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Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC and Poco X3 Pro, Midrange Killers 2.0

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post Sep 8 2020, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(XXXOOOXXXOOO @ Sep 8 2020, 05:53 PM)
1519 lowest (1 time only).
1599 tonight.

but still almost double of poco x3.
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Tempting.. Coz of the AMOLED and the holeless screen. I don't really mind the chipset coz I don't game. But I guess X3's screen is bettter for surfing
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post Sep 10 2020, 05:08 PM

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Dang. Just noticed the F2 Pro is now RM1499. Should i cancel my X3 and go for that? Haha. Mine is still not yet shipped
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post Sep 14 2020, 04:45 PM

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QUOTE(irenic @ Sep 14 2020, 04:41 PM)
i see. okay thanks.
i wont use my unit. i plan to initiate a return. sakit hati with xiaomi rejected my request to cancel order earlier.. unless there is someone wanna buy from me.
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Better u sell lah. Sell slightly below RRP still untung if u got it at early bird pricing
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post Sep 15 2020, 12:09 AM

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It's back to early bird pricing again now on Shopee. Damn I guess they really didn't hit their initial target sale units
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post Sep 16 2020, 01:23 AM

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QUOTE(attw @ Sep 15 2020, 09:02 PM)
Midrange is not a problem, but I think the point is the poor implementation of the variable refresh rate that is causing the perceived lag is the issue - or so it seems from most reviews. Yet to get mine so can't comment till I do smile.gif
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That should be fixable in future software updates right? I'm really hoping Poco will do something about it.
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post Sep 17 2020, 12:17 PM

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QUOTE(9926 @ Sep 17 2020, 10:41 AM)
I do not mind to have IPS screen, just that this phone were purchased on an impulsive decision, haha...now started to regret and feel F2 pro is much better even though lack of stereo speaker and high refresh rate screen
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F2 is flagship class. RM500 price difference during promo, more than that with no promo. If u think it is worth the difference than go for F2
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post Sep 17 2020, 04:32 PM

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QUOTE(aku_dia @ Sep 17 2020, 03:36 PM)
after playing around the phone at my workplace.. i can say i satisfied with the color on lcd... now i dont even care about deep black like my k20 pro.. color just nice and now no more lagging after reset... only issue with truecaller when set as default messaging app...
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Good to know then. Scared after reading so many not so positive reviews about the display. My unit is still in transit

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post Sep 18 2020, 05:01 PM

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Looking forward to first hand reviews from those of u with the phone already. Mine is still in transit. Sigh.
Btw the X3 shopee review page is bombarded with negative comments from those not getting the cooler. Apparently a lot of buyers were unaware that they need to add the gift into the cart in order to get it.
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post Sep 19 2020, 06:09 PM

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QUOTE(Cwind @ Sep 19 2020, 04:54 PM)
Just received my X3 today. Rather fast considering I ordered on lazada flash sale. Sad didn't get cooler sad.gif

Luckily the screen does not have any defect as of now.
The side fingerprint unlock rather fast, feel similar to Max Pro M1.
The display colour calibration felt like a little bit too warm, might be personal preference.
The stereo speaker sound great, but vibration can be felt on the upper part of the phone when holding it. Not sure if this is good or bad as this is my first phone with stereo speaker.
Overall, been enjoying using the phone until now except for the ads.
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Lazada's stocks are in Malaysia I guess? That's why it's fast. Dang I should have ordered via Lazada. Mine from shopee is still in transit
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post Sep 21 2020, 05:22 PM

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In transit from China on 15/9. No more updates till now. Sigh.
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post Sep 22 2020, 04:46 PM

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QUOTE(makky @ Sep 22 2020, 04:38 PM)
U mean they told customer that custom are in fault but it's actually they fault slow to arrange shipment? But the agent told me too that new shipment all go to BKI Or KK ABX then ship down Sarawak.
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This is not custom's fault dy. This is already in the hands of the local courier. If it is stuck at the Transit from China part too long, that is customs

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post Sep 24 2020, 06:33 AM

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QUOTE(kevin23 @ Sep 23 2020, 09:48 PM)
Heard alot of complains on this phone.

120hz screen doesnt feel like 120hz at all.

Camera sucks balls

Lcd screen quality pretty bad until you notice it. Very dull even compared to other lcds.

Lags even out of the box

I guess thats where they did all the cost cutting
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All of those are fixable with future software updates, which I bet will definitely come soon. It's the first phone to ship with SD 732G anyways, so optimizations are still not there. Except for maybe the LCD screen.

All these people complaining about the X3 they only do it coz of the hype generated by Poco and the Utube reviewers. If it was launched quietly and lowkey, nobody would have batted an eyelid. They keep on forgetting that this is a sub 1k phone (early bird) and at that price nothing comes close.
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post Sep 24 2020, 07:29 AM

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QUOTE(kevin23 @ Sep 24 2020, 06:50 AM)
Its like poco wanted to throw in all the top end specs but use the lowest and cheapest quality parts they can find. Yes the screen has a 120hz refresh rate but whats the point if they are using such a low quality screen. My as well just stick to 90hz max.

Saw many utube reviews ask not to buy this phone thats why i ask here .
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Again, like I've said, the issue with X3's refresh rate is with the adaptive display rate that they use, can be fixed with a software update and has nothing to do with a low quality screen. Which you should know if you watch quality youtube reviews. Anyways nobody is holding a gun to your head to buy the X3. If you have the budget you can always splurge and get the absolute best like the Samseng Galaxy Note 1000 Super Mega Ultra with a Godlike Amoled
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post Sep 24 2020, 12:05 PM

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QUOTE(ipat88 @ Sep 24 2020, 11:34 AM)
my take on this phone after few days of  using it
screen
-big, bright, high refresh rate but don't expect flagship high refresh rate screen quality. 90hz amoled high refresh screen on my op7t much better then this especially when scrolling. but for less than 1k, the best high refresh screen u can get, better than realme 6.

stereo speaker
-just okay but again don't expect flagship level stereo speaker.. just nice and better than most midrange speaker. But the vibration effect from the speaker I never experience anything like that before from any other phone. really uncomfortable to hold when u max the volume , like a vibrator

miui12
-full of bloatware...full of ads... already get rid of it using fastboot tools

camera
-picture quality too soft and saturated... good enough if u view it on ur phone or for social media only. realme/oppo/vivo take better photo in this price range category.

battery
-good enough

conclusion

typical xiaomi phone. overhype, great/wow specs on paper but half baked on execution/real product. poor 120hz screen optimization, but still specs-wise is the best among midrange among 1k sub categories.

if u planning to buy this and ur previous phone also a midrange phone, u will be very happy with this phone

for semi-flagship, flagship phone user who planning to downgrade to this phone u will feel quite disappointed

most of the negative comment coming from people who had use flagship devices, high refresh rate screen flagship devices.

To be honest when I received the device I'm little bit disappointing.

120hz screen, 240hz touch sampling on the specs sheet but no better than my 90hz screen, 120hz touch sampling rate on my op7t when scrolling. the problem I believe is the optimization. fixable with future software updates

It does feel good, smooth as for now, it feel smooth like I'm using the 60hz google pixel 1,2,3, phone
but definitely not 120hz Samsung or rog phone level

overall highly recommended midrange phone. best buy phone under 1k. make sure you debloat it as soon as u get the phone. personally this is my pick for midrange phone of the year.

for better photography phone wait for realme 7 series or buy used set pixel 3a
for straight use out of the box, non tech savvy guys, oldies, prefer oled screen, better after sales service and 3 years guaranteed major software update go for Samsung a51.
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The speaker vibration, can u still feel it with the case on?
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post Sep 24 2020, 04:33 PM

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Any good case which does not cover the side fingerprint sensor? A few new cases have started to appear in Shopee but dunno if they have the cutout for the sensor or not
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post Sep 28 2020, 11:13 PM

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Just received mine today. Super slow delivery. Found out that it was stuck in customs in KK. I'm in Sarawak so the package comes thru KK.

First impression, I would say it is an excellent buy for the price. If you're coming from another mid range device, then this will feel good. Screen is not that bad to be honest. I was rather scared that it would be really bad after reading so many bad comments about it. I need a few more days of setting up and playing around to know more about any issues. But already the vibration from the speakers ppl keep telling is getting rather annoying. It's not a deal breaker by any means, you just need to live with it if you're planning to get the X3
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post Oct 4 2020, 09:23 PM

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QUOTE(WiLeKiyO @ Oct 3 2020, 02:04 PM)
I used to root my phone the moment it's out of the box.

Now I'm just too lazy and just live with whatever the OS comes with.
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The last time I rooted my phone was my HTC Desire. I had to do it that time to rearrange the partition coz the original one was insanely small to install apps. After that, I never saw any real need to do it again.
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post Oct 14 2020, 07:21 PM

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Any of you managed to get it to fast charge using other chargers? Can't seem to get mine to go fast using my QC 3.0 chargers
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post Oct 19 2020, 09:12 AM

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The speed of the stock charger is scary 😅 Maybe if we're not in a hurry, like when we charge overnight, using a slower charger can make the battery last longer?
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post Nov 13 2020, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(WiLeKiyO @ Nov 13 2020, 07:56 PM)
Just replaced my stock screen protector with Nillkin's, my god it is so much smoother and no more fingerprint.
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Easy to apply? I have no confidence installing SP or TG. But TG should be easier to install right. And X3 screen has no curve

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