Poco X3 launched with better specs and pricing in India

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The Poco X3 created a lot of buzz when it was unveiled earlier this month in global markets. Just weeks later, it has now launched in India with significant improvements.

The Poco X3 is the world’s first smartphone to be powered by the Snapdragon 732G chipset, which is the best 4G platform currently available from Qualcomm. It builds upon the Poco X2 with impressive specs across the board in a way which is uncommon for phones in this segment. 

Poco X3 specs

(Image credit: Poco India)

The Snapdragon 732G powers the Poco X3. This is an octa-core chipset built on the 8nm process with the two gold cores clocked at 2.3GHz. The Adreno 618 GPU takes care of the graphics with a 15% higher frequency. That is paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM and 128 UFS 2.1 storage, which can be expanded to 512GB. To keep the gaming performance in check, a new LiquidCool Technology Plus layer has been added to control the thermals.

On the display front, we get a large 6.67-inch LCD screen with a Full HD+ resolution. It is also capable of HDR10 playback and HD video playback, thanks to Widevine L1 support. As with its predecessor, it has a refresh rate of 120Hz and a touch response rate of 240Hz, making it one of the only ones in the segment to do so. DynamicSwitch smartly adjusts the refresh rate to be more efficient. It is protected by Gorilla Glass 5.

To keep the gaming sessions going, the Poco X3 packs in a large 6,000mAh battery. The global variant had a comparatively smaller 5,120mAh pack. 33W fast charging is also supported, with a Type-C charger included in the box. It runs on Poco Launcher 2.0 based on MIUI 12.

Other hardware features include dual stereo speakers with the primary loudspeaker on the bottom and the earpiece doubling as the second one. For wireless audio transmission, there’s also aptX HD support. The 3.5mm headphone jack and the IR blaster is also present. For biometric authentication, there’s a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The entire device is also IP53 water-resistant. An anti-bacterial silicone case and a screen protector will also be included.

As for the cameras, the Poco X3 has a new quad-camera array. There’s a primary 64MP f/1.89 camera (Sony IMX682), followed by a 13MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP macro shooter and a depth sensor. On the front is a 20MP selfie shooter, which resides in a punch-hole notch. New shooting modes include night-time filters, AI Sky Scaping 3.0, portrait modes, etc.

Poco X3 price in India

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Check out the Poco X3 on Flipkart

Check out the Poco X3 on Flipkart

6GB + 64GB: Rs 16,999

6GB + 128GB: Rs 18,499

8GB + 128GB: Rs 19,999


In India, the Poco X3 comes in three configurations. The 6GB + 64GB variant is priced at Rs 16,999, the 6GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 18,499 and the top 8GB + 128GB variant is priced at Rs 19,999. Colour options include Cobalt Blue and Shadow Gray.

The first sale is scheduled for September 29 at 12 pm on Flipkart.

Aakash Jhaveri

Aakash is the engine that keeps TechRadar India running, using his experience and ideas to help consumers get to the right products via reviews, buying guides and explainers. Apart from phones, computers and cameras, he is obsessed with electric vehicles.

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