Top 5 highlights of the POCO X3 NFC

The newly announced POCO X3 NFC has arrived in the Philippines and we list our top 5 favorite features from the new smartphone.

Unique camera module

Top 5 highlights of the POCO X3 NFC

AnTuTu result

1. Qualcomm Snapdragon 732 - Inside is the new 8nm octa-core processor and Adreno 618 GPU. It scored a massive 280,220 in AnTuTu which makes it near the 300K range that flagships from 2 years ago achieved.

2. LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus - with Copper heat pipe and graphite for better heat dissipation. In the above AnTuTu test, the POCO X3 NFC's temperature went up by a minor 2.4 degrees, unlike most phones who rise more than 4 degrees.

At its price, it is very rare to find a smartphone with this complex cooling mechanism.

120Hz HDR10 display

3. 120Hz Display, HDR10 display - In front of the POCO X3 NFC is a massive 6.67-inch FHD+ LCD display with up to 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, and with support for HDR10. It even got the TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification.

4. 5,160mAh battery with 33W fast charging - Powering the whole device is a gigantic 5160mAh battery that charges thru USB type-C with a 33W fast charger.

5. Stereo speakers - At its price point, it is also rare to find a smartphone to have dual speakers. The X3 NFC also supports Hi-Res Audio and has dual-microphones.

Shine Blue back cover

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)

The POCO X3 NFC offers features like stereo speakers and a complex cooling system that is rare at its starting price of PHP 10,990. It is also equipped with the new 8nm Snapdragon 732 while having a massive 5,160mAh battery.

For those interested, the POCO X3 NFC will be available in the Philippines this September 9. Just in time for the big 9.9 sale.

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

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