POCO Global announced its independence during the launch of its brand new entry-level smartphone, POCO M3, on November 24, 2020. Featuring a 48MP triple camera setup, a large 6000 mAh battery, a beautiful FHD+ display, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 chipset that's tuned for optimal power consumption.
POCO M3 marks the debut of the M-series of POCO Global: the brand's foray into a totally new category. The new product line builds on the success of POCO Global competing with its F-series with top-of-the-line flagships, as well as the impact of its X series in the mid-range category, opening the brand to a new set of global tech enthusiasts.
POCO M3 - 6000mAh battery, 6.53" FHD+ Dot Drop display, 48MP triple camera setup, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor
6,000mAh battery - Superb battery life without compromises
Equipped with the largest battery capacity in its class, with its mighty 6,000mAh high charge cycle battery, POCO M3 guarantees that even the most avid gamers will be completely driven to browse, connect, and stream throughout the day. Under light usage, the phone is expected to last over 5 days, and slightly below 3 days under moderate usage. During a heavy usage, it takes approximately 1.5 days for the battery to be fully drained. Meanwhile, this device guarantess a long-lasting experience with its specially engineered battery, equipped to withstand high temperatures and almost 2.5 years of usage without significant deterioration.
In addition to its durability, POCO M3 offers a faster and more reliable charging speed for users with its MIUI ultra battery saving mode and 18W fast charge. The unit comes with a 22.5W in-box charger and supports reverse wired charging.
6.53" FHD+ Dot Drop display - Stunning display for endless entertainment
POCO M3 features a 6.53-inch FHD+ Dot Drop display with 2340x1080 high resolution, along with an incredible 1,500:1 contrast ratio and 19.5:9 aspect ratio for a stunning viewing experience from edge to edge, indeed a real entertainment beast.
The front screen boasts of a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 offering sufficient protection against drops and scratches, while the textured back cover provides a safe grip and a superior light-weight feeling. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is equipped that allows for a minimalist design of the front screen without compromising user accessibility.
POCO M3 is gentle on the eyes in more ways than one - it is certified TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, ensuring users can watch hours of content with minimal eye strain. This budget smartphone delivers superior sound with heavy bass for an immersive indoor entertainment experience with a double speaker system with dust blaster.
Powerful 48MP triple camera setup with bonus photography features
POCO M3 flaunts an attractively priced 48MP triple camera on the smartphone market, backed by a 2MP macro camera and 2MP depth sensor, ready to take users photography skills to the next level. Meanwhile, with the device's 8MP selfie camera, the selfie game is sure to stay powerful.
The device's camera comes with bonus photography features. The movie frame brings a cinematic flavor to images, while Time-lapse uses varying speed values to record multiple scenes. By improving the color contrast, Night Mode boosts images taken in dark settings, while Color Focus will pop unique shades so that you can stick out like a stud.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor - Delivering brilliant mobile performance without breaking the bank
POCO M3 provides a brilliant experience never seen before in this price tier, featuring a Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 processor composed of a quad-core 2.0GHz Kryo 260 Gold and another quad-core Kryo 260 Silver running at 1.8GHz top speed. You will get a smooth gaming and video experience with the Qualcomm Adreno 610 GPU coupled with 4GB of RAM, and the ability to store high-quality images at half the size. The 11nm processor of POCO M3 provides higher efficiency, less heat generation, and lower power consumption, making it a must-have device in its class. You will be edging out the competition when it comes to opening apps and games faster than your opponent with its UFS storage that promises better performance, speed, and multitasking. It has up to 128GB of internal storage which can be expanded to 256GB via the microSD card slot.
Using MIUI 12 for POCO powered by Android 10 operating system, experience effortless entertainment from the palm of your hand. The MIUI Game Booster helps users to monitor real-time CPU and GPU usage, while the voice changer provides your gaming experience with a little spice. You can also position your screen on an external monitor to ensure that your friends can share in the fun.
POCO M3 stands out with its unique design
POCO M3 offers a sleek build at less than 200g that won't weigh you down. The device comes in Cool Blue, POCO Yellow, and Power Black, and is made of a material (distinctive faux leather finish) that guarantees that your grip will not be lost. The revamped side-mounted fingerprint scanner is easily accessible and features a smaller groove and rounded corners to eliminate sharp edges, enabling users to unlock their phone easily. With its 6,000 mAh battery weighing less than rivals, the POCO M3 also provides 20 percent more battery life.
Other highlights
It has a dedicated microSD card slot or the 2+1 card slot found on the left side which houses the dual SIM tray and a microSD card.
The IR blaster, secondary speakers, noise-canceling mic and a 3.5mm audio port are placed on the top. The primary microphone, speaker grills, and the USB Type-C port are at the bottom part.
POCO M3 specs
6.53-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display, 1080x2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (395 ppi)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Android 10, MIUI 12.0.1
Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 octa-core 2.0GHz
Adreno 610
4GB LPDDR4X RAM
64GB/128GB internal storage
microSD card slot up to 512GB
Triple rear cameras:
48 MP, f/1.79, PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4 (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4 (depth sensor)
Single front camera:
8 MP, f/2.05
Dual Nano-SIM, 4G LTE
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE
GPS with aGPS support, GLONASS
FM radio
3.5mm headphone jack (Hi-Res Audio certified)
Dual speakers (0.76cc-equivalent sound chamber)
IR blaster
USB Type-C 2.0
Fingerprint sensor
Li-Po 6000 mAh, 18W fast-charging
162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm
3 color variants — Cool Blue, POCO Yellow, and Power Black
Poco M3 Pricing and Availability in the Philippines
The POCO M3 will be exclusively available online on Lazada for PHP 6,990 (4GB + 64GB variant) and PHP 7,990 (4GB + 128GB variant). Those who will purchase the smartphones from 12AM to 2AM will receive a freebie, the Mi In-Ear headphones Basic Piston Earphone (while stocks last). Moreover, the smartphone will be available at an early bird price for PHP 5,990 (4GB+64GB) and PHP 6,990 (4GB+128GB) for a limited time from November 27 to 28.
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