Poco M3 back panelCredit: Dhruv Bhutani/ Android Authority

The entry-level smartphone market in India is perhaps the most fiercely raced segment in the country. Last-place year, the Poco M2 duked it out against alternatives from Redmi and Realme to offer one of the highest value for coin alternatives. Now, the symbol is back with its successor, the Poco M3. Here’s our first impressions of Poco’s latest.

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Poco M3: Design and equipment

In a sea of gradients and glass-metal sandwiches, Poco has crafted an eye-catching and unique visual identity for the Poco M3. It channels a bit of the OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk edition, but too classic telephones like the Lumia 1020 with its bright yellowish hue and unique camera layout. If you prefer a more subjugated inspection, black and dark blue variants are on offer as well.

Poco M3 in handCredit: Dhruv Bhutani/ Android Authority

The overall mitt feel of the phone is excellent. In my early thoughts, I acquired the textured layout at the back to be particularly nice to hold. The phone hands really good tactile feedback, and Poco somehow has somehow managed to keep the weight under 200 g despite the large battery.

The Poco M3 is exceptionally well constructed and searches refreshingly unique.

The switch from the rear-mounted fingerprint reader to a side-mounted location is well relished more. Put simply, there’s little if anything to complain about the hardware design here.

Poco M3 front display in handCredit: Dhruv Bhutani/ Android Authority

Instead of reinventing the M2, Poco has focussed on enhancing key aspects of the phone and as such, the presentation remain unchanged at 6.53 -inches with a Full HD+ answer and Gorilla Glass 3 protection.

What is new, nonetheless, is the Snapdragon 662 processor. Compared to the MediaTek Helio G8 0 in the M2, this is more of a sidegrade than a big leap ahead but should give nominal carry-on enhancements.

Poco M3 side buttonsCredit: Dhruv Bhutani/ Android Authority

Elsewhere, will vary depending on your shooting advantages, you might find the camera system here to be a downgrade. While the M2 offered up an 8MP ultrawide sensor and 5MP macro sensor in addition to the primary camera, the Poco M3 opts for a 48 MP main shooter paired up with 2MP macro and degree cameras. Over at the breast, the 8MP breast camera remains unchanged.

The battery gets a big upgrade to 6000 mAh.

A major enhancement is the 6,000 mAh battery that now supportings overrule blaming as well. Poco’s entry-level hardware has generally done well with battery longevity, and the enhanced battery life should extradite stellar results.

Specs Poco M2 Pro

Display6. 67 -inch IPS LCD, 20:9 position rate, camera cut-out, Full HD+( 1,080 x 2,400) settlement, 84.5% screen-to-body ratio ChipsetSnapdragon 662

4 x 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold 4 x 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver

Adreno 610

RAM/ Storage4GB/ 64 GB 4GB/128GB microSD swelling

CameraRear: 48MP prime f/ 1.8, 0.8 -micron pixel size, PDAF 2MP, f/ 2.4 macro 2MP, f/ 2.4 extent

Front: 8MP, f/ 2.1, 1.0 -micron pixel size, Full HD video at 30 fps

Battery6 000 mAh 18W charging USB-C Reverse charging

Dimensions1 62.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm

Weight1 98 g

ColorsCool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black

BiometricsSide-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner Face unlock

SensorsProximity sensor, In-screen ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Vibration motor, IR blaster

Headphone jackYes

ConnectivityLTE FDD: B1/ B2/ B3/ B4/ B5/ B7/ B8/ B20/ B28 LTE TDD: B38/ B40 WCDMA: B1/ B2/ B4/ B5/ B8 GSM: B2/ B3/ B5/ B8 Wi-Fi( 2.4 GHz and 5GHz ): 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac Wi-Fi Direct/ Wi-Fi Display Bluetooth 5.0 NFC GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NavIC

Poco M3 early verdict: Should you buy it?

Poco M3 top down viewCredit: Dhruv Bhutani/ Android Authority

The Poco M3 is priced starting at Rs. 10,999 for the cornerstone 64 GB variant which impels it one of the most enticing alternatives in the segment. While the spec sheet doesn’t especially wow, it is definitely competitive.

Poco M3

The Poco M3 stands out with a unique scheme and competitive specs amongst a ocean of derivative alternatives.

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Moreover, it is the fresh motif and daring shade options that should help the Poco M3 stand out amidst plentiful competitor. The Poco M3 goes on sale starting February 19. Stay carolled for a more in-depth review very soon.

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