New Xiaomi Poco M3 Dual SIM 4GB RAM 64GB Yellow review

If all you want is an affordable outright purchase for calls and emails then the Poco M3 will last an age and could serve you well. But the quality of even lesser-specified devices out there - which run better overall - means it's not one to recommend.

Very affordable for such a well-rounded specification; Large screen with Full HD+ resolution; Quicker Wi-Fi than some low-price rivals; Massive battery - so lasts for an age

Screen has poor touch response; Often sluggish around user interface; Cameras an oversell (macro and depth not needed); Xiaomi's MIUI 12 software irks; Poor vibration/haptics sensation

New Xiaomi Poco M3 Dual SIM 4GB RAM 64GB Yellow review

At a purchase price of 150 Euros (~$181) for the 64-GB version, the Xiaomi Poco M3 is very affordable. Even the 128-GB version is still affordable at 170 Euros (~$205). However, with 4 GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 662 , the budget smartphone is not a performance champion and can respond sluggishly...

light and sturdy case; dual-SIM + microSD; LTE; Bluetooth 5.0; WiFi 5; protective case and screen protector; acceptable camera for daylight; fast fingerprint sensor; sufficient performance for everyday tasks; stereo speakers; very long battery life

no NFC; sluggish operation in parts; IPS display is not very bright; games only run with some limitations

New Xiaomi Poco M3 Dual SIM 4GB RAM 64GB Yellow review

The Poco M3 is the direct successor to the Poco M2 from Xiaomi . It is based on a Qualcomm CPU, instead of the Mediatek Chipset used in the M2. The device comes in a 6.53-inches HD+ screen with 1080 x 2340 pixels. It has an IPS panel with a dewdrop notch screen covered by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.

Xiaomi Poco M3 Smartphone Review: The 150-Euro smartphone

A good deal for a low budget. A smartphone for 150 Euros (~$181), can this work? In the case of the Xiaomi Poco M3, it works quite well. For this amount, you get a 6.53-inch Android 10 smartphone with an IPS display, a triple-camera setup, Snapdragon 662, and stereo sound. As a special bonus, you also get a huge 6000-mAh battery. The purchase price even includes a protective case and screen protector.

At a purchase price of 150 Euros (~$181) for the 64-GB version, the Xiaomi Poco M3 is very affordabl...

light and sturdy case; dual-SIM + microSD; LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi 5; protective case and screen protector; acceptable camera for daylight; fast fingerprint sensor; sufficient performance for everyday tasks; stereo speakers; very long battery life;

no NFC; sluggish operation in parts; IPS display is not very bright; games only run with some limitations;

New Xiaomi Poco M3 Dual SIM 4GB RAM 64GB Yellow review

Very fast phone with lots of storage and fantastic cameras. Happy so far; great value for money. Remains to be seen how it stands up over time.

New Xiaomi Poco M3 Dual SIM 4GB RAM 64GB Yellow review

The Xiaomi Poco M3 is a nice device and also one of the great budget phones from Xiaomi this year. The phone comes in a special body and it has a great camera setup and a large battery.