POCO Launches Two Flagship Phones "The Real Beast" POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro, Exactly What You Need and More

      Manila, PHILIPPINES, March 22, 2021 - POCO Global today launched two flagship  smartphones - The Real Beast POCO F3 and the new and so...

  

 

Manila, PHILIPPINES, March 22, 2021- POCO Global today launched two flagship smartphones - The Real Beast POCO F3 and the new and soon-to-be-coveted POCO X3 Pro.  
 

Sporting the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870 5G Mobile Platform, POCO F3 immediately grabs attention as the brand's most commanding device to date. POCO F3 is also equipped with a 6.67" E4 AMOLED DotDisplay with 120Hz refresh rate, as well as the Dolby Atmos® audio technology. Powerful yet slim and light, POCO F3 is comfortably in the league with high-end flagships. 
 

POCO X3 Pro maintains the top-notch features that made its predecessor a prime choice for hardcore gamers and techies, but boasts an even better performance with one of the most powerful 4G mobile platforms currently on the market: the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860 Mobile Platform. With upgraded speed, storage capacity, and RAM option, POCO X3 Pro takes gaming experience to a level unparalleled at this price point.  
 

"As of Feb 28th, 2021, POCO has shipped a total of 13 million smartphones since the initial launch of POCO F1 in 2018.  
 

And specifically global shipments of POCO X3 NFC alone have surpassed 4 million units within 7 months," said Kevin Qiu, Head of POCO Global. "This time, we will continue POCO’s success by bringing exactly what you need, and MORE." 
 

“We are excited to support POCO in launching two amazing new products, POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro, featuring the Snapdragon 870 and 860 respectively. These platforms are designed to deliver powerful connectivity experiences, elevated game-play, and brilliant camera capabilities to support premium mobile experiences for users around the world,” said Kedar Kondap, Vice President of Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.  
 

POCO F3 - The Real Beast 
 

Beast performance: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870 5G Mobile Platform  

POCO F3 plays in the big leagues with the brand’s most powerful device yet, powered by the Snapdragon 870 5G Mobile Platform. The device features an upgraded Qualcomm® Kryo™ 585 CPU prime core clock speed of up to 3.2 GHz, which is an industry-leading prime core clock speed. Along with the ultra-fast Qualcomm® Adreno™ 650 GPU, POCO F3 delivers superb game-play experience. Paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, the flagship setup guarantees faster read-write speeds for multitasking. The boosted performance is embodied in its high efficiency 7nm processor as well as the LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus which allows the device to deliver sustained peak performance. 
 

POCO F3 meets all the latest benchmarks in connectivity, sporting a Snapdragon X55 5G Modem-RF System for the lightning fast 5G connectivity* with support for the majority of global network bands. The device also supports Wi-Fi 6, putting it comfortably in league with high-end smartphones. 
 

Beast 6.67" AMOLED display & premium design  

POCO F3's 120Hz high refresh rate provides unprecedented smoothness when gaming on the large 6.67" AMOLED display. This beast also features one of the tiniest dots in the industry at just 2.76mm.  Additionally, the 360Hz touch sampling rate and the fine-tuned touch algorithm allows the phone to respond extremely fast to the touch of a fingertip. The MEMC technology, adding up to 60fps, further enhances the smoothness of video content. 

The HDR10+ certified display, along with the True Display and True Color features, provides a truly eye-pleasing viewing experience with vibrant, highly accurate color.  More than that, the upgraded E4 material brings the screen’s peak brightness to 1300 nits, and helps reduce power consumption by 15% compared to the last-generation E3 material.  
 

Crafted from a non-slippery material and measuring only 7.8mm thin and 196g in weight, the device feels comfortable and secure in the hand. At the same time, the Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 on both front and back gives the phone sturdy protection.  
 

Beast entertainment with Dolby Atmos®, AI triple camera setup and more 

Rocking a dual speaker setup with a bottom main speaker and a secondary speaker at the top, POCO F3 produces superior, high-definition sound. POCO F3 is the brand’s first device to feature Dolby Atmos® sound technology**, leveling up the sound quality for a thoroughly immersive experience for gaming, videos and music, no matter if you are listening through headphones or built-in speakers.  
 

"We, at Dolby, are looking forward to the launch of the POCO F3 series, because not only are we thrilled to extend the extraordinary Dolby Atmos experience to smartphones from POCO, but we are also proud of the spectacular work done by POCO in enabling a world-class entertainment experience on the POCO F3," said Mahesh Balakrishnan, Vice President of Audio Business, Consumer Entertainment Group at Dolby Laboratories.  
 

POCO F3's AI triple camera setup and myriad of crafty, innovative camera features help unleash photography skills. The rear cameras consist of 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. This finely tuned combo allows for stunning high-resolution and detailed images in lightning time, greatly improving the camera's versatility. The 20MP front camera also supports Night Mode selfie. 
 

Unlike most of the dual-mic smartphones, POCO F3 has a triple-microphone setup and comes with Audio Zoom feature. When shooting a video, the dedicated third microphone on the rear allows the device to "zoom in" on the sound along with the image, capturing clear audio of far-away scenes and considerably improving sound reception during filming. Meanwhile, the X-axis linear haptic motor provides short, crisp vibrations to complete the flagship-level entertainment experience.  
 

POCO F3 gets its power from no ordinary battery. The 4,520mAh (typ) battery can be powered up at lightning speed thanks to the Middle Middle Tab (MMT) technology, which routes electric current into the device more efficiently. With the 33W in-box fast charger, the device can be charged to 100% in just 52 minutes***. 
 

POCO F3 comes in three colors, Arctic White, Night Black and Deep Ocean Blue, with two storage variants - 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB. The 6GB+128GB will retail at PHP 17,990, while the 8GB+258GB version is priced at PHP 20,990 exclusively on Lazada. Consumers who will avail on March 27 will enjoy an early bird offer of PHP 15,990 and PHP 18,990 for the 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB respectively.  
 

 

POCO X3 Pro - Exactly What You Need, and More 
 

 

 

Flagship-level performance - More speed 

POCO X3 Pro features a flagship performance, featuring Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860, one of the most powerful 4G mobile platforms currently on the market. This platform features a Kryo™ 485 CPU boasting 7nm processing technology for a peak performance of up to 2.96GHz, along with the Adreno™ 640 GPU for enhanced graphics rendering. Combined, the platform allows you to enjoy an ultra-smooth, high-quality gaming experience, even when playing processing-heavy 3D games at high settings. 
 

Along with enhanced UFS 3.1, the device offers snappy read and write speeds, so you don't have to wait long to load files, games and apps. The device also features LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus – a cooling solution packing an enlarged copper heat pipe and multiple layers of graphite that work together to reduce the device's thermal capacity. 
 

Lightning reactions - Super smooth display and unique design for ultimate gameplay 

POCO X3 Pro retains the stunning 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. POCO X3 Pro's display has an upgraded protection for daily wear and tear using Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6. 
 

The latest device stands out with a refined design with three new eye-catching colors. 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. Plus, POCO X3 Pro sports an easily-accessible and accurate side-mounted fingerprint sensor. 
 

Stay in the game - Extra-long battery life and 33W fast charging  

Say goodbye to low-power anxiety - equipped with an ultra-large capacity 5,160mAh (typ) battery, POCO X3 Pro offers a battery life of up to two full days***. Built-in MMT technology and a 33W in-box fast charger makes sure the device is powered up in lightning time. 
 

Its dual top-and-bottom speaker setup provides a stunning flagship-level sound for streaming and gaming, which paired with the lively vibrations generated from the device’s precisely tuned Z-axis linear motor, made for gratifying gameplay. 
 

Capture the moment - Detailed images with quad-camera set-up 

POCO X3 Pro acts as your pocket videographer with a complete quad-camera rear setup and a myriad of noteworthy camera functions to explore. A 48MP main camera supporting 1.6um 4-in-1 Super Pixels allows for clear and stunningly detailed images. The 119° ultra-wide camera lens offers Night Mode so beautiful landscape shots or group photos can happen even in low-light conditions. The macro camera and depth sensor complete the outfit by offering extra camera versatility and capabilities. 
 

POCO X3 Pro in the Philippines will come in three colors: Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze with two storage variants. The 6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB versions will retail at PHP 12,990 and PHP 15,990 respectively, and be exclusively available on Shopee. Early bird price of PHP 10,990 for the 6GB+12GB variant, and PHP 13,990 for the 8+256GB variants shall apply for purchases made on March 24.  

 

Please refer to POCO website and Facebook page for product availability and detailed sales information.  
 

POCO F3 and POCO X3 Pro quick specs:* 

 

 Product  

POCO F3 

POCO X3 Pro 

Display 

6.67“ AMOLED, ultra-tiny DotDisplay 

E4 material 

2400x1080 FHD+ 

120Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate 

Contrast ratio: 5000000:1 

Brightness: 900 nits (typ), 1300 nits (peak) 

True Color 

True Display 

HDR10+ 

MEMC (Motion Estimation and Motion Compensation) 

Sunlight display 3.0 

360° Ambient Light Sensor 

 

6.67" FHD+ LCD DotDisplay 

2400x1080 FHD+ 

120Hz refresh rate 

240Hz touch sampling rate 

DynamicSwitch 

Contrast ratio: 1500:1 

Brightness: 450 nits (typ) 

Sunlight display 

Reading mode 2.0 

HDR10 

 

 

 

Body 

Arctic White, Night Black, Deep Ocean Blue 

Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 front and back 

Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze 

Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6 front 

2.5D glass front, 3D curved back 

Dimensions 

163.7mm x 76.4mm x 7.8mm, 196g 

165.3mm x 76.8mm x 9.4mm, 215g 

Bands 

2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900MHz 

3G: WCDMA: 1/2/4/5/8 

4G: LTE FDD: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/28/66 

4G: LTE TDD: 38/40/41 

5G*: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n41/n77/n78 

2G: GSM: 850 900 1800 1900MHz 

3G: WCDMA: B1/2/4/5/8 

4G: LTE FDD: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/20/28 

4G: TDD-LTE: B38/40/41 

Performance 

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 870 Mobile Platform 

7nm process technology 

Qualcomm® Kryo™ 585 octa-core CPU, up to 3.2GHz 

Qualcomm® Adreno™ 650 GPU 

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 860 Mobile Platform 

7nm process technology 

Qualcomm® Kryo™ 485 octa-core CPU, up to 2.96GHz 

Qualcomm® Adreno™ 640 GPU 

Storage 

LPDDR5 + UFS 3.1 

LPDDR4X + UFS 3.1 

Heat dissipation 

LiquidCool Technology 1.0 Plus 

D5 copper heat pipe + multi-layer graphite 

Rear camera 

48MP main camera 

- 1/2" sensor size, 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel 

- f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 

8MP ultra-wide camera 

- f/2.2, FOV 119° 

5MP telemacro camera 

- f/2.4, AF (3cm-7cm) 

48MP main camera 

- 1/2“ sensor size, 1.6μm 4-in-1 large pixel 

- f/1.79, 6P lens, AF 

8MP ultra-wide camera 

- f/2.2, FOV 119° 

2MP macro camera 

- f/2.4, FF (4cm) 

2MP depth sensor 

- f/2.4, FF 

Front camera 

20MP in-display camera 

20MP in-display camera 

 

Connectivity 

Multi-functional NFC 

IR blaster 

Bluetooth 5.1 

Wi-Fi 6 

5G 

Multi-functional NFC 

IR blaster 

Bluetooth 5.0 

Wi-Fi 5

Dual SIM, Dual 4G standby 

Unlock 

Side-mounted fingerprint sensor 

Face unlock 

Side-mounted fingerprint sensor 

Face unlock 

Charging 

4520mAh (typ) battery 

33W in-box fast charger, 52 mins*** to 100% 

USB-C 

5160mAh (typ) battery 

33W in-box fast charger 

USB-C 

Audio 

Dolby Atmos®** 

Dual speakers 

Hi-Res Audio 

Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified 

Dual speakers 

High-res audio certified 

3.5mm headphone jack 

Motor 

X-axis linear motor 

Z-axis linear motor 

System 

MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11 

MIUI 12 for POCO based on Android 11 

Storage 

6GB+128GB and 8GB+256GB 

  

Disclaimers:  

*5G connectivity may vary based on regional availability and local operator support. 

** Dolby Atmos® feature will be made available via future OTA update.  

*** Data is based on internal testing. Actual results may vary. 

Product one-pager available here: POCO F3POCO X3 Pro 

Product images available here: POCO F3POCO X3 Pro 

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