POCO X3 NFC with 120Hz screen, SD732G, and 64MP cam now official in PH, priced!

On schedule, POCO officially unveiled the POCO X3 NFC globally. The Xiaomi-related brand also revealed that the device will be available in the Philippines starting September 9.

Cobalt Blue X3 NFC

Most affordable with 120Hz, first with Snapdragon 732G!

Tailored for young tech and gaming enthusiasts, the new POCO X3 NFC features a unique-looking 3D curved back design with distinct patterns and camera island as well as an aluminum frame and IP53 water splash resistance.

Great LCD screen

In front, it boasts a massive 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD screen with a cinematic 20:9 aspect ratio, extra smooth 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10, Widevine L1, and TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certification. It also has a punch-hole (Dot Display) with a 20MP f/2.2 selfie cam with 4-in-1 Super Pixel tech.

POCO said that it automatically switches from 50, 60, 90, and 120Hz depending on the refresh rate of the application you use.

Strong AnTuTu score for the price

Inside, it is the very first in the world equipped with a 2.3GHz 8nm Snapdragon 732G octa-core processor with Adreno 618. Designed for gamers, the chip boasts the Snapdragon Elite Gaming for seamless and realistic gameplay with over a billion shades of color and a 4th Generation AI Engine which is twice as powerful as the previous generation.

It is paired with 6GB LPDDR4X RAM, up to 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable storage, and a 5,160mAh battery with USB-C 33W fast charging that can charge the phone to 100 percent in 65 minutes.

To keep the performance in check, POCO used LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus copper heat pipe + graphite for better heat dissipation.

Quad-cam

For cameras, it goes with a 64MP f/1.8 Sony IMX682 main cam, 13MP f/2.2 ultra-wide-angle camera, 2MP f/2.4 macro camera, and 2MP depth camera. It goes with Night, Cyberpunk, AI Skyscaping 3.0, ShootSteady, RAW, 4K 30fps, and Vlog modes.

The rest of the specs are found below.

POCO X3 NFC Specs

Display: 6.67-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass 5 protected LCD (LTPS) screen w/ 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, FHD+ 2400 x 1080 resolution at 395 ppi

CPU: 2.3GHz 8nm Snapdragon 732G octa-core processor

GPU: Adreno 618

RAM: 6GB LPDDR4X

ROM: 64GB/128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB

Back Camera: 64MP f/1.89 Sony IMX682 w/ PDAF + 13MP f/2.2 119-degree ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 depth + LED flash

Selfie Camera: 20MP f/2.2 

Battery: 5,160mAh w/ 33W fast charging

OS: Android 10 w/ MIUI 12

Connectivity: WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz) 2x2 MIMO, 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.1, FM Radio, NFC, GPS, NavIC, dual SIM (hybrid)

Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic, pressure

Others: Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, IR Blaster, IP54 water splash resistance, stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, dual-mic, USB-C, Z-axis linear vibration motor, LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus, Shadow Gray, Cobalt Blue

Dimensions: 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm

Weight: 215 g

Price: PHP 10,990 (6GB/64GB), PHP 12,990 (6GB/128GB)

Price and availability

POCO X3 NFC 6GB/64GB - PHP 10,990

POCO X3 NFC 6GB/128GB - PHP 12,990

The POCO X3 NFC will be available in the Philippines starting September 9.

During its first sale, the 6GB/64GB will be exclusively available on Shopee on September 9 at an early bird price of PHP 9,990 for 48 hours. In addition, there will be a FREE POCO mousepad and BlackShark Fun Cooler.

Meanwhile, the 6GB/128GB version will be priced at just 11,990 for the same period. Those who will get the phone early will also receive a FREE POCO digital pouch and a BlackShark Fun Cooler Pro.

POCO Philippines said that the phone will be available in offline and offline channels including Lazada and Authorized Mi Stores soon.

Watch: POCO X3 NFC Unboxing, First Look, Camera Samples!