verdict

Poco is a popular brand for budget smartphones in India. The Poco C3 is a well-rounded smartphone in the sub Rs. 10,000 price mark. Its processor is powerful for daily tasks and can handle gaming as well. The rear camera setup is suitable for daylight images. Also, the battery setup is big enough for longer backup.