Overall Score
40.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#3507)40.5
Performance(#3411)68.1
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#3142)67.5
Battery(#1527)33.7
Build(#3505)15.8
Connectivity(#3936)51.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Xiaomi Poco C3
Short Review
- The Xiaomi Poco C3 features a plastic build with dimensions of 164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm and weighs 194 grams, available in Arctic Blue, Lime Green, and Matte Black.
- It sports a 6.43-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 270 ppi and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz.
- Powered by the Mediatek MT6765G Helio G35 chipset, it offers an octa-core CPU and comes with options of 3GB or 4GB of RAM paired with 32GB or 64GB of internal storage.
- The camera setup includes a 13 MP main sensor, a 2 MP macro lens, and a 2 MP depth sensor, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is 5 MP.
- It is equipped with a robust 5000 mAh battery that supports 10W charging but lacks wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 10 with MIUI 12, it provides a user-friendly interface and features a headphone jack for audio connectivity.
- The device does not support 5G and utilizes Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connections.
- Special features include a microUSB 2.0 port with OTG support, but it does not have stereo speakers or water resistance.
- Overall, the Poco C3 is designed for basic functionality with decent performance and battery life.
Specifications
General
Release Date2020, October 06
Announced2020, October 06
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size6.43"
TypeIPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionPanda Glass
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUPowerVR GE8320
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.2, 28mm (wide), 1.0µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details10W wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.35 in)
Weight194 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsArctic Blue, Lime Green, Matte Black
Foldable✗
SAR0.51 W/kg (head) 0.83 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity