Poco X3

The Poco X3, Poco X3 NFC and Poco X3 Pro are Android-based smartphones developed by Xiaomi, announced on 7 and 22 September 2020 (X3/NFC on 7–22 September, and X3 Pro in March 2021).^[1][2] All three feature a 6.67″ FHD+ IPS LCD display with 120 Hz refresh rate, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and quad‑camera setups: the original X3 includes a 64 MP main and 13 MP ultra‑wide, whereas the X3 NFC and X3 Pro use a 48 MP main and 8 MP ultra‑wide sensor, alongside 2 MP macro and depth sensors. They all house a 5160 mAh battery (the X3 non‑NFC variant had 6000 mAh), up to 8 GB RAM, and run on Snapdragon 732 G (X3 and X3 NFC) or 860 (X3 Pro) chipsets.^[3][4][5][6]

Poco X3/X3 NFC/X3 Pro

A Phantom Black Poco X3 Pro
Brand	Poco
Manufacturer	Xiaomi
Type	Phablet
Series	Poco X
First released	Poco X3: 29 September 2020; 4 years ago (2020-09-29) Poco X3 NFC: 15 October 2020; 4 years ago (2020-10-15) Poco X3 Pro: 24 March 2021; 4 years ago (2021-03-24)
Predecessor	Poco X2
Successor	Poco X5 5G Poco X4 Pro 5G
Related	Poco X3 GT
Compatible networks	2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	H: 165.3 mm (6.51 in) W: 76.8 mm (3.02 in) D: 9.4–10.1 mm (0.37–0.40 in)
Weight	Poco X3 NFC & Poco X3 Pro: 215 g (7.6 oz) Poco X3: 225 g (7.9 oz)
Operating system	Original: Poco X3/NFC: MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 10 Poco X3 Pro: MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 11 Current: Poco X3/Pro: MIUI 13 for Poco based on Android 12 Poco X3 NFC: MIUI 14 for Poco based on Android 12 Poco X3 Pro: MIUI 14 for Poco based on Android 13
System-on-chip	Poco X3 and Poco X3 NFC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G Poco X3 Pro: Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
CPU	2×2.3 GHz Kryo 470 Gold + 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver
GPU	Poco X3 and Poco X3 NFC: Adreno 618 Poco X3 Pro: Adreno 640
Memory	6 GB RAM LPDDR4X 8 GB LPDDR4X
Storage	Poco X3 and Poco X3 NFC: 64 or 128 GB UFS 2.1 Poco X3 Pro: 128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
Removable storage	microSDXC, shared SIM slot
Battery	Non-removable Li-ion battery (33-watt fast-charging, USB Type-C) Poco X3 NFC and Poco X3 Pro: 5160 mAh Poco X3: 6000 mAh
Rear camera	64 MP main camera, 1.6 μm 4-in-1 super pixel, 1/1.73" sensor size, PDAF, f/1.89, dual-LED flash 13 MP ultrawide, 119° angle of view, f/2.2 2 MP macro, f/2.4 2 MP depth, f/2.4 LED flash, panorama, HDR 4K@30fps 1080p@30/120fps 720p@960fps gyro-EIS
Front camera	20 MP, 1.6 μm 4-in-1 super pixel, f/2.2, HDR, panorama, 1080p@30fps
Display	6.67" 1080 × 2400 pixels IPS LCD display 395 pixels per inch 120 Hz refresh rate 240 Hz touch sampling rate HDR10
Sound	Dual stereo speaker 4cc-equivalent 1012 upper speaker, open cavity 1cc-equivalent 1216 lower speaker Maximum speaker vibration amplitude: 0.5 mm Hi-Res audio certification 3.5mm audio jack
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot Bluetooth v5.1, A2DP, LE FM radio
Data inputs	Capacitive touchscreen Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Magnetometer
Other	A-GPS, BDS, GLONASS, NFC (not available on Indian variant), fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, 3.5mm headphone jack, IR blaster

At launch, the X3/X3 NFC ran MIUI 12 based on Android 10, and the X3 Pro shipped with MIUI 12 on Android 11. Over time, updates brought them to MIUI 13 on Android 12 for X3/X3 Pro, and MIUI 14 on Android 12 for X3 NFC; the X3 Pro has since received MIUI 14 on Android 13.

These devices received criticism over PMIC (power management IC) reliability issues—faulty PMICs could lead to bricking due to charging failure or memory corruption, and Xiaomi acknowledged the issue, offering extended warranty support in some regions. Many users resolved it by rebooting into fastboot to recalibrate the PMIC

Specifications

Hardware

• Manufacturer: Xiaomi under Poco brand
• Codename / Model numbers:
  • Global/NFC version: xiaomi‑surya, M2007J20CG
  • India version: M2007J20CI
• Dimensions & Weight: 165.3 × 76.8 × 9.4 mm; weight: 215 g for NFC version (225 g for non‑NFC India model).
• Build: Plastic frame and back, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 front; IP53 splash‑proof rating.
• Display: 6.67″ IPS LCD FHD+ (2400 × 1080 px, ~395 ppi), 120 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling rate, HDR10, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light certified, ~1500 : 1 contrast ratio (typical).
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150‑AC), octa‑core (2× Kryo 470 Gold @2.3 GHz + 6× Kryo 470 Silver @1.8 GHz), 8‑nm process; GPU: Adreno 618 up to ~800 MHz.
• Memory & Storage: 6 GB LPDDR4X; 64 GB or 128 GB UFS 2.1; microSDXC slot (hybrid SIM slot) supporting up to 512 GB (up to 1 TB in some regions).
• Battery & Charging:
  • NFC version: 5160 mAh (typical)
  • Non‑NFC India version: 6000 mAh
  • Supports 33 W fast charging via USB‑C; full charge in ~66 minutes in lab conditions.
• Rear Camera: Quad setup —
  • 64 MP main (Sony IMX682, 1/1.73″, f/1.89, 1.6 µm 4‑in‑1 super pixels, PDAF)
  • 13 MP ultrawide (119° FOV, f/2.2, ~1.0 µm)
  • 2 MP macro (FF, ~1.75 µm, f/2.4)
  • 2 MP depth sensor (~1.75 µm, f/2.4); dual‑LED flash; shooting modes include panorama, HDR, video modes up to 4K@30fps, 720p@960fps slow motion, gyro‑EIS stabilization.
• Front Camera: 20 MP Samsung Isocell S5K3T2 (HDR, panorama, ~1.6 µm super pixels, f/2.2; up to 1080p@30fps video).
• Connectivity:
  • Wi‑Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (dual‑band, Wi‑Fi Direct, hotspot)
  • Bluetooth 5.1
  • NFC (depending on market/variant)
  • USB 2.0 Type‑C
  • IR blaster, FM radio
• Sensors: Side‑mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity sensor, compass (magnetometer).

• Sound & Haptics: Dual stereo speakers (upper ~1 cc cavity + lower ~4 cc), Hi‑Res Audio certified, 3.5 mm headphone jack, precision Z‑axis linear motor (“4D” vibration feedback)

Software

Poco X3 (codename: “surya”)

• Original OS: MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 10 with Poco Launcher 2.0 (at launch in 2020).
• Major update: MIUI 13 for Poco based on Android 12 (current global stable).
• Custom ROM support:
  • LineageOS: Official support up to LineageOS 22.2 based on Android 15 (current official build).

Poco X3 NFC (codename: “surya”)

• Original OS: MIUI 12 for Poco based on Android 10 with Poco Launcher 2.0.
• Major update: MIUI 14 for Poco based on Android 12 (current global stable builds include V14.0.2.0.SJGMIXM for Global and V14.0.5.0.SJGEUXM for EEA regions).
• Custom ROM support:
  • LineageOS: Supported through LineageOS 22.2 based on Android 15 (latest official) LineageOS.

Projected / Unsupported Updates

• Android 13 and Android 14 at official MIUI/HyperOS level are not planned for these models. POCO X3 / X3 NFC fall outside the list of devices slated for HyperOS 2.0/HyperOS 3.0 Android 15/16 updates.
• Security updates: Community reports suggest that official Android or security support has largely ended by early 2025 for these devices

Price

In the European market, Poco X3 Pro was launched at €249 for 6 GB RAM/128 GB storage variant and €299 for 8 GB RAM/256 GB storage variant^[7]

Criticism

The Poco X3 Pro and maybe the Poco X3 NFC had a faulty PMIC, which eventually caused the phone to not charge and the memory chip to corrupt, rendering the phone bricked, as you need an authorized Mi account to flash using EDL. Contrary to popular belief it affected both the Indian and the EEA variants.^[8][9][10] A temporary fix was rebooting the phone into fastboot, which caused a "recalibration" of the PMIC.^[11] Xiaomi confirmed the issue and gave another 6 months of warranty to the Indian version.^[12]

Lot of screens were defect, which caused ghost touch issues and random wake-ups. Sometimes it corresponded with a PMIC failure which caused some to believe that the PMIC caused these issues, although Xiaomi has not acknowledged it.^[11]

See also

• Redmi Note 10 Pro 5G — marketed as the Poco X3 GT on global market.