Poco X3 Pro long-term review

13 December 2021


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DroidBoye, 14 Dec 2021I already knew that Sony OLED TVs exists. I referenced Sams... moreFair enough, my bad. I misunderstood QLED as OLED.

> Yep, none of your statement prove a thing.
Well, I was never trying to prove anything.

> "where are they now in Smartphone manufacturing and sales? Their pOLED is a disaster even Pixels that use them were doomed way back."
LG wasn't doing well in the smartphone industry because of so many other aspects, including the marketing/advertising aspect of their smartphones. But yes, I have to admit their pOLED is bad, but for a different reason. The blue light shifting issue was pretty bad and it initially made for a mixed impression when I bought my LG V30. You are focusing on the worst of the worst OLED panels, there are obviously much better panels than LG's pOLED.


> "talking about OLED and IPS LCDs like burn-ins happens on both on the same level and occurences is downright downplaying their characteristics and outright (probably) ignoring the facts of their material compositions"

It sounds like you perceive the whole situation as if IPS LCD is a "minority" that has been unfairly "disadvantaged". I don't think this is necessarily the case. I don't think anybody is hating on IPS LCD. I mean, there are some LCD haters on here (as well as OLED), but generally speaking I think the consensus has no real opinion on it.

But anyway, going back to the point, I'll admit that the science DOES prove that OLED is more prone to burn-in and color tinting. So I'll take back what I said about that. I understand your strong desire to seek "justice" when something is downplayed, I feel that way too sometimes WRT tech. However, I think nowadays OLED is getting much more hate than it deserves, and that also triggers my need to defend it. I still have faith in the improvement of OLED tech.

> Burn-in happens in IPS but not as frequent
And that was all I'm saying. It happens. It may not happen as much as OLED, but it happens. Certainly happened to me twice.

> emphasis NOW not 5 years ago
True. The LCD phones I had issues with were 5 years old, so I don't doubt that the tech has drastically improved.

    [deleted post]I already knew that Sony OLED TVs exists. I referenced Samsung since they're a major OLED display and phone manufacturer while they also that ones manufacturing their TV's also includes the panel. Significantly less parts being outsourced from other manufacturers for their devices. Throwing in Sony and just mentioning Samsung Q-series like I didn't know about it them? Come on, tell me exactly what Samsung Q-series from Samsung is fully OLED that is being mass produced for consumers?

    Yep, none of your statement prove a thing. Lol, and I have to ask since you mentioned LG, where are they now in Smartphone manufacturing and sales? Their pOLED is a disaster even Pixels that use them were doomed way back.

    IDC if you like both tech (that doesn't justify anything) but talking about OLED and IPS LCDs like burn-ins happens on both on the same level and occurences is downright downplaying their characteristics and outright (probably) ignoring the facts of their material compositions. I don't like normalizing that kind of mindset. If something has advantages and disadvantages then point them out, it's easy. Burn-in happens in IPS but not as frequent (in fact its really hard to do it nowadays (emphasis no NOW not 5 years ago)) as that of OLEDs assuming same screen-on time and everything else is even. lol.

      [deleted post]Admittedly, I don't have any data. But my point is that statistics is always the answer. Don't use this against me.

      > Oh, are you ignoring your previous statements now that you can't argue anymore?
      Lol. I never argued in the first place.

      I never talked trash about IPS and or said how good OLED is. In fact, I conceded to your point regarding OLED's issues. You've been attacking strawman arguments the entire time, very entertaining I must say. All I said was "IPS LCD has burn-in", and then you assumed I was attacking IPS. Good job.

      Do you really need my confirmation that I've read your comment? I did read the whole thing and silently acknowledged it, I just didn't say it. But sure, I will give you my thoughts on it, because you matter so much.

      When you state that Samsung was not using OLED in their TVs, you have clearly never heard of the Samsung Q series. You also must've never heard of the Sony A9G. All of these TVs use OLED.

      "People reporting in Samsung forums having burn-ins and color tinting..."
      Ok and? Yes I do admit that it still happens to OLED phones of today, but from what I perceive, the group of people who have burn-in is still comparatively small compared to all the phones without burn-in (unless you can prove otherwise). I've owned a V30 for three years and I have yet to experience burn-in or color tinting (not that this proves or disproves anything).

      "Samsung would say that burn-ins wouldn't a problem anymore and yet there they are"
      Of course they would say that. Companies never admit a problem because it makes them look bad. That's just what companies do.

      And FYI, I like both IPS LCD and OLED. I like IPS for its more realistic colors, but I prefer OLED for the deep blacks. OLED does have pretty bad color reproduction, something I dislike about it. If phones can adopt the new miniLED LCD technology with local dimming, then I am happy to switch from OLED. So don't mistake me for someone who hates on LCD.

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        • Oompaloompa
        • Kx1
        • 14 Dec 2021

        Sold my redmi note 10 pro in favor to this one, cause screen is turn green when tilting a bit and its noticable and really annoying to me, imo cheap oled is not good and causing eyestrain and headaches when reading.
        On performance side x3 pro is a beast if you are heavy user, just install gcam to help the camera problem a bit.
        Mine never got below 8++ sot with mixed use, put custom rom even more sot nearly 10-11 hours and more smoothness than miui, though its not for everyone solution.

          NeonHD, 14 Dec 2021But have you never considered the statistics? You most like... moreThen give me stats that includes date range on it just so we know that we are not referencing the pre-historic era of displays.

          Oh, are you ignoring your previous statements now that you can't argue anymore? Cool man, understandable. Maybe not just quote one phrase, quote the whole thing I've said, you're only focusing on a tiny bit of details just to justify your argument. Kind of sad actually. lol.

            DroidBoye, 14 Dec 2021IPS LCDs are not prone to burn-in. Use that term "pron... moreBut have you never considered the statistics? You most likely do not know the percentage of people who get burn-in on AMOLED vs people who get burn-in on IPS LCD.

            "Only people like you downplay burn-ins in OLEDs"
            Huh? I was never downplaying anything, you are attacking an "argument" I never created. Of course OLED burn-in should be considered wear and tear. All forms of burn-in should be.

              NeonHD, 14 Dec 2021Dude, you're the one who is coming to such quick concl... moreIPS LCDs are not prone to burn-in. Use that term "prone" into an OLED and we'll agree.

              This is fact: IPS "can burn-in" but only under extreme worst-cases. OLEDs on the other hand will burn-in without including "extreme-circumstances" or "worst-cases". People reporting in Samsung forums having burn-ins and color tinting on their well-taken-cared-of OLED phones. Those are even flagships Galacy S-series in which Samsung would say that burn-ins wouldn't a problem anymore and yet there they are. Ever wonder why Samsung isn't using their AMOLEDs in their TVs? Because they knew. Ever wonder why with Samsung's policy, OLED burn-in is considered as standard wear and tear? Because even them wouldn't downplay burn-ins. Only people like you downplay burn-ins in OLEDs that even manufacturers couldn't even bare to do so.

                DroidBoye, 14 Dec 2021And how many years would you have to backtrack to prove you... moreI do not deny any of that.

                Yes, other than burn-in, OLED displays also leave a tint over time. The gray uniformity at low brightness is also very poor, my V30 struggles with this too. I am not denying any of this.

                My point about LCD comes from my own anecdotal evidence. It also comes from other people's experience too. LCD burn-in is a thing. That's all I'm saying.

                  NeonHD, 13 Dec 2021You realize that IPS displays can also get burn in right? ... moreAnd how many years would you have to backtrack to prove your point regarding IPS? For instance, have you seen a burned-in Mi 10T Pro display while you would and easily see how common burn-ins and color tinting happening in Samsung's own Galaxy S-series flagships which are way more expensive than the Mi 10T Pro. Oh did I say poor gray uniformity, black crush, and tinting (common on high refresh rate OLEDs) on minimum brightness? Yes OLEDs s_cks in those departments. Also poor OLED manufacturing from Samsung, their foldables have lamination nightmares. Don't get me started on that regard. lol.

                    DroidBoye, 14 Dec 2021This is by far one of the d_mbest thing I've read thus... moreDude, you're the one who is coming to such quick conclusions. I did not say OLED is not flawed. I also never denied that OLED degrades over time.

                    I am SIMPLY saying that IPS LCD is still prone to burn-in. I am not making this stuff up, I have owned two devices with IPS LCD that has gotten burn-in. That is literally it.

                    Stop putting words into my mouth.

                      Kangal, 14 Dec 2021All of my OLED phones have developed burn-in. Some within a... moreIn reality, your personal experience doesn't mean anything on the grand scheme of things. And I will admit, my personal experince means virtually nothing as well. All I can say is that I owned my LG V30 for three years and I have never gotten any burn-in on the OLED display. Yet, I've owned two IPS LCD devices, the LG G4 and K3 Note, and have gotten burn-in on both. So my anecdotal evidence says otherwise.

                      "LCD phones don't get burn-in"
                      Incorrect. They do get burn-in, just a different kind.

                      A quote from the Wikipedia article, "For LCDs, burn-in develops in some cases because pixels permanently lose their ability to return to their relaxed state after a continued static use profile". Their words not mine.

                        NeonHD, 13 Dec 2021Burn-in is rare regardless of the display technology. It is... moreThis is by far one of the d_mbest thing I've read thus far. Totally downplaying the strong point of IPS displays while ignoring and also downplaying the facts regarding organic display degradation on regular use.

                          To be honest, I prefer SLCD-IPS in a 1080p 60Hz (16:9) form.
                          It's bright, saves power, and lasts for years. All it needs is a User Removable Battery.

                          If I'm going for an OLED phone, then I'd rather 120Hz, a 1440p-PenTile in (21:9) form.
                          Vivid colours, fluid, and AOD function. More disposable, but IP68 Waterproofing preferred.

                          I see these as different classes of devices. Just like some people prefer to own a porsche, whilst others drive a JEEP. Different strokes for different folks.

                            NeonHD, 13 Dec 2021Burn-in is rare regardless of the display technology. It is... moreAll of my OLED phones have developed burn-in. Some within a year, others after 3 years.
                            Only one of my LCD phone developed a burn-in, and that was a 2010 device.

                            LCD phones don't get burn-in, whilst OLED does. This is the general truth. There are rare exceptions.

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                              • Peter1888
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                              • 14 Dec 2021

                              Mike4, 13 Dec 2021Was considering this phone, but went with a Poco F3 instea... moreAs far as value for money nothing even comes close to X3 pro

                                NeonHD, 13 Dec 2021Burn-in is rare regardless of the display technology. It is... moreNow your being dishonest

                                At a chemical level and organic material will not have equal

                                Burn in outcome as an inorganic kind this is the truth

                                Burn in OLED is significantly more common

                                  IpsDisplay, 13 Dec 2021If most people don't realize it must be so rare that&#... moreBurn-in is rare regardless of the display technology. It is equally as rare in both LCD and AMOLED.

                                    NeonHD, 13 Dec 2021You realize that IPS displays can also get burn in right? ... moreIf most people don't realize it must be so rare that's it's virtually zero

                                    What a reliable technology IPS is

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                                      • Atypical
                                      • 4$Z
                                      • 13 Dec 2021

                                      I think it's interesting that GSMArena seems to treat the "Poco X3" and "Poco X3 NFC" as two different phones. I can't see any evidence anywhere else that there's a non-NFC version of the Poco X3. What's happening here?

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                                        • Mike4
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                                        • 13 Dec 2021

                                        Was considering this phone, but went with a Poco F3 instead for a magical 299$ at black Friday, The 870 is truly a god given chipset, it's close to a 888 in perf, but it does not overheat or throttle. Do yourself a favor and get the future proof phone with a 870 5G connectivity, or a Mediatek1200, although The 870 is still the better option.

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