The POCO X3 NFC is officially unveiled last September 7 as it continues the legendary tradition of what POCO has been known since as the perfect daily driver with incredible everyday use and an optimized gaming experience.
During its global livestream launch, the POCO X3 NFC now features a a unique finish-line design and puts performance above all else, offering only the most useful high-end specs with no frills at a fraction of the usual price.
Exactly What The Features We Wanted
POCO X3 NFC sports a stunning edge-to-edge 6.67-inch FHD+ DotDisplay with a staggering combination of a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate.
It has DynamicSwitch function that allows the phone to save power by automatically switching between 50, 60, 90 and 120Hz depending on the use case and the format of content displayed on the screen. Meanwhile, the 240hz touch sampling rate further reinforces the phone’s extraordinary display capabilities, allowing it to beat most competition hollow.
The POCO X3 NFC supports the newest, most powerful and first smartphone to use the 700-series 4G processor of Qualcomm the Snapdragon 732G. It offers sustained peak performance and AI capabilities that will impress even the most demanding gamers thanks to its architecture based on the Kryo 470 octa-core CPU and Adreno 618 Elite Gaming series GPU.
To ensure steady operation and frictionless user experience, the device embeds LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus, combining an enlarged copper heat pipe with multiple layers of graphite that work together to reduce the heat of the phone’s processor by up to 6 degrees.
With Game Turbo 3.0 it tunes the phone in accordance with game requirements, that ensures users get the most out of the handset’s powerful hardware. Additionally, the phone’s Z-axis linear motor ensures superb haptic feedback with over 150 vibration modes for different scenarios.
It is equipped with a large 5,160 mAh battery that can last over two days under moderate usage. The handset supports 33W fast charging which not only means that the device can be charged to 100% in only 65 minutes, but also that a mere 30 minutes will fill it up to 62%.
POCO X3 NFC phone’s main camera is a flagship Sony IMX 682 sensor featuring an ƒ/1.89 aperture and 1.6?m 4-in-1 Super Pixel that produces detailed and ultra-clear pictures. It sports a top-notch rear quad-camera system consisting of a 64MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide angle camera, 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor.
On the front, the device sports a 20MP camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture and 1.6?m 4-in-1 Super Pixel, ideal for taking unblemished selfies.
The POCO X3 NFC packs a slew of creative features including six kaleidoscope options, Gold vibes mode, Cyberpunk mode, numerous new photo filters,as well as AI Skyscaping 3.0, presenting new creative ways to brighten up users’ social media feed.
For video enthusiasts the device supports 4K video recording as well as features including smooth video zoom, focus peaking and AE/AF lock.
Prices and availability
Starting from September 9, POCO X3 NFC’s 6GB+64GB variant will be available at PHP 10,990, and 6GB+128GB at PHP 12,990. The device will be available in two colors – Shadow Gray and Cobalt Blue.
As part of the first sale in The Philippines, a 48-hour deal for the 6GB+64GB variant will be available exclusively on Shopee on September 9 and 10at an early bird price of PHP 9,990, a PHP 1,000 price drop from its recommended retail price. In addition, customers will receive a complimentary POCO mousepad and a BlackShark Fun Cooler. As for the 6GB+128GB variant, it will be sold at an early bird price of PHP 11,990, a price drop of PHP 1,000 from PHP 12,990, and customers will receive a free POCO digital pouch and a BlackShark Fun Cooler Pro.
The device will be available in online and offline channels including Lazada and Authorized Mi Stores soon.
Specifications:
- Display: 67-inch FHD+ LCD DotDisplay, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification, HDR10, Wildvine L1 certified
- Refresh Rate: 240Hz touch sampling rate, 120Hz refresh rate
- Color: Shadow Gray, Cobalt Blue
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, Kyro 470 octa-core CPU
- Graphics: AdrenoTM 618 GPU with select Elite Gaming features
- Storage: 6GB+64GB / 6GB+128GB LPDDR4X RAM, UFS 2.1 storage
- Network Support: Dual SIM standby, Wi-Fi 5
- Cooling System: LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus
- Rear Camera: 64MP+13MP+2MP+2MP quad camera, Sony IMX682, 1/1.73 sensor, ƒ/1.89, Up to 4K 30fps, video recording, AI Skyscaping 3.0, Night Mode, ShootSteady video, Vlog mode
- Front Camera: 20MP in-display front camera (ƒ/2.2)
- Connection: Multifunctional NFC, IR blaster
- Dimensions: 3mm x 76.8mm x 9.4mm, 215g
- Security: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
- Battery & Charging: 5,160mAh (typ) high-capacity battery, 33W fast charging, USB Type-C
- Audio: Dual Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm headphone jack
- System: MIUI 12 based on Android 10
