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POCO X3 NFC

  • 09-09-2020 10:30am
    #1
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 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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  • #2
    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 ?


  • #3
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 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.


  • #4
    massy086
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,846 ✭✭✭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


  • #5
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 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


  • #6
    Do-more
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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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  • #7
    stanley1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,521 ✭✭✭stanley1


    No 5G !!!!!


  • #8
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,144 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.


  • #9
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Embedded selfie cam in the screen = no thanks.


  • #10
    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭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?


  • #11
    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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  • #12
    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭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.


  • #13
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭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?


  • #14
    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭Wine Goddess


    Thargor wrote: »
    Whats the P3?

    Typo!!! The Poco X3 :)


  • #15
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,104 ✭✭✭✭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.


  • #16
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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.


  • #17
    opus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,027 ✭✭✭opus


    Very positive review of the phone.

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


  • #18
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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.


  • #19
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭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.


  • #20
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,250 ✭✭✭ooter


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


  • #21
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,304 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


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


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  • #22
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 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!


  • #23
    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


  • #24
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,304 ✭✭✭✭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


  • #25
    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


  • #26
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭budhabob


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


  • #27
    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


  • #28
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭budhabob


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


  • #29
    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


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

    Will do


  • #30
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭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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  • #31
    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


  • #32
    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    Priced at £220
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08HN419QZ/ref=cm_sw_r_wa_apa_i_EHYIFbJJZH8ZM


  • #33
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    I have to say, the battery is fantastic. Getting around 4 days out of it on average and it charges via its own charger in 60 mins.

    All the adverts are turned off in the UK model and easy enough to turn off in the international one- but slightly painful that they're there at all.
    There's a "taken by poco" watermark on pics, but you can turn it off too.

    Otherwise I've no real complaints.
    I wish it had image stabilization on the camera mind you.


  • #34
    Lujan
    Registered Users Posts: 74 ✭✭Lujan


    I read about the ads, but as you said, at least they can be turned off.
    That's literally been the only bad thing I have read about the phone.


  • #35
    mr170
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭mr170


    Think I might order of Amazon uk. Does it come with a 3 pin plug or is it two pin


  • #36
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    mr170 wrote: »
    Think I might order of Amazon uk. Does it come with a 3 pin plug or is it two pin

    3 pin on amazon and it's hefty charger block.


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  • #37
    mr170
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭mr170


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    3 pin on amazon and it's hefty charger block.

    How are you gettin on with the phone is worth the purchase?


  • #38
    _Whimsical_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,958 ✭✭✭_Whimsical_


    mr170 wrote: »
    How are you gettin on with the phone is worth the purchase?

    It's down to 212 today.

    Yes I'm really happy with it. It's snappy, feels solid, has plenty options in every regard. The ads etc are no issue once turned off. Other than image stabilization, there really is nothing it's missing and so far I haven't found that an issue. I'm getting 4 days out of the battery and it only takes 1 hr to charge!

    If you buy on amazon you can return within 28 days if you don't like it, but I'd be sure you will like it.


  • #39
    mr170
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭mr170


    _Whimsical_ wrote: »
    It's down to 212 today.

    Yes I'm really happy with it. It's snappy, feels solid, has plenty options in every regard. The ads etc are no issue once turned off. Other than image stabilization, there really is nothing it's missing and so far I haven't found that an issue. I'm getting 4 days out of the battery and it only takes 1 hr to charge!

    If you buy on amazon you can return within 28 days if you don't like it, but I'd be sure you will like it.

    Great thanks, I have just ordered it should be here by Wednesday


  • #40
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    _Whimsical_ wrote:
    It's down to 212 today.

    Which version is that? On Amazon UK?


  • #41
    mr170
    Registered Users Posts: 94 ✭✭mr170


    Just gone an message from an post they have my phone will be delivered Tuesday. I ordered Thursday from amazon.uk. what's the case like with the phone or should I order an different case


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  • #42
    budhabob
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,871 ✭✭✭budhabob


    mr170 wrote: »
    Just gone an message from an post they have my phone will be delivered Tuesday. I ordered Thursday from amazon.uk. what's the case like with the phone or should I order an different case

    It comes with a clear jelly case. It's grand, I just hate clear cases as I find they get really dirty.


  • #43
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,414 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
    M


    Down to £202.59 today for 128GB version.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Smartphone-Punch-hole-Snapdragon-Penta-Camera-Official/dp/B08G9PP3HL?th=1


  • #44
    koutoubia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,289 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    Thinking of pulling the trigger on this just one question if someone could help me with.
    I will be coming from a Note 7. Since its a xioami phone. Can I synch all my apps from my note to the poco?
    TIA


  • #45
    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭Wine Goddess


    Soooooo this is a salutary tale for people looking to save a bit of cash like I was.

    1. Ordered phone on 22nd September from Gearbest using PayPal - always, ALWAYS use PayPal if you're not sure of the vendor.
    Almost a month later, no sign of the phone. Contacted Gearbest and requested a refund and amazingly they refunded me within 24 hours.

    2. Decided to order the phone from EGlobal central, was told in tracking that my phone was being despatched on the 20th October. 10 days later and according to the tracking "We apologise for the delay, we are following up your order to get it delivered to you as soon as possible" I'm smelling yet another rat here, and if it has arrived by MOnday I'm requesting a refund.

    I can't believe I've ordered it TWICE and it still hasn't arrived!
    I seriously object to Amazon's work practices so I try to avoid ordering from them, hence my looking for other vendors.
    The Irish Xiaomi site is ridiculously expensive so now I'm looking to order from somewhere else once I get my refund.

    Anybody got any recommendations as to where to buy the 128gb Blue version?
    Also is everyone who got it pleased with it still?
    Thanks so much for any help in advance!


  • #46
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Wine Goddess wrote: »
    Soooooo this is a salutary tale for people looking to save a bit of cash like I was.

    1. Ordered phone on 22nd September from Gearbest using PayPal - always, ALWAYS use PayPal if you're not sure of the vendor.
    Almost a month later, no sign of the phone. Contacted Gearbest and requested a refund and amazingly they refunded me within 24 hours.

    2. Decided to order the phone from EGlobal central, was told in tracking that my phone was being despatched on the 20th October. 10 days later and according to the tracking "We apologise for the delay, we are following up your order to get it delivered to you as soon as possible" I'm smelling yet another rat here, and if it has arrived by MOnday I'm requesting a refund.

    I can't believe I've ordered it TWICE and it still hasn't arrived!
    I seriously object to Amazon's work practices so I try to avoid ordering from them, hence my looking for other vendors.
    The Irish Xiaomi site is ridiculously expensive so now I'm looking to order from somewhere else once I get my refund.

    Anybody got any recommendations as to where to buy the 128gb Blue version?
    Also is everyone who got it pleased with it still?
    Thanks so much for any help in advance!

    I know its after the fact - but those 2 places would not be the best to order from if either in a hurry. Eglobal are bad if you dont want to wait. If you have patience grand. GB also have the issue of possibly getting hit for duty.

    Stock here - https://www.honorbuy.com/1938-poco-x3-nfc-128gb-global-version-blue.html - It wont be as cheap as introductory pricing. But from Honorbuy you would have it within 3 days


  • #47
    Pdoghue
    Registered Users Posts: 777 ✭✭✭Pdoghue


    You can buy it on EGlobalCentralEU. Look them up. That's where I buy my Xiaomi phones - good prices, no delivery problems.


  • #48
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Pdoghue wrote: »
    You can buy it on EGlobalCentralEU. Look them up. That's where I buy my Xiaomi phones - good prices, no delivery problems.

    They've already done that and requested a refund.
    They will eventually deliver but be prepared to wait.


  • #49
    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭Wine Goddess


    You reckon they will deliver GBX?
    Sorry of course you can't possibly know whether they will or not.
    I reckon it must be selling out everywhere because another site Buy It Direct.ie has said it will only be shipping theirs out on 6th November........
    Even Amazon has said they are OOS on the 128gb version.
    I'd be happy to wait another 2 weeks if I definitely knew I was going to get the flipping thing!


  • #50
    Wine Goddess
    Registered Users Posts: 551 ✭✭✭Wine Goddess


    Pdoghue wrote: »
    You can buy it on EGlobalCentralEU. Look them up. That's where I buy my Xiaomi phones - good prices, no delivery problems.

    Yeah that's actually where I have ordered it from and am waiting still 10 days after despatch date and no sign of them actually delivering it!!

    You couldn't make this stuff up!


  • #51
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,015 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    If Honorbuy have it as in stock its definite. And they use DHL for 2-3 day delivery. Guaranteed.

    EGlobal - plenty of info in this thread with both good and bad feedback. https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=115097403#post115097403
    They have products marked "item dispatch within 24 hours" - thats after they receive the item into their warehouse. Not from time of ordering. Which is bad form. But yeah eventually you'll get it. When is the question though. Could be a week or two or more.


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