Xiaomi Poco F3

Stunning design with a premium build.

No 3.5.mm jack, no microSD, no FM radio.

Yet, at €300-€350 price, the Poco F3 is still tough to match, let alone beat in most aspects, and without a doubt, it will become the first choice for many potential buyers. And if they can live with the mediocre camera, they'll love the F3 as we did.

Superb screen;Powerful processor;Excellent value for money

Decent but not great camera;Disappointing software

Last updated: June 30, 2021 (

Bright and responsive display Great performance within its class Solid, classy build

MIUI is full of annoyances Mediocre camera No wireless charging

With class-leading performance, an outstandingly bright and fluid display, and a tidy design, the Poco F3 might just have you renouncing flagships for the foreseeable future. Only a mediocre camera and the usual MIUI quibbles threaten to sour an...

Powerful processor means speedy performance ; Great battery life ; Vibrant and large flat display ; Affordability is its key sell

Cameras could be better - especially the so-so wide-angle ; MIUI software has quirks - such as notification issues

It's rare to find a phone that stands out these days, but this handset definitely does. It's speedy, has a great display, lasts all day, and won't cost you much money at all. Can't say better than that.

Very accessible price for a powerful 5G phone ; Clean and stylish design ; Stereo speakers ; Bright and fast 120Hz AMOLED screen

No headphone jack and microSD slot ; Mediocre camera output ; Heavily customized MIUI 12

Superb performance ; Excellent OLED display ; Impressive cameras

Underwhelming battery life ; MIUI not for everyone

The Poco F3 is one of the finest mid-range phones you can buy, but patchy battery life and hit-and-miss software hold it back slightly. The excellent Poco X3 Pro, available for around £100/€100 less, makes it harder to recommend.

Snapdragon 870 for under Php 20k ; Fairly good battery life ; Gorgeous AMOLED panel

Excellent display ; Capable main and macro camera ; Powerful internals

No telephoto camera ; No autofocus on ultra-wide ; Occasional touch-screen issues

If you’re in the UK, Europe or Australia, and have £329 (roughly US$465 or AU$550) to spend on a new phone, nothing else combines the power, screen quality, and 5G mobile data speeds the Poco F3 5G does. Its camera system misses out on the telephoto...

+ AMOLED display and 120Hz is an awesome combo ; + 33W fast charging ; + Decent build ; + Price tag is attractive

- Camera is average ; - Fingerprint magnet at the back ; - 3.5mm headphone jack missing ; - Weird bug after gaming

If performance is what you're looking for in a smartphone without spending too much, the POCO F3 is an attractive option for you.