A few months after Poco X3, Poco launches a slightly more muscular poco pro.Poco's philosophy rests as always essentially on performance and autonomy.The brand considers that these two criteria remain the most important in the eyes of consumers.
As Poco evolves in the shadow of Xiaomi, the brand is also betting on an extremely interesting technology-prix report.The smartphone is offered around 200 euros, which helps go on some of its faults.The fact remains that really appreciate a smartphone is not just a question of price.The smartphone must remain up to it almost in all circumstances.
After all, with the first pocophone, the brand struck very hard, with a device, certainly compromise fruit, but not when it really matters.This first draft, a real reference for the range, had a large 6.18 ″ LCD screen (403 ppi) compatible HDR10+, a high -end chip (at the time the Snapdragon 845), a large 4000 mAh battery, aSelfie 20 Mp sensor… and a jack port.
Is the POCO X3 Pro up to the first pocophone?Answer in this test.
Price and availability of POCO X3 Pro
The POCO X3 Pro is available at a price of € 153.29 (6/128 GB).He invites himself on an increasingly congested segment.In this price range we find the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, Realme 8 Pro or even the Galaxy A52 4G 4G.Three models with the excellent value for money.
POCO X3 Pro 6/128 Go au meilleur prixPrix de base : 249 €Aliexpress -39% 153 € Consultez l'offreRakuten -8% 229 € Consultez l'offreCdiscount -2% 245 € Consultez l'offreRED by SFR249 € Consultez l'offreAmazon249 € Consultez l'offreeBay249 € Consultez l'offreVoir plus d'offresPOCO X3 Pro 8/256 Go au meilleur prixPrix de base : 299 €eBay -19% 242 € Consultez l'offreCdiscount -18% 245 € Consultez l'offreAmazon -14% 258 € Consultez l'offreRakuten -11% 265 € Consultez l'offreVoir plus d'offresDesign: plastic is not always fantastic
In the past, Poco has not particularly distinguished itself by his designer talents.Its smartphones still respond to Asian consumer codes, less to those of Europeans, evidenced by the imposing logo on the rear shell of the POCO X3 Pro.
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Dressed in plastic, this model does not shine by the elegance of its design.A large brilliant strip (follower of fingerprints) stretches over the entire rear surface.The two external bands inherit a matt coating.For once, we would have preferred a little more sobriety with a fully matte shell.This would undoubtedly have allowed the brand to save even more savings.
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Even if it means opting for gross finishes, you might as well make everyone enjoy it.The photo module also adopts an unenviable format.Particularly prominent, it takes the form of a rectangle with rounded widths with four photo sensors and an arranged flash like the face 5 of a die.Unheard of and you probably understand as us exactly why.
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Do you consider us a cruel hair?Wait a little to know the weight of the beast.215 grams, this is the beautiful baby that must be transported and manipulated every day.An acceptable weight for a glass smartphone, but much less if it is dressed in plastic, even if the generous battery still justifies this overweight.Obviously, again, at this price, we will not dwell on this point.But there are lighter and better finished alternatives at this price.
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The other elements are positioned in a conventional way: USB-C and speaker on the lower border, ON/OFF buttons (with fingerprint reader) and volume on the right, slot nanosim + microSD on the left.We will salute the good integration of the screen and the presence of a 3.5 mm jack to connect to any hifi or helmet channel.
Screen and audio: good and less good
We will see later, Poco puts the package on performance.Inevitably, to offer your X3 pro at a price content it was necessary to make sacrifices elsewhere.The screen is the first element to suffer from it.No amoled here (unlike the Redmi Note 10 of Xiaomi) but an IPS LCD slab of 6.67 '' with a Full HD+definition, a refresh frequency of 120 Hz (all the same) and a frequency of sampling of240 Hz.
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Choosing an LCD slab has several drawbacks: blacks are less black, less marked contrasts and greater energy consumption.Unfortunately for him, the poco x3 pro checks all the boxes.
Some LCD tiles are of excellent quality say you.You are right.However, this is not the case for that of the Poco X3.At the factory outlet, the screen is badly calibrated and shoots far too blue.
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To correct the shot, juggle between the different display modes is not enough.We must not only identify the right mode but above all adjust the color palette as well as the temperature to find the best compromise.And it is much more difficult than it seems.
We will console ourselves with the very good brightness of the slab allowing use in full sun.The frequency of 120 Hz will delight gaming and unconditional social networks lovers.Provided you compromise on autonomy.
Audio quality is at the top
If the screen does not convince us completely, the audio quality, it is there.First of all because the presence of a 3.5 mm jack allows the connection of a helmet without lugging an adapter.Then because the POCO X3 Pro is certified hi-res, guaranteed of excellent sound quality.Finally because it is compatible Bluetooth 5.0 and supports SBC, AAC, ACTX HD, Aptx adaptive, Aptx Tws+ and LDAC codecs.
Whether you are wireless wireless or team, you can find your account.The POCO X3 Pro delivers a sound of excellent quality and even allows itself to compete with certain premium models.The speakers do the work but do not impress.We can't have everything either.
Performances and interface: The POCO X3 Pro has everything
Historically, the Poco brand has become known by focusing mainly on performance.The POCO X3 Pro carries this philosophy in it since it incorporates a Snapdragon 860 processor capable of providing almost as much power as a high -end smartphone of 2020.In this price range, it is simply breathtaking.
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The POCO X3 Pro therefore has no difficulty accomplishing everyday tasks, including the most gourmet in resources.Well helped by his 6 GB of Ram, he continues the work without ever presenting signs of fatigue.
Players will also have on behalf of it, the GPU Adreno 640 allowing you to play the latest fashionable licenses (Call of Duty Mobile, Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile etc.) with high graphic configurations and flawless fluidity.
Miui 12, a pleasant and familiar interface
These excellent performances are accompanied by Miui 12, the same interface as that of Xiaomi smartphones.We will therefore not dwell on a software part analyzed long, wide and across in our recent Xiaomi devices tests.
MIUI 12 is among the most enjoyable Android versions to use daily.Highly customizable, this new version finally hosts the soar to purist application drawer. Sa charte graphique pompée sur inspirée d’iOS présente l’avantage de naviguer en terrain connu si l’on vient de l’univers de la Pomme.
It should also be noted that Poco has relieved itself from certain unnecessary or even annoying elements of Miui 12.We think for example of the reduced number of pre-installed applications or the absence of advertisements, including during the damn antivirus scan (still there, unfortunately).
Bof autonomy, but very fast recharge
The drawback of an LCD slab is that it consumes more energy than an OLED slab (on the latter the LEDs go out to produce black).And that is even more true if the frequency of refreshment culminates at 120 Hz.
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Unfortunately, the POCO X3 Pro is the perfect illustration.Although equipped with a generous 5160 mAh battery, it can hardly exceed the versatile day of use.As long as we pour on the videos or the game, we will have to go through the recharge box every night.Nothing dramatic but far from the performance of its acolyte, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro, equipped with a screen ... Amoled.CQFD.
To compensate for this lack of endurance, a 33 W charger is provided in the box.It allows you to recharge the smartphone up to 60% in thirty minutes and 100% in an hour.Excellent results, especially in this price range.Obviously, the POCO X3 Pro is not compatible with the wireless load.The opposite would have been very surprising.
The camera is average, but we expected
Photography has never been at the heart of Poco's priorities.But the growing interest of consumers for this criterion (including affordable models) forced the manufacturer to question himself.The POCO X3 Pro therefore inherits a muscular configuration made up of the following four modules:
Xiaomi smartphones regulars will recognize a fairly classic but effective combo.This is even more true with this X3 Pro which, thanks to its Snapdragon 860 chip, benefits from even more power for better digital images processing.
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Far from being perfect, the main sensor is comfortable in good light conditions.The bitter is good, the contrasts marked and the colors close to reality.Just could we blame him for a whites balance a capricious hair.Difficult, however, to hold it against the price of the smartphone.
Like its competitors, the POCO X3 Pro does not embark on a telephoto lens, too expensive for products from this range.So we have to be satisfied with a purely digital zoom.Until 2x it is completely correct.Beyond, the image loses in dive and the noise points the tip of its nose.
Well helped by the depth sensor, the main module allows you to capture good quality portraits.The cutting is clean, the correct bokeh.Cherry on the optics, you can adjust the intensity of the background blur during and after the shoot.
At night, the POCO X3 Pro does not demerite, provided you use the night mode.Without him, the pictures are too deteriorated to hope to exploit them.Nothing very surprising for a smartphone at 200 euros.
So far, the X3 Pro get away pretty well.Alas, like many smartphones sold below 300 euros, its secondary sensors are not up to the main.With a few megapixels, we can practically talk about gadgets.Given the little interest in the macro objective, we will forgive it its mediocrity.On the other hand, we are more severe when it comes to assessing the ultra-angle.
- Ultra grand-angle
- Grand-angle
- Zoom 2x
- Ultra grand-angle
- Grand-angle
- Zoom 2x
Without being catastrophic, the latter brings together all the faults that other manufacturers have largely corrected.First, the distortion is clearly visible.Then the loss of details is obvious, including in the center of the image.Finally, the difference in colorimetry compared to the main sensor is obvious.Too bad, the power of the processor would have made it possible to do much better.
- Selfie
- Autoportrait
Conclude this chapter devoted to photography on two more positive notes.The 20 Mpx front sensor (Grand-Angle F/2 lens.2) fulfill his office very well.The POCO X3 Pro can also film in 4K to 30 Im/s with completely suitable results.
POCO X3 Pro 6/128 Go au meilleur prixPrix de base : 249 €Aliexpress -39% 153 € Consultez l'offreRakuten -8% 229 € Consultez l'offreCdiscount -2% 245 € Consultez l'offreRED by SFR249 € Consultez l'offreAmazon249 € Consultez l'offreeBay249 € Consultez l'offreVoir plus d'offresPOCO X3 Pro 8/256 Go au meilleur prixPrix de base : 299 €eBay -19% 242 € Consultez l'offreCdiscount -18% 245 € Consultez l'offreAmazon -14% 258 € Consultez l'offreRakuten -11% 265 € Consultez l'offreVoir plus d'offresOur opinion on the POCO X3 Pro
The POCO X3 Pro perfectly embodies the philosophy of the brand: very efficient.But for the rest, it will be necessary to go back ... apart from a particularly neat audio part and a licked interface, the X3 Pro never manages to compete with its competitors.
Its lack of elegance, its versatility camera, its balance screen.The X3 Pro also lacks a bit of endurance and its charging system is not transcendent.Ultimately, the POCO X3 Pro is above all a powerful smartphone.But as everyone knows, without mastery, power is nothing.
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