POCO has just launched their latest flagship killer smartphones, the POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro. POCO X3 Pro will be available in Malaysia on 24th March 2021 and price starts from RM999 whereas POCO F3 will be available from March 27 at a starting price of RM1,399. Let’s learn more about both flagship killers smartphone.
POCO F3 : Beast or best? You decide it!
POCO F3 comes with the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile with Adreno 650 GPU that offers an impressive performance for heavy user and gamers. POCO F3 has two variants, 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, which uses LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage to provide faster read-write speeds for multitasking. Mobile gamers will be cool to hear that F3 also has LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus to stay cool when gaming on long hours.
POCO F3 is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 on both front and back. For connectivity, the F3 is 5G and WiFi 6 ready so users can expect a fast and stable internet connection.
POCO F3 screen is one of the best you can get, a 6.67″ AMOLED display with 120hz fast refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate and the fine-tuned touch algorithm. The screen also has MEMC technology, HDR10+ certified display, along with the True Display and True Color features, provides a truly eye-pleasing viewing experience with vibrant, highly accurate colour. For the audio department, F3 uses the dual speaker setup with Dolby Atmos which offers impressive audio experience for videos, music, and games.
POCO F3 has a triple camera setup which features a 48MP main camera with 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel, an 119° ultra-wide lens, and a 5MP telemacro camera that supports 3cm – 7cm autofocus. For selfie lovers, the 20MP front camera also supports Night Mode selfie. The F3 has a triple-microphone setup and comes with Audio Zoom feature.
Last but not least, POCO F3 can last the whole day thanks to the 4,520mAh battery with Middle Middle Tab (MMT) technology. POCO fans will be happy to hear there is a 33W in-box fast charger included which can charged the device to 100% in just 52 minutes. POCO F3 comes in three colors Arctic White, Night Black and Deep Ocean Blue.
POCO X3 Pro: Speedy performance for budget conscious
POCO X3 Pro uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 with Adreno 640 GPU which is one of the most powerful 4G mobile platforms currently on the market. With enhanced UFS 3.1, the device offers fast read and write speeds so users can open an app immediately. Those who love to gaming long hours would glad to hear X3 Pro comes with LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus to keep the internal to stay cool.
POCO X3 Pro still uses the 6.67″ FHD+ DotDisplay with a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate, ensuring a super responsive, low-latency gameplay experience. The display uses DynamicSwitch to optimize refresh rate for different applications. The display now is using Corning Gorilla Glass 6 for optimal protection. X3 Pro also uses the dual speaker setup for stunning sound and precisely tuned Z-axis linear motor that generates lively vibrations.
POCO X3 Pro has a quad-camera rear setup featuring a 48MP main camera supporting 1.6um 4-in-1 Super Pixels, 119° ultra-wide camera lens offers Night Mode, macro camera and depth sensor. For security, an easily-accessible and accurate side-mounted fingerprint sensor will secure the device.
POCO X3 Pro can offers a battery life of up to two full days thanks to a 5,160mAh battery. Together with Built-in MMT technology and a 33W in-box fast charger, you can always charge the device instantly. The device also has a refined design with three new eye-catching colors, Arctic White, Night Black and Deep Ocean Blue. The 3D curved back instantly draws in the eyes with a rainbow finish that beautifully catches the light at different angles, a trendy look that pairs elegantly with the bold chroma POCO logo and a vertical finish line” stripe running down the middle.
Pricing and availability
Starting from March 24, POCO X3 Pro will be available in two storage variants – 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, priced at RM999 and RM1,299 respectively, and can be purchased at Xiaomi Official Store Global on Shopee. For a limited time, from March 24 (00:00 GMT+8) to March 25 (23:59 GMT+8), POCO X3 Pro will be available at a special price of RM899 for the 6GB+128GB and RM1,099 for the 8GB+256GB, while stocks last.
POCO F3 will be available from March 27, and comes in two storage variants – 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB, priced at RM1,399 and RM1,699 respectively, and can be purchased at Xiaomi Official Store Global on Lazada. For a limited time, from March 27 (00:00 GMT+8) to March 28 (23:59 GMT+8), POCO X3 Pro will be available at a special price of RM1,299 for the 6GB+128GB and RM1,499 for the 8GB+256GB, while stocks last.