Poco X3 NFC review

15 September 2020


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MrMing, 16 Sep 2020Many OLED panels (depending on quality of course) are brigh... moreIPS LCDs can shine brighter and be more power efficient at the same time compared to OLEDs. And IPS screens are better for sunlight visibility due to higher brightness attainable (some only prevent higher peak brightness due to power consumption constraints and to avoid too much black illumination). OLEDs specializes mostly on blacks, but using dark mode in direct sunlight would be useless, and whites are better handled by IPS screens, where OLEDs would typically consume more power than an IPS counterpart at the same level of visibility. Plus, longer time for OLED pixels to shine at their brightest means faster degradation, while IPS screens rely on a backlight, so they can last much longer.

Response times are indeed better on OLEDs, but it's not like such problem is so massive. Heck, we don't hear HRR IPS monitor owners complain about it even though their units definitely suffer from the same problem as well. It's really just because people are looking specifically for it. If nobody tries to find it, then nobody would notice. Simple as that.
I can now tell that my phone also indeed have some ghosting, but only because this comment section told me about it. If not for those comments, I would still be insanely inloved with the fluidity and smoothness of my 120Hz panel.

Laptops with OLED screens are generally more on media consumption than anything else. Gaming laptops, or productivity ones, however, still trust IPS screens more, not only because OLEDs are significantly more expensive, but the maintenance is ridiculously high for the slightest improvements. Picture quality goes to OLEDs in a 60-40 manner, but reliability goes to IPS big time in a 75-25 tally.

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    • 16 Sep 2020

    DIscoverdose, 16 Sep 2020Well I received my X3 yesterday... I switch phone every 2 m... moreWhat sort of temperatures are you getting on battery and CPU?
    Did you record 10h SOT? I have got 8h with a mix of 4G/WiFi, occasionally Bluetooth and gps

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      • 16 Sep 2020

      ErceylanS, 16 Sep 2020One of the most Annoying issues Im facing in MIUI is that y... moreYou can actually change it. Go to apps > manage apps > three dots > default apps > video. There you go :)

        ErceylanS, 16 Sep 2020One of the most Annoying issues Im facing in MIUI is that y... moreI completely agree with you!

          Sasha0703, 16 Sep 2020Hello all. I've been debating to myself which is bette... moreNote 9 Pro can game but it was never meant for that. It has no dedicated passive cooling on a plastic frame with glass sandwich design. I have bought the Note 9 Pro for my GF and she loves it and she plays MLBB from time to time without issue. I bought her that phone since X3 is non-existent, now that it exist, there's no point choosing the RN9Pro over the X3 unless you really require having macro with AF.

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            • 16 Sep 2020

            Well I received my X3 yesterday... I switch phone every 2 months and I come from MI10.
            And for 169€ (launch price in france) it's amazing.
            Can't see ghosting, and speakers are on the same level as Zenfone 7.
            Was worried about IPS (my last IPS was on Zenfone 6) and, well that's an ok display. Not amazing, but fine with it.
            I can't understand the price difference between X3 and MI10 or even Galaxy 20 lineup.
            You can go with the x3, ok camera, ok screen, ok speakers, ok performance, and good battery (~ 10hrs sot on 4G)

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              Shanti Dope, 16 Sep 2020Ghosting isn't even a big problem on phones like this.... moreMany OLED panels (depending on quality of course) are brighter than an IPS LCS panel. You are also likely to use the phone outdoors, but not a monitor or laptop. Probably this is why smartphone users tend to favor OLED than LCD. Touchscreen works better in an OLED panel than LCD panel. I think it's quite rare to find a laptop with touchscreen LCD panel (one of the most popular OLED touchscreen laptops, for example, the HP Spectre x360).

                One of the most Annoying issues Im facing in MIUI is that you cannot change the video player from the default MiVideo player (in both MIUI 11 and 12)... Im using Note 8 Pro and love the device overall but this is one of the most annoying things for me due to which Im thinking to switch brand.... Sadly back to the less value for money Samsung or OnePlus phones lol.

                  Hello all. I've been debating to myself which is better to get. Redmi 9 pro or poco x3 nfc. It would really help me to decide if any one can tell me their experience about the battery, is there any heating issues? What about gaming? i usually just game for 2 straight hours.. And mostly i like to listen to music. Thanks.

                    Ghosting isn't even a big problem on phones like this. Especially not for the price.
                    I now currently use a K30 5G with the same 120Hz panel, and coming from someone who have used a Galaxy S20 Ultra in 120Hz mode, there's absolutely no visible difference in terms of motion or fluidity of the panel when scrolling.
                    Maybe I can see them sometimes, but that's only because I'm specifically looking for them.
                    About the uneven backlighting, I can't tell that it's so severe because I only see halos on my screen around the two punch hole cameras and a little bit on the bottom, which aren't any big of a deal considering it's still a great panel otherwise, with support for HDR10+ and HLG formats. One thing's for sure is, this IPS panel would certainly last longer than an OLED panel, with low risk of burn ins, and is also much cheaper to replace in comparison.

                    Come on! We're still using IPS PC monitors with high refresh rate for even the most expensive PC sets today, and even the most expensive luxurious cars today still use LCD screens on their dashboards and function screen, so I don't see the reason for the hate for IPS screens when, in fact, they're much more economical and practical in real world usage.
                    Of course OLEDs have many advantages to IPS screens, but it's not like it's no longer a usable technology. You guys are foolishly crying for every bit of details on something that's actually trying to offer a great value device that many, if not all can afford.
                    This is NOT a high end phone, so don't treat it like one, and definitely use a more appropriate standard to rate it.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • MFI
                      • 16 Sep 2020

                      Basically one problem is suddenly "so many", my favourite. Anyway I want something else.

                      Thinking and reading it here, ghosting should better be expected on most current HRR IPS. Are there even any IPS HRR ghosting-free panels around? Sorry Idk any and was never looking up.

                      About phone. When exactly is 120Hz being used? No manual switching I assume.

                      Seems the best way is to check phone out in person if possible. (which prevents from quick purchase)

                        vk, 16 Sep 2020the Realme 7 pro is a better alternative featuring Amoled s... moreRealme 7 pro is much more expensive than Poco X3. Realme 7 will be more acceptable in pricing when compared to Poco X3

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                          Livius, 16 Sep 2020Because the screen has so many problems, it's one of t... moreI am willing to bet that you read until the 'Ghosting' part and straight away commented to condemn the phone without even getting to the end of the review. I didn't see the reviewer complaining about the display 'has so many problems', just some minor issues.

                          I know you must have never used a Xiaomi phone before when you exaggerated about 'ads everywhere'. Ads only appear in small banners when using Mi Apps and can be disabled. Software is trash? Yet, the Poco scored higher than the Oneplus Nord. You are the classic hater stereotype!

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                            • 16 Sep 2020

                            vk, 16 Sep 2020the Realme 7 pro is a better alternative featuring Amoled s... moreIt's really not a better phone due to one huge downfall. Barely any supported 4G network bands.

                            Here in the UK it's next to useless.

                              Arebx, 16 Sep 2020I have the phone and the display is really good , balanced ... moreYeah, citing "ghosting" on HFR IPS panel would simply just go into the nitpicking section. It's not a big deal actually. I mean it's an IPS. lol.

                                s-pen pusher, 16 Sep 2020it has been a week now and my order has not been delivered.... moreWow, you had a good deal. I just bought mine at 11,990Php for the 6/128GB as my secondary phone (next to my F1). Ghosting is common on HFR IPS since they're not that fast enough from flipping compared to OLED's. I have 120Hz IPS 1440p monitor and even it is not free from Ghosting. You should have search more about High refresh rate IPS panels just to see that ghosting happens. You might need to buy 20 to 30k high refresh rate IPS monitor just to get into highly-binned panels but that won't guarantee you from being free from ghosting at 120Hz.

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                                  the Realme 7 pro is a better alternative featuring Amoled screen faster charging equally good SOC

                                    aReefer, 16 Sep 2020I think that if this had a Snapdragon 865 it would have mad... moreIt would probably cost about 150 € more

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                                      • 16 Sep 2020

                                      Anonymous, 16 Sep 2020Ghosting issue is minor. Doesn't take away from user e... moreVerdict is written by a reviewer and in his/her opinions.

                                      I suggest you try the handset itself in a phone store to be sure and decide yourself if it's a nice handset or not.

                                      People say the Samsung GS20, Oppo Find X2 is a nice phone etc. but I found nothing special except the display. I did try the phone in a hifi store.

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                                        Livius, 16 Sep 2020Because the screen has so many problems, it's one of t... moreI have the phone and the display is really good , balanced colours, bright and the ghosting is unnoticeable and it's coming from someone with a 144hz monitor

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