Xiaomi·Premium · Released Mar 2021

POCO F3

The SD870 flagship-killer with 120 Hz AMOLED at $349.

76/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$349
Color · Night Black
Display
6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 870
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · f/1.79
Battery
4,520 mAh
Weight
196 g
Quick answer

The POCO F3 is a premium Xiaomi smartphone released Mar 2021, with a launch price of $349. It pairs the Snapdragon 870 with a 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz display, a 48 MP · f/1.79 main camera and a 4,520 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 76/100 — A genuine flagship-killer. Standout strengths: sd870 + 120 hz amoled at $349. and jack + ir blaster + stereo. Main trade-off: no ois.

AI Snapshot

A genuine flagship-killer.

Poco F3 paired the fast SD870 with a 120 Hz AMOLED at $349. No OIS and IP53 are the cuts, but the value was unbeatable in 2021.

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Subscores · 0–100
Display84
Camera68
Performance82
Battery76
Build76
Value86
  • SD870 + 120 Hz AMOLED at $349.
  • Jack + IR blaster + stereo.
  • 1,300-nit display.
  • Wi-Fi 6.

Full specifications

Type
AMOLED, 120 Hz
Size
6.67 inches
Resolution
2,400 × 1,080 px
Peak brightness
1,300 nits
Main
48 MP, f/1.79
Ultrawide
8 MP
Macro
5 MP
Selfie
20 MP

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -56.8%
This
700,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -57.6%
This
1,230
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -59.3%
This
3,300
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -61.3%
This
24.0 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

How the POCO F3 compares

POCO F3iPhone 12 Pro MaxPOCO F5 Pro
SpecEagle score767676
ChipsetSnapdragon 870Apple A14 BionicSnapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Display6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz6.7" OLED 60 Hz6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz
Main camera48 MP · f/1.7912 MP · f/1.664 MP · f/1.8
Battery4,520 mAh3,687 mAh5,160 mAh
Launch price$349$1,099$499

Frequently asked questions

When was the POCO F3 released?

The POCO F3 was released in Mar 2021.

How much does the POCO F3 cost?

The POCO F3 launched at $349 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).

What is the POCO F3 screen size and type?

The POCO F3 has a 6.67" AMOLED 120 Hz display, reaching up to 1,300 nits peak brightness.

What chipset does the POCO F3 use?

The POCO F3 is powered by the Snapdragon 870 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the POCO F3 have?

The POCO F3 ships with 6 GB · 128 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the POCO F3 battery capacity?

The POCO F3 has a 4,520 mAh battery.

How fast does the POCO F3 charge?

The POCO F3 supports 33 W wired charging.

What is the POCO F3 main camera?

The POCO F3 has a 48 MP · f/1.79 main camera.

Does the POCO F3 have 5G?

The POCO F3 supports 5G (Sub-6).

Is the POCO F3 waterproof?

The POCO F3 is rated IP53 for dust and water resistance.

How much does the POCO F3 weigh?

The POCO F3 weighs 196 g.

What colours does the POCO F3 come in?

The POCO F3 is available in 3 colours: Night Black, Deep Ocean Blue, Arctic White.

Is the POCO F3 worth buying?

Poco F3 paired the fast SD870 with a 120 Hz AMOLED at $349. No OIS and IP53 are the cuts, but the value was unbeatable in 2021. SpecEagle gives the POCO F3 an editorial score of 76/100.

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