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Poco M3 Pro 5G

Launch Date: 08 Jun, 2021
Poco M3 Pro 5G
₹13,999
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Key Features

  • 64GB, 128GB Storage / 4GB, 6GB RAM
  • 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Camera, 8 MP Front Camera
  • 6.5 inches 1080 x 2400 pixels Display
  • MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm), Octa Core
  • Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery
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Full Specification

Camera

Primary camera
48 MP (f/1.8,wide) + 2 MP (f/2.4,macro) + 2 MP (f/2.4,depth) Triple Camera with LED Flash
Front Camera
8 MP (f/2.0,wide) Camera
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Camera Features
HDR, Portrait, Panorama

Processor

Chipset
MediaTek MT6833 Dimensity 700 5G (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (Dual 2.2GHz Cortex-A76 + Hexa 2GHz Cortex-A55 CPUs)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2

General

Operating System
Android OS, 11
Custom UI
MIUI 12
Device type
Phablet
Sim
Dual Sim
Colours
Power Black, Cool Blue, POCO Yellow

Multimedia

Audio Player
MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB
Video Player
MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF
Games
Yes
FM Radio
Yes
Speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
3.5mm Audio Jack

Storage

Internal Storage
64 GB (UFS 2.2) Storage
RAM
4 GB LPDDR4X RAM
External Storage
up to 1 TB
Card Slot
microSD Card (dedicated slot)
Phonebook
Unlimited
Messaging
SMS, MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
Call Records
Unlimited

Connectivity

GPRS
Yes
Edge
Yes
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
v5.1, A2DP, LE
Infrared Port
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG
GPS Facility
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Browser
HTML5
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A

Battery

Type
Non Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery

Announced

Status
Available in India
Global Release Date
May, 2021
Indian Release Date
08 June, 2021

Display

Screen size
6.5 inches
Technology
IPS LCD
Screen resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
Refresh Rate
90Hz Refresh rate
Display Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Touchscreen
Capacitive Touchscreen
Form Factor
Touch

Body

Dimensions
161.81 x 75.3 x 8.92 mm
Weight
190 g

More Features

Sensors
Fingerprint sensor (Side-Mounted), IR sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass
Other Features
18W Quick charging, Face unlock

Network Support

2G
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3G
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4G
Dual VoLTE
5G
Yes, 5G

Poco M3 Pro 5G Review

,Poco M3 Pro 5G: Design ,The Poco M3 Pro features a gradient finish which we have seen on numerous affordable and mid-range smartphones in recent times. The blacked-out upper-left portion housing the camera module and the Poco branding is what gives it a distinct look. Unfortunately, the shimmering surface picks up fingerprints and is smudge prone if not wrapped in a case. It is slippery as well. ,The retail box comprises a transparent soft TPU case which you can use for added protection. The handset has a slim profile compared to the standard variant which allows for easy usage. But the tall form factor makes it slightly difficult for single-hand operations. That’s the case with most of the smartphones nowadays that offer a large screen including its rival, i.e, the Realme 8 5G. ,The front panel is neatly designed with slim side borders and a punch-hole at the centre-top of the display. The company has used an IPS LCD display which has 1080p FHD+ resolution and a higher 90Hz refresh rate. Poco is known for equipping a higher refresh rate in its affordable devices. ,In fact, the brand is amongst those few which have introduced smartphones with a 120Hz refresh rate under Rs. 20,000 price mark. The Poco M3’s panel is balanced in all aspects. The color production and viewing angles are good. However, the sunlight legibility is where this handset lacks. The output is decent not great with streaming apps.  ,While there are no issues with clarity, it isn’t as vivid as an AMOLED panel would have been. Do note that the refresh rate is set to 60Hz by default. You will need to change the settings manually to use the 90Hz settings. ,  ,Poco M3 Pro 5G: Hardware Performance ,Unlike the standard variant that uses a Qualcomm processor, the M3 Pro 5G is equipped with a MediaTek chipset; Dimensity 700 SoC to be precise. The new-generation octa-core 5G processor drives its rival, i.e, the Realme 8 5G as well. Power delivery is good with this processor. There are no noticeable lags in the performance when two or more apps are running in the background. ,The device has a 4GB/ 6GB RAM option; select the latter to be sure of a better multitasking experience. Storage options are also dual; you can either select the 64GB model or the 128GB, model. There is additional microSD card support as well to suffice all the requirements. The gaming experience has been decent. We didn’t find any persistent device heat-up issues which come as a respite. ,The battery powering the Poco M3 Pro 5G is a 5,000 mAh unit that supports 18W fast charging. While the current norm is a 6,000 mAh battery for mid-range and budget smartphones, the 5,000 mAh unit packed inside the M3 Pro 5G doesn’t disappoint. It takes close to two hours for a full recharge, but the power delivery you get is more than half a day. That’s with moderate to extensive usage including HD video playback and gaming. ,  ,Poco M3 Pro 5G: Suitable For General Photography ,The Poco M3 Pro 5G has a triple-lens camera module where the primary sensor is a 48MP lens accompanied by a pair of 2MP depth and macro sensors. The rear cameras capture 12MP pixel-binned images by default and support up to 1080p video recording.  ,The camera performance is decent if not super great. The image output is clear but not as sharp and refined. The daylight images don’t show washed-out colors, so you wouldn’t be disappointed there. The camera app has additional shooting modes such as HDR, Portrait, Pro, Time-lapse, and Slow-motion. ,Bokeh shots are well-defined, with no artificial-looking background blur. The stability is average with video 1080p video recording. For low-light imaging, the camera app has a dedicated Night mode. But, the images tend to appear grainy in dark lit situations.  ,An 8MP camera handles the selfies and also serves the purpose of video calling. It is a decent setup overall for social media uploads and calling. The selfie camera’s performance is good with well-lit situations. However, low-light performance is average here as well. ,  ,Poco M3 Pro 5G: Software, Benchmark Performance ,The Poco M3 Pro 5G uses the Android 11 OS which is wrapped around MIUI 12.0.2 skin. It’s a familiar UI we have seen on Redmi and other recent Poco offerings. You don’t get a stock Android UI, rather the pre-installed bloatware makes the UI a bit cluttered.  ,Not all the pre-installed third-party apps can be manually installed which is a hassle at times with all unwanted spam notifications. You do get all the Android 11 goodies including improved gesture-based navigations, Digital Wellbeing, and others. The Poco M3 Pro 5G’s performance has been fair with the benchmark tests.  ,In the Geehbench 5’s single-core test, the device scored 557 points, while in the multi-core test it logged 1,573 points. In the Sling Shot Extreme test on 3D Mark, the device achieved 2,406 points. Lastly, in the PC Mark’s Work Performance the device managed to achieve 8,464 points. ,  ,Poco M3 Pro 5G: Packs All You Need? ,The Poco M3 Pro is designed for budget-conscious consumers who need a 5G-ready handset. If we speak of the pricing, the base model with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage option is priced at Rs. 13,999, while the 6GB RAM model can be purchased at Rs. 15,999.  ,This is competitive pricing which lands this device against the likes of the Realme 8 5G, the Realme Narzo 30 Pro 5G and the Redmi Note 10S. The pricing here is definitely an edge over the rivals in addition to the 90Hz display and a 5,000 mAh battery.

Pros

  • Affordable 5G Smartphone With Dimensity 700 Soc

  • 90Hz FHD+ IPS LCD Display With punch-hole design

  • Big 5,000 mah battery with fast charging support

Cons

  • Cluttered UI

  • No dedicated ultra-wide-angle camera sensor

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