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POCO X3 NFC

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  • 09-09-2020 10:30am
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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,054 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    This new phone from Pocphone looks to be a bargain.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001328159542.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.5cbf4c4dNh3X3V

    I have a Pocophone F1, which is just coming up to two years old which I'd been thinking of replacing. I had been thinking of holding off for a 5G handset, but the added cost to the handsets was putting me off. That, and the takeup of 5G here isn't great. And my network (gomo) doesn't officially support it!

    I've ordered it from Spain to Parcel Motel (went for the 128 GB) version, so hopefully it won't be long before I have it.


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    bargainboy
    Registered Users Posts: 36 ✭bargainboy


    yea looks good mark amazon Spain and Germany are offering them on pre-order for 250 with free delivery how much did you pay for yours all in including delivery ?


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,054 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    bargainboy wrote: »
    yea looks good mark amazon Spain and Germany are offering them on pre-order for 250 with free delivery how much did you pay for yours all in including delivery ?

    212, I got a coupon from aliexpress. Shipping from spain to parcel motel. I went for the 128 gb model.


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    massy086
    Registered Users Posts: 2,845 ✭✭✭massy086


    MarkR wrote: »
    212, I got a coupon from aliexpress. Shipping from spain to parcel motel. I went for the 128 gb model.

    Have you a link and a coupon link cheers


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,054 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    massy086 wrote: »
    Have you a link and a coupon link cheers

    Sorry, it was one of those automatically applied ones, for playing some game on their site. Got 8 euro off or something, which was nice.

    This might help you.
    https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-poco-x3-64gb-smartphone-ps186-in-euros-fee-free-card-at-amazon-france-3541448


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    Do-more
    Registered Users Posts: 4,748 ✭✭✭Do-more


    Bloody heavy beast 215g, price you pay for such a big battery I guess.

    invest4deepvalue.com



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    stanley1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭stanley1


    No 5G !!!!!


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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,054 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    stanley1 wrote: »
    No 5G !!!!!

    That was a thought, but from what I've seen so far, 5g isn't widespread, and when it is available, it's not life changing speed. I'm also currently with gomo, and trying 48. No 5g with either, so thought there was little point in forking out twice as much for 5g.


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    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,865 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Embedded selfie cam in the screen = no thanks.


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    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 550 ✭✭✭Wine Goddess


    Found here at 193 euro

    https://www.banggood.com/POCO-X3-NFC-Global-Version-Snapdragon-732G-6GB-64GB-6_67-inch-120Hz-Refresh-Rate-64MP-Quad-Camera-5160mAh-Octa-Core-4G-Smartphone-p-1737053.html?ID=6294248&cur_warehouse=HK

    Would it still work here?


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    bobbyy gee
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭bobbyy gee


    Wine Goddess wrote: »
    Found here at 193 euro

    https://www.banggood.com/POCO-X3-NFC-Global-Version-Snapdragon-732G-6GB-64GB-6_67-inch-120Hz-Refresh-Rate-64MP-Quad-Camera-5160mAh-Octa-Core-4G-Smartphone-p-1737053.html?ID=6294248&cur_warehouse=HK

    Would it still work here?
    yes its the global version but make sure it comes from Europe or you pay tax shipping will say line then it will ship from europe


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    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 550 ✭✭✭Wine Goddess


    Just ordered the Xiamoi P3 from Gearbest should be with me in 7-14 days.
    So pleased thanks so much OP for putting me on to what seems like a fantastic phone.


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    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,865 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Wine Goddess wrote: »
    Just ordered the Xiamoi P3 from Gearbest should be with me in 7-14 days.
    So pleased thanks so much OP for putting me on to what seems like a fantastic phone.

    Whats the P3?


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    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 550 ✭✭✭Wine Goddess


    Thargor wrote: »
    Whats the P3?

    Typo!!! The Poco X3 :)


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    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,615 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    stanley1 wrote: »
    No 5G !!!!!

    5G is - ask my bollix for the next 4 years are so. current 4G is more than enough for mobile application in a mobile device world. Edge computing etc will definitely change that. But thats some years of properly. This phone will do anyone that time frame.

    If someones buying a phone today purely because it has a 5G chip in it, then they really need to ask themselves - Why.


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    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    I was looking at this to replace my 2 year old Poco F1. Is it much of an upgrade ? I like the big 6.7 inch screen on this. The wide angle rear camera lense on this would actually help me in my work where I photograph sites. i don't mind the processor being a lesser 732 VS 845 in the F1. I don't think I would ever notice the differance in my usage. It's the big screen and wide angle camera that really interests me.


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    opus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,963 ✭✭✭opus


    Very positive review of the phone.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDu5u6bEHIA


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    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    i bought the X3 today, I had the F1 for almost 2 years. The screen is a nice upgrade. You can see the difference with the 120hz and its very fluent. The wide angle rear camera is fun but it's only 13mp, it's abit darker then the main 64mp camera. The main camera is excellant I have to say. Front facing camera is great to. The user interface is fine but occasionally stutters. It's a new phone and I am sure they will sort it out. I got the shadow grey model and it's a lovely color I have to say. The battery is great so far, it would have to be at over 5000ma. No issues with slow frame rates in games. Medal of honor runs at maximum graphics setting with no stutter that I can tell. I have only been using the phone a half a day and I have not a lot of bad things to say about it so far. Honestly the Snapdragon 732G is perfectly fine, I know the F1 had a Snapdragon 845 but you would never know the difference in actually usage that the X3 had a lesser processor. I still see the X3 as an upgrade to be honest. Just picking it up and holding it you can tell it's a premium phone. It is also dust and splash resistant... Phone comes with a clear case in the box that fits super tight. So far I would personally recommend it and I am happy to retire my F1 for it.


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    budhabob
    Registered Users Posts: 4,821 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Thanks for starting this thread. My Moto G7 is nearing end of life so i started a thread looking for an alternative with the Poco X3 NFC being one the recommended phones. The feedback from SS and the above video review seem really positive so i think this is now a front runner.


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    ooter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,983 ✭✭✭ooter


    Got one from Amazon, arrived on Saturday via parcel motel. Very impressed so far, €222 all in.


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    gmisk
    Registered Users Posts: 31,831 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Got this today from Amazon really like it so far.
    Seriously quick to charge and great battery


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    StereoSound
    Registered Users Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    gmisk wrote: »
    Got this today from Amazon really like it so far.
    Seriously quick to charge and great battery

    The turbo charge is brilliant, never charged a phone so fast in my life!


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    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    Were there any issues with buying it off Amazon?
    Am just wary of it being sim free or having issues.
    That said, I am thinking if pulling the trigger on it.
    Might wait for Prime Day on the off chance the price drops a bit


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    gmisk
    Registered Users Posts: 31,831 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Lujan wrote: »
    Were there any issues with buying it off Amazon?
    Am just wary of it being sim free or having issues.
    That said, I am thinking if pulling the trigger on it.
    Might wait for Prime Day on the off chance the price drops a bit

    I bought from Amazon zero issues, great phone so far


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    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    gmisk wrote: »
    I bought from Amazon zero issues, great phone so far

    Cool. I think I will pull the trigger on Prime Day.
    Thanks for the update


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    budhabob
    Registered Users Posts: 4,821 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Think I'm gonna pick this up. What are the chances it'll be on the amazon sales?


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    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    budhabob wrote: »
    Think I'm gonna pick this up. What are the chances it'll be on the amazon sales?

    Waiting for that myself, but it doesnt look like it is being reduced. Will keep an eye on it though


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    #28
    budhabob
    Registered Users Posts: 4,821 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Post on here if you see it, I'll do likewise


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    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    budhabob wrote: »
    Post on here if you see it, I'll do likewise

    Will do


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    budhabob
    Registered Users Posts: 4,821 ✭✭✭budhabob


    Lujan wrote: »
    Will do

    Never saw it go on sale but I pulled the trigger on it today in any case!


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    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    budhabob wrote: »
    Never saw it go on sale but I pulled the trigger on it today in any case!

    Yeah, I was checking. Xaomi ones dropped but not the poco x3.
    Will be ordering it when I get paid next week


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