Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Evolve X
Xiaomi Poco M3
Performance
74.472.9
Camera
27.929.6
Display
58.969.9
Battery
88.737.7
Build
75.987.0
Connectivity
59.455.1
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
50.953.1
Summary
- The BlackBerry Evolve X features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 5 and an aluminum frame, while the Xiaomi Poco M3 has a slightly bulkier design with Gorilla Glass 3 and a plastic frame.
- The Evolve X has a 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the Poco M3's larger 6.53-inch display at 1080 x 2340 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Evolve X is powered by the Snapdragon 660 chipset, which offers slightly better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 662 in the Poco M3.
- The camera setup on the Poco M3 is superior, featuring a 48 MP main sensor versus the Evolve X's 12 MP, although both record video at 1080p.
- The Poco M3 also has a significantly larger 6000 mAh battery compared to the Evolve X's 4000 mAh, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Evolve X runs on Android 8.1, while the Poco M3 operates on a more recent Android 10 with MIUI 12, providing a more updated user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Evolve X
Xiaomi Poco M3
General
Release Date
2018
2020, November 24
Announced
2018
2020, November 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.99"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.8", 1.29µm, PDAF13 MP, f/2.6, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, 2х optical zoom, PDAF
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
Panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0, QC3Wireless (Qi)
18W wired2.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.1 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.26 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
162.3 x 77.3 x 9.6 mm (6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 in)
Weight
170 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic/aluminum back, aluminum frame (7000 series)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Cool Blue, Poco Yellow, Power Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 а/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo)
Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

