Poco F3 review: Budget brilliance!

[@bradavon]

The SD865 was the most premium chip only a year ago, making the SD870 basically a top end chip in a budget phone.

[@zemixboy]

can not be called F3 - a budget smartphone, it's mid-range especially in local stores...

[@bradavon]

@@zemixboy cannot

[@dusanmitrovic4068]

@@zemixboy In my country is considered ,,low cost near-flagship phone''

[@jjjjjjj4610]

@@zemixboy I bought it for 240 thats pretty budget to me...

[@Djwatzy]

The chip is good but software ruins it a bit.

[@geffy2909]

I find it insane that we can get a phone with a more powerful processor than practically every single flagship phone, released until 4 months ago, at like a third or fourth of the price. That's just absolutely insane. I feel like it's barely even worth going for the SD 888 when the 870 exists, because a majority of people don't need that level of performance, and will barely notice any differences. The Poco F3, OnePlus 9R, Vivo X60, Moto G100 are all so much better value than most high end flagships.

[@chandrashekarr9390]

Lovely Review on the Poco F3. I am still delighted with the performance of my SD845 Poco F1.. Even after 30 months of use the battery lasts for more than a day... Volume has got better with the latest 12.0.3 upgrade. Just waiting to get my hands on poco F3. Thanks for the Great review.

[@SanderKoop1]

Same, I still have no reason to want to upgrade. The F1 still works fine. I do miss NFC and wireless charging, but not enough to need a new phone.

[@edwardzita3479]

Hmmm... I dunno, maybe i used it way longer and the battery has worn down a bit still i bought it in 2019. Performance is still pretty snappy but i do lag quite a bit in demanding game on mid to low settings. The F1 is pretty amazing to me but has served me well enough. Poco F3 looks insane but not enough for me though.

[@ekeminiudonte3986]

Nice but I am curious so I know how to handle my phone as well. Are you a heavy user? What are your battery charging methods or tips that have made the battery still strong..any particular advise on that?

[@muhammadaliuddin9175]

@@edwardzita3479 have u tried installing a custom rom preferably lineage os on your device?

[@michaeljeacock]

get it for the hardware.. put on a custom rom and gcam. win.

[@alxdava2004]

Today, Xiaomi's camera app is very good. I can't find the need to use gcam on my Xiaomi phones for over 8 months.

[@user-ev2gv9zk2t]

@Snow Leopard they will fix it soon

[@mustafabutt1839]

its not that easy

[@hs_ando8327]

@Snow Leopard sell f3, buy mi10s

[@MrKrueger88]

@@alxdava2004 the stuck on beauty mode for selfies is hideous !!!

[@Djwatzy]

Makes me think that a decent camera in a smartphone these days cost £700 extra!

[@arahyoonseul4174]

Samsung uses something similar to an actual pro camera

[@brightwinismylife3952]

You are the top 3 most soothing Tech youtuber voice after MrWhosetheboss and JerryRigEverything

[@vkAwesomee]

disagree

[@michaeljeacock]

antony at ltt.

[@karmadel786]

Simp

[@brightwinismylife3952]

@Ryan's Random Videos @vkAwesome so what? Am i supposed to care if u disagree?

[@brightwinismylife3952]

@@vkAwesomee .

[@Skinnypole_clara]

I have used Poco F1 in 2018 Poco f2 pro in 2020 and Poco f3 now. It's been an absolute beast for this phone not to be known world wide

[@nidhipgupta4462]

Use Google camera and it can match flagships in terms of camera Now here is what's missing 1. Sd card slot 2. Headphone jack 3. Water resistance 4. NFC 5. Wireless charging 6. Shoulder buttons 7. Stylus I personally don't think 5 of these points make a lot of difference as phone already has a lot of storage, most people use wireless headphones/earphone/speaker, wireless charging is painfully slow and you can get gaming triggers for literally less than a dollar with a stylus It can literally do everything that much more expensive phones can so I don't think nfc and water resistance is that big of a deal in this case This phone is the most logical phone to buy this year

[@mango0287]

I read that is has NFC and I also have read in "some" cases that it has ip53 rating, but I am not sure because most sources say it has no ip rating

[@MuhRad]

The phone having ip53 & NFC

[@nidhipgupta4462]

@@mango0287 then I guess.... Its just even more perfect now lol

[@mango0287]

@@nidhipgupta4462 on one site I just read NFC depends on the region, but I am really not sure with that ip-rating. If it had one, I feel like all sites would say and every site and youtuber would mention it, but nobody does. Still a beast phone if there is no bugs

[@nidhipgupta4462]

@@mango0287 just install pixel software and then the software experience is also perfect

[@homerj516]

Was the recieving notifications problem very widespread on the Poco f3,did turning off battery optimization help,was it widespread or a few apps.Thanks.

[@gavinyu21]

The poco f3 is a global version of redmi k40 in China, and they have k40 pro and pro+ that upgrade their camera and chipset to snapdragon 888 for just a few extra dollars.

[@chriselliott7882]

Nothing gets close to the Poco f3 for price to performance I've got the Poco f3 and Poco X3 both brilliant phones

[@Asifur_Rahman]

This phone is awesome, i am using this phone now. Its now running on MIUI 12.5.6 and there is no any bug as i noticed

[@arkantosthegreat]

The notification issue is a true problem on Xiaomi.

[@alanvillasenorl2686]

Hello! What cellphone network do you have?

[@skinnydip6784]

2 disadvantage - we dont know dimming issue about software or hardware, if hardware thats cannot fixed - touch delay when hold and swap

[@mango0287]

I think both have been fixed

[@kz0css]

@@mango0287 Is it true?

[@DogNineONine]

Neither of these issues are present. Mine didn't need anything doing to it. It arrived with no problems

[@tahir9]

Which icon pack are you using?

[@farzeenahmed7246]

Pixel icon pack

[@neilsesl]

Pixel icon pack

[@RithikaV]

Got it in 2022 it's a still one of the best budget options that perform like a flagship. Only things that let it down is the cameras which I don't care about and software which is kind of buggy sometimes although swiftly fixed by updates. A great option for gamers and heavy users 😎

[@hafiz5375]

Xiaomi really give what people need on budget segment.. from mono speaker to stereo from 6** sd to 7** cpu and now today xiaomi really hit community with amoled screen over ips and i hope xiaomi will make ip67 in the next future given that xiaomi already remove h.jack on k40

[@djvalentin]

Wow I just purchased it and what a beast !! I use a iphone 12 pro and really can't seem to notice any difference in speed i believe the only issue would be the camera , i wanted to have a second phone with android and I believe I made the best choice considering price and features

[@kingkal81]

What is the launcher your using

[@prakash2814]

Every youtuber outside India, praising Poco F3. Every KZbinr in India disliking MI 11x. Even I purchased it. Hardware is good. Just miui and experience is buggy. And I have been using xiaomi since Redmi 3S prime (rose gold). We have come far from (home) redmi 3.

[@sajidkhanmahmood]

it certainly looks like a great phone at this price point. Ive had my Mi9t pro for nearly 2 years now and im strongly considering this.

[@TheBostonTom]

I'm curious to know, 2hat phone do you use every day??

[@jeromebraceros4407]

Hi there! Did you experience any dimming issues with the screen while using the Poco F3?

[@MrKrueger88]

Thankyou ..... Very thorough review . Even mentioning the haptic engine 🙂👍 Cheers 👍👍👍👍👍

[@debsubhrabanerjee7844]

How did you get the gesture pill?

[@Mashrafin_Tahsin]

Is this device any better than realme GT ? How is the 4k 30fps to be more specific?

[@reonbarrett5546]

i brought this phone just it few days ago i owned a 9s pus samsung this like going from a truck to a sunper car i love this phone so much i feel i am a winner buy it as poco love it ... love it

[@arun85559]

Is there any screen dimming issues when gaming..

[@vkAwesomee]

yes

[@Cherobfpv-2024]

Yes.same.. any idea?i use this phone outdoor and it will dim

[@DogNineONine]

No. I've never had it happen to me once since I've owned it

[@DogNineONine]

@@Cherobfpv-2024 the phone doesn't dim outdoors, if you set it on auto it gets brighter

[@zemixboy]

f3 - not a budget phone f3 - is a great phone for it's budget, that's correct

[@marselinuspandua.n.p573]

does it have nfc?

[@marcellocoutinho4003]

How can I buy it in the uk

[@AmiKharapOi]

Do you know when it gonna come in Bangladesh? Plz reply🙂

[@fuckyouandyourbullshit69]

K40 and Poco F3 is the same phone spec wise. Difference is f3 is global and uses Poco launcher. And K40 is china variant

[@truckingandtraveling]

Sounds like the perfect candidate for the Pixel Experience ROM.

[@tmth.nts16]

Which Launcher and which icons are you using?

[@99Venom]

Poco launcher

[@akramulnazimnoble6516]

Watching this on my Poco F1!

[@SanderKoop1]

Same. Still works so well. Did have to replace the charging port, but that was a 10 minute job.

[@gesie0504]

I agree in the software department, it's Rough, but overall this is a solid device and performs well

[@omkardadi2031]

There would be plenty of AOSP roms for this device soon. Though its MiUi is crappy I love these devices for the awesome custom rom support :).

[@shadil8452]

Which is your accent ? It's so good to hear ❤️

[@Mac0071231]

UK

[@shadil8452]

@@Mac0071231 yeah i know he is UK. What i wanna know is which UK accent. North , South , or Midlands ?? He doesn't sound like London Accent.

[@eyb0ss]

@@shadil8452 it's a Leeds accent.

[@shadil8452]

@@eyb0ss thanks buddy

[@hydywirralterrier]

It's a Yorkshire accent, pandering to the American audiences by saying words like " period"! I'm a Yorkshireman (West Yorkshire too) it pisses me off when KZbinrs try and you use American English words to gain subscribers!

[@nielsjunker1487]

Great video I think I will buy poco f3 as soon it comes to europe 💪keep safe

[@MrGavin2011]

Ordered mine on aliexpress and it's taking forever to even ship. I think I should have waited, by the time I actually get my phone it will probably be released in europe.

[@nielsjunker1487]

@@MrGavin2011 thanks for your reply keep safe

[@dinuyoro]

I ordered mine on Goboo .

[@CSnrgy]

@@nielsjunker1487 pretty sure it's already released in the EU (excluding the UK where it launches this month.)

[@muzsyam3621]

@@MrGavin2011 same..i ordered on april 4Th but till now not sent yet

[@Stranger2Sum]

How's the OS and security updates planned out?

[@khaynn2112]

Same crutial question, if we want to compare it with Pixel phones.

[@dpedrosoliano]

ive emailed them about this. havent responded to me yet

[@syaheedmahadi3047]

www.mi.com/global/service/support/security-update.html#:~:text=Xiaomi%20Security%20Updates-,Xiaomi%20Security%20Updates,patches%20for%20Xiaomi-specific%20issues. This is the official website about security updates. they support the phones for at least 2 years since released, but it is subject to change. they say they update the phones monthly and quarterly, however the updates are not on fixed intervals. I'm on my Mi 9t running on android 10 and miui 12. I've been using it since june last year, and I would say the updates are pretty random. it's like when they've really found a serius bug, then they would update it. the most recent security patch for my phone was on january. but, using miui for casual use, I'm not sure why people are saying it's buggy

[@Stranger2Sum]

@@dpedrosoliano If they do get back to you please update us.

[@Stranger2Sum]

@@syaheedmahadi3047 you a G! Thanks for the insight man.

[@noorularifin9169]

He is using launchair launcher. I was so bumped with the home screen look thinking it's the stock home screen, and MIUI has changed 😞😞

[@hishamalaa2222]

Excuse me sit did u face any heat issue or screen dimming while gaming?

[@pepcore]

I bought it. The screen is beautiful. Colors are great and it's absolutely awesome. Before this i had the poco f1.

[@colinjava8447]

I've got an F1, I would buy this but my F1 does everything I need so it would be more of a luxury for me.

[@MuhRad]

What about the issue of #screen_dimming and the over heat issue

[@pepcore]

@@MuhRad I never noticed it. I did notice a problem with the battery life at night draining without a reason. But 2 days ago I had an update and that fixed it. The update said "fixed issues with battery life draining at night and screen dimming during gaming". So I guess that's also fixed. (I can't confirm it cause I never had/noticed screen dimming)

[@MuhRad]

@@pepcore Thanks alot I bought the device yesterday But didn't open it Waiting for the problem to be solved Or give it back to the Vendor

[@mango0287]

@@MuhRad Did you open it already and test it if yes how was it?

[@boothatron]

I have seen this as low as £233 on Ali Express. At that price, every man woman and child should have one!

[@jrobbio]

Yes, I got it for around that plus import tax to my country.

[@SanderKoop1]

Ah bugger. You had me sold. And then you mention it doesn't do wireless charging. I still use my F1, as it's still damn good. But I miss the wireless charging. I use a wireless charging adapter, but it's sloooow. And the F3 can do proper fast wired charging. Damn shame. Maybe the X3 Pro can do Qi. 🤔😢

[@daf676]

it`s still rare where budget smartphone(below 400$) has wireless charging

[@nidhipgupta4462]

Why do you care about wireless charging?

[@SanderKoop1]

@@nidhipgupta4462 Maybe because it's damn useful? And I have several wireless chargers dotted around my house, as my wife's phone has wireless charging? Also, why the f**k do you care why I care?

[@jrobbio]

@@SanderKoop1 This was nearly a deal breaker for me, but when I saw another video that showed it could do a full charge in just short of an hour, I decided to forgo it

[@SanderKoop1]

@@jrobbio True. And it is tempting. I've seen the X3 Pro for about £250 on AliExpress. That price is fantastic, and makes it hard to justify a grand for a Samsung.

[@Brian34691]

What's the theme called?

[@jonnypoundland4118]

Leeds Leeds Leeds. Good work fella I reckon you live near me. Just ordered the F3 from AEx

[@wkhan3721]

I'm in Manchester. I've ordered it too from the Same place. Delivery expected any day now😁

[@shankarshanaratnasabapathy2058]

@@wkhan3721 haha same except i ordered to the UK then ship it to my country since ali doesnt deliver to my country it came on the 22nd to the UK

[@matthewwilliams8311]

I would say it's a flagship processor, the 865 was and this is a slightly better one

[@Arizona_Ranger]

don't get fooled by the numbers, the display is unusable in sunlight

[@nickmcminn2137]

**For proper notifications on MIUI you MUST turn on Auto start for said app**

[@kodaph]

enable all notification permissions, per app basis in app settings

[@erriezzanslounge1380]

turn off sleep mode in battery scene

[@mattdagger1480]

Not a fan of wireless charging at all. To hit a price point that would be the #1 thing I will always happily get rid of

[@randomfootages9120]

The only thing that they need to improve is to bring real-time realistic slow motion not software based simulation the rest are the best Amazing ❤️ mind blowing 🥰outstanding 😍

[@krishnanshudey3831]

When it will be available in INDIA. I am really excited to purchase this.

[@5752yash]

Poco f3 is already launched in India but its name in India is Mi 11x

[@yuribagusswasono4772]

Bad ram management makes me choose custom rom over miui

[@yuribagusswasono4772]

@mythought 22 I've been using miui for 7 years so I can notice.. Furthermore, you can watch on speedtest video in KZbin how mi 11 lacks when it comes to multitasking test..

[@esrachristian1767]

On some market, yes. But in here (Indonesia), no. This is mid-range phone not budget one.

[@nrbgamingYT]

6:45 The Champ Slayer #BielsaBall just moments ago beating Citeeehhh!

[@iwantthatone6522]

Nice review. Very well done. Would you pick the f3 over anything else up to £500 ? Cheers

[@rakryansanga1321]

Watching from Indonesia

[@CSnrgy]

Samsung S20 FE non RRP is better deal imo

[@Vedrajrm]

Will only consider buying this if it’s at INR 19,999 in India

[@prateek3704]

It's gonna start at 24k. No way they're gonna give a SD 870 for less than 20k 😂. Also X3 Pro is priced at that range so this would sit above that.

[@MrFreyTV]

Poco F3 or Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro?

[@crimson8043]

F3 of course.

[@amirjafari9434]

why would u get an iphone when u can have an open os and powerful hardware with android that u can do anything u like and enjoy a free open world not closed apple eco system.. with extra expensive stuff..

[@jeremyranaivoson007]

Thanks. Really nice review

[@daf676]

liked because you listen to hell of a life :)

[@SinghalRishi27]

Install a custom rom on this

[@DogNineONine]

Can anyone confirm- does the UK version have NFC? Thanks in advance 👍

[@DogNineONine]

For anyone that cares - it does, as I bought one! 🙂👍

[@mango0287]

@@DogNineONine Do you know if it has Ip rating? Most sources say no, but I have read it sometimes

[@DogNineONine]

@@mango0287 I'll see if it says it in the literature that came with it

[@mango0287]

@@DogNineONine A lot of sites and youtubers say it does not, only a few say it has one but I doubt it. If it had one, it wouldve been more clear and used for marketing purposes is my guess :(

[@DogNineONine]

@@mango0287 I've read all the literature - there's no mention of any ip rating of any kind. For me that's not an issue as I've come from a oneplus 5T which didn't have one either

[@mattias1099]

3:15 How in hell have you even managed to get such deep and noticeable scratches after just a week of use? Did you let your phone kiss your keys for 10+ hours every day in your pocket? Because I've had my Galaxy S8+ for nearly 4 years now and the plastic screen protector on it barely even has a third of the scratches that you've managed to get in a week lol

[@moblue289]

if only it had a 5000mah battery. i would run outside right now and get two

[@MuhRad]

Assume it is 5000😏😏 There is not that deferential

[@99Venom]

4520 mAh isn't a deal breaker man. At least you have a 33W charger in the box

[@thehobbit2872]

Don't like the miui and apps that are forced.

[@Layput]

Is it really the best boodjet phone?

[@Aman-xo4yx]

Oxygen os is the worst os ever . 9 to google I want to share a video which issues im facing in my 4 OnePlus devices... And how this company is taking our money with the promise that it is the smoothest experience in android ... But it is totally fake 😡😤 pls reply 🙏🙏🙏

[@anismistry1]

These chinese phones look so good, even the software has improved to the point that we can easily use them but I will never want to buy these for lack of software updates. They make a model and forget about it and move to the next

[@pantheratigris9963]

Software : android one Hardware : poco

[@anismistry1]

@@pantheratigris9963 Absolutely not Software : Samsung (4 years support) Hardware: of course SAMSUNG 🤫🤫

[@SanderKoop1]

Nonsense. My F1 still got an update to Android 10, keeps getting patches.

[@marwin436]

@@SanderKoop1 and my Samsung from 2019 doestn have the newest android and oneui

[@erriezzanslounge1380]

some phones will get update 2 or 3 years android update wasn't as big as miui update.

[@moblue289]

miui sucks when it comes to behaviors. features and looks are top notch. but they need to fix it's behavior. or you can install a custom Android Rom that fixes it all

[@yowaimo6196]

Modder Community assemble

[@itzdcx]

How is $400-500 bucks a considered budget 😂

[@SanderKoop1]

Have you seen what smartphones cost nowadays? £350 is a f***in' steal, especially for the spec.

[@daf676]

wdymn?? are you that poor?

[@ethan2080k]

Which launcher did you use for this poco ? Haha

[@astridolsson7747]

The only thing keeping me away from buying the F3 is the UD fingerprint reader.

[@MuhRad]

Quite the opposite The fingerprint works better than its place on the screen

[@bradavon]

Flat displays make big phones even bigger than they need to be. For example the Galaxy A42 (6.6") has a significantly bigger form factor to the Galaxy S21+ (6.7") display. Reviewers don't appreciate this when they claim curved displays have "no purpose". Yes they do.

[@jassykat]

The Poco F3 looks more like the Poco F2 than the Pocophone F1...

[@sunnyfpy]

Cannot get better phones at this price caterogy .

[@Mengsreanglay]

What's theme name is he using?? 😁😂

[@gabay1953]

Dear friend thanks for a professional video maybe you can help me I bought this cell phone weeks ago and I have a problem it does not sound alerts I get alerts from [WhatsApp-line-youtube-and email] but without alert sound I checked everything and confirmed everything I just weeks Looking even updated the system to the new version miui Global 12.5.1 Thank you very much

[@andreigb4476]

major go

[@andreigb4476]

or Xiaomi mi 11 lite 5g

[@andreigb4476]

better Moto G 60

[@yanni2737]

There is no way Xiaomi makes money selling this device, the screen and the processor alone probably cost above £250. So the question is who pays for it?

[@stoppls1709]

ads, data collection but no one really cares about it as long as its a good phone lol edit: a shit ton of bloatware too

[@bradavon]

Why do you think it costs this much per phone?

[@marwin436]

Xiaomi makes less than 10 dollars per phone, they even it out with bloatware and ads ik the system apps (I havent noticed any tbh). And in China they have Services like apple

[@bradavon]

@@marwin436 it's the same business model they've been doing for decades with laptops. Only Apple really makes serious profit across all their products. Samsung does with phone. People wouldn't buy Xiaomi phones if they charged what others do. They know this. Its sad though because they also know people hate bloat.

[@personface5457]

Gashes

[@chethiyapehasara]

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