Launch report · Xiaomi
POCO M3: 6000 mAh budget hero with bold leatherette design.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2020·$149·Score 58/100
Poco M3 turned heads with its oversized camera plate and Poco-yellow finish, then backed it with a 6000 mAh cell, stereo speakers and a 48 MP main at $149 — a standout budget value of late 2020.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.53" FHD+ IPS
Chipset
Snapdragon 662
RAM
4 GB
Storage
64/128 GB + microSD
Battery
6000 mAh, 18W
Main camera
48 MP + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth
Weight
198 g
What stands out
- 6000 mAh battery at just $149
- Stereo speakers rare in this tier
- Bold standout design
What to watch
- Snapdragon 662 modest
- No ultrawide camera
- 2 MP filler lenses
The phone it has to beat
Huawei Y9 Prime (2019)
$240 · score 68/100