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POCO F3

Reference Price (USD)

$349

Availability and local prices may vary.

Processor

Powered by Snapdragon 870 5G

Main Camera

48MP Main Camera

Display

6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED

Battery

4520 mAh Battery (33W Fast Charging)

Key Features & Connectivity

5G Supported
NFC Enabled
eSIM Support
Wi-Fi 6/7 Ready
Water Resistant
Headphone Jack
ColorsArctic White, Night Black, Deep Ocean Blue
Water RatingIP53 Splash-proof
Release DateMarch 27, 2021
OS Support2 Years OS Updates
Made InChina

POCO F3 Overview

The POCO F3 is a Poco smartphone released in March 2021 with a US reference price of $349. It runs on the Snapdragon 870 5G, has a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, uses a 48MP Main Camera and packs a 4520 mAh battery. It supports 5G.

General Information

Reference Price (USD)
$349
Phone Weight
196 g
Physical Dimensions
163.7 x 76.4 x 7.8 mm
Build Material
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame
SIM Layout
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Water & Dust Rating
IP53, dust and splash protection
Manufactured In
China
Phone Variants
6GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB

Display Specs

Display Architecture
AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+
Screen Estate
6.67 inches
Resolution Metric
1080 x 2400 pixels
Screen Refresh Rate
120Hz
Peak Brightness
1300 nits (peak)
HDR Protocol
HDR10+
Scratch Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Pixel Density
395 ppi

Hardware and Specification

System on Chip (SoC)
Qualcomm SM8250-AC Snapdragon 870 5G
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Octa-core
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)
Adreno 650
Silicon Fabrication
7 nm
System Memory (RAM)
6GB, 8GB
Internal Storage
128GB, 256GB
Flash Storage Standard
UFS 3.1
Geekbench Benchmark
950 / 3100
Vapor Cooling System
LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus

Primary Camera System

Total CamerasTriple
Main Sensor48 MP, f/1.8
Ultrawide Lens8 MP, f/2.2
Telephoto ZoomN/A
Macro Capture5 MP, f/2.4 (telemacro)
Image StabilizationNo
Camera FlashLED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps

Front Selfie Camera

Front Resolution20 MP, f/2.5
Selfie HDR ModeHDR
Portrait FeaturesYes
Video Capabilities1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging System

Cell Battery Capacity
4520 mAh
Wired Charging Speed
33W wired
Wireless Charging
N/A
Reverse Wireless
N/A
In-box Charger Brick
Yes (Included in retail box)
Port Type & USB Version
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Network & Connectivity

5G Band Connectivity
Supported
Wireless LAN (WiFi)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Bluetooth Protocol
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Capability
Yes (Supports contact payments)
Satelite Navigation (GPS)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Infrared Blaster
Yes (Built-in IR transceiver)
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No (Relies on USB-C or Bluetooth)

Sensors

Fingerprint Scanner
Side-mounted
Gyroscope
Yes (3-axis gyroscope)
Compass / Magnetometer
Yes (Supports compass apps)
Accelerometer
Yes (Motion detection)
Face Unlock Support
Yes

Software & AI Ecosystem

Operating System (OS)
Android 11, MIUI 12 for POCO
Long Term Update Promise
2 Years OS Updates
Suite of AI Tooling
Audio Zoom
Circle to Search support
No
Generative AI Image Editor
No
Realtime Live Interpreter
No
Next-Gen AI Voice assistant
No

Pros

  • • 5G connectivity support for blazing-fast mobile data speeds.
  • • Smooth and intuitive software experience right out of the box.
  • • Bemarkably efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G processor handles multitasking and gaming effortlessly.
  • • Fast charging technology minimizes downtime between charges.

Cons

  • • May feel slightly bulky or heavy for users who prefer ultra-light smartphones.
  • • Lacks a 3.5mm headphone jack, requiring wireless or USB-C audio solutions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What storage options are available for the POCO F3?

The POCO F3 comes in multiple storage configurations. Visit the full specs page for detailed information on available RAM and storage variants in the US market.

What processor powers the POCO F3?

The POCO F3 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, which provides fast and efficient performance for everyday tasks, gaming, and multitasking.

How long does the POCO F3 battery last?

With its 4520 mAh battery, the POCO F3 comfortably lasts a full day of heavy usage including streaming, browsing, and social media.

What is the display size on the POCO F3?

The POCO F3 features a 6.67 inches display that offers vibrant colors, smooth scrolling, and excellent viewing angles for all types of content.

Is the POCO F3 worth buying in the USA?

Absolutely. The POCO F3 offers a strong combination of performance, camera quality, battery life, and build quality, making it a smart purchase for US buyers.

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