POCO M3
6000 mAh budget hero with bold leatherette design.
The POCO M3 is a budget Xiaomi smartphone released Nov 2020, with a launch price of $149. It pairs the Snapdragon 662 with a 6.53" FHD+ IPS display, a 48 MP + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth main camera and a 6000 mAh, 18W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 58/100 — Big battery, bold looks. Standout strengths: 6000 mah battery at just $149 and stereo speakers rare in this tier. Main trade-off: snapdragon 662 modest.
Big battery, bold looks.
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.
Read the full review- 6000 mAh battery at just $149
- Stereo speakers rare in this tier
- Bold standout design
Full specifications
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How the POCO M3 compares
| POCO M3 | Galaxy S7 | POCO M6 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 58 | 58 | 58 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 662 | SD 820 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.53" FHD+ IPS | 5.1" QHD AMOLED | 6.79" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth | 12 MP · f/1.7 | 108 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh, 18W | 3,000 mAh | 5,030 mAh |
| Launch price | $149 | $670 | $160 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the POCO M3 released?
The POCO M3 was released in Nov 2020.
How much does the POCO M3 cost?
The POCO M3 launched at $149 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the POCO M3 screen size and type?
The POCO M3 has a 6.53" FHD+ IPS display.
What chipset does the POCO M3 use?
The POCO M3 is powered by the Snapdragon 662 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the POCO M3 have?
The POCO M3 ships with 4 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the POCO M3 battery capacity?
The POCO M3 has a 6000 mAh, 18W battery.
What is the POCO M3 main camera?
The POCO M3 has a 48 MP + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth main camera.
Does the POCO M3 have a headphone jack?
The POCO M3 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the POCO M3 weigh?
The POCO M3 weighs 198 g.
What colours does the POCO M3 come in?
The POCO M3 is available in 3 colours: Power Black, Cool Blue, Poco Yellow.
Is the POCO M3 worth buying?
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. SpecEagle gives the POCO M3 an editorial score of 58/100.
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