Launch report · Xiaomi

POCO M3: 6000 mAh budget hero with bold leatherette design.

SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2020·$149·Score 58/100

Poco M3 turned heads with its oversized camera plate and Poco-yellow finish, then backed it with a 6000 mAh cell, stereo speakers and a 48 MP main at $149 — a standout budget value of late 2020.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.53" FHD+ IPS
Chipset
Snapdragon 662
RAM
4 GB
Storage
64/128 GB + microSD
Battery
6000 mAh, 18W
Main camera
48 MP + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth
Weight
198 g
What stands out
  • 6000 mAh battery at just $149
  • Stereo speakers rare in this tier
  • Bold standout design
What to watch
  • Snapdragon 662 modest
  • No ultrawide camera
  • 2 MP filler lenses