It doesn’t feel unwieldy, but it isn’t conducive to one-handed use. Overall, MIUI 12 gets a lot right, and it is a delight to use on the POCO X3 Pro. I didn’t see any spam notifications during my usage, and the UI is well-optimized for the hardware. Xiaomi will deliver quarterly security updates and two platform updates, which is on par with the rest of the devices in this segment.

• That said, the wealth of features is a major draw for those wanting stock firmware ROM to tweak, tinker, or just toy with their smartphone.
• A part of the heft and thickness can also be attributed to added layers underneath the display for extra durability and for cooling – again to improve things for gamers.
• You can flash Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro Android Phone Firmware with Flash tool.

Both cell phones are also protected against dust and water according to IP53 , which is rather a rarity in this price range. Like the base model, the Poco X3 Pro isn’t exactly dainty. With dimensions of 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 millimeters, it is even larger than the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and, at 215 grams, similarly heavy despite the plastic back. Visually, the Poco X3 Pro is very similar to the base model.

• If you don’t want a Xiaomi phone, Samsung has you covered with the Galaxy F62.
• I’ve noticed more quirks in MIUI 12 that are worth pointing out, too.
• The main camera takes good pictures in daylight that score points with natural colors and decent image sharpness.
• Poco X3 Pro with its 48 MP main lens can shoot some very detailed, crisp, and colourful photos when it is subjected to lots of light.

Also, charge the device battery to at least 40% so that the flashing process will not be interrupted by low battery. Interrupting the firmware installation process could damage your phone. The updater app does not support upgrades from one version of LineageOS to another, and will block installation to any update for a different version. Upgrading manually requires similar steps to installing LineageOS for the first time. The first step is to download your preferred custom recovery on your PC that you want to install on your Poco X3 Pro device.

So if you need a phone for gaming or want a device that will deliver lag-free performance for several years, the X3 Pro is the default choice. You can fix this particular issue by using the dedicated night mode; while it doesn’t lead to noticeably better shots, at leas the images have better detail and decreased noise levels. The 8MP wide-angle lens also does a decent job in daylight, but it just doesn’t measure up in artificial or poor lighting. Like the standard X3, the X3 Pro lacks 4K video at 60fps, with the option limited to 1080p. The Snapdragon 855+ easily handles 4K recording at 60fps, but with Xiaomi positioning the phone as a gamer-focused option, it didn’t leverage this particular feature. As for the design itself, you’ll find a polycarbonate back with a textured stripe running down the middle, and with the POCO logo situated within the texture.

While the Snapdragon 695 records a score of 101,082, the Snapdragon 860 comes away with 208,556—well over 100% better! As seen on similar comparison tests, though the gap in CPU performance continues to slim, older flagship chipsets still maintain a healthy advantage in terms of GPU. In terms of numbers, both Redmi Note 10 Pro Max and Poco X3 Pro bring a 6.67-inch full HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate to the table. The Poco X3 Pro comes with an LCD display while the Redmi Note 10 Pro Max has a Super AMOLED display, giving the Note a definite upper hand. The difference between the two in terms of refresh rate is not something that will jump out at you. The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max’s display is definitely brighter and the colors feel more spirited. The battery that lives in the bowels of the Poco M5 has a capacity of 5,000 mAh and is compatible with fast cable charging of 18 W.