Poco X3 Pro: In a time where smartphone brands try to race against each other on who offers the shiniest feature, Poco decided to do something else with the Poco X3 Pro — it returned to the things that power users tend to care most about: performance, endurance, and value.
The Poco X3 Pro didn’t have a fancy origin as a performance phone intended for the budget category, but it quickly endeared itself to gamers and enthusiasts who were eager to pay less for flagship performance.
Even now in 2025, the X3 Pro still appeals to those who lack money but want pure performance. So, what keeps this phone in the spotlight? Let’s dive in.
Design and Display: Practical and Unapologetically Bold
Design and display Poco X3 Pro is a design replica of the original Poco X3. It has that loud and rugged look with a hefty frame, a textured back, and a huge camera module that you just want to scream “power.
The plastic back with that glossy stripe down the middle won’t be for everyone, but it gives the phone a bit of flair.
On the front, there is a 6.67-inch full HD+ IPS LCD screen that has a 120Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. It’s certainly not AMOLED, but you have a high refresh rate to make scrolling and gaming seem smooth. Gorilla Glass 6 protects the front, a rarity at this price point.
Performance That Hits as Hard Now as It Did at the Opening Night
The main thing that defines the Poco X3 Pro is its Snapdragon 860 processor, which is a modified version of the old flagship Snapdragon 855+. The phone’s day-to-day performance is pretty solid, as you would expect from the Snapdragon 732G SoC, especially when paired with the UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR4X RAM (6GB/8GB).
It breezes through even titles such as PUBG, Genshin Impact, and COD Mobile.
Even when it comes to multitasking, app-switching and overall UI responsiveness, the Poco X3 Pro is also vastly ahead of most other phones in its price category. Combine that with Poco’s Game Turbo mode and liquid cooling technology, and the phone doesn’t get toasty when gaming for extended sessions.
Camera: Decent for Casual Use
Photography is not the X3 Pro’s strongest suit but it still does reasonably well. You’ll find a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens and two 2MP sensors, for macro and depth. The main camera captures detailed and balanced images in good light.
The ultra-wide shots are serviceable, with some softness at the edges from time to time.
Performance in low light takes a dip, but once again, Night Mode comes through and saves the day by salvaging usable shots. The front also houses the 20MP front shooter capable of decent selfies (with the help of skin tone adjustments) and portrait mode.
For most social media users, there is more than adequate camera set up.
Battery, Charging: Made for Long Days
The Poco X3 Pro is powered by a huge 5160mAh battery which easily lasts over a day even with heavy use. The phone is seen to never fail you in gaming, binging, or video calling with further additions to the gaming screen.
It also supports 33W fast charging, and the adapter is included in the box. You’re able to charge from 0 to 100% in just over an hour, which is ample time for most users.
Software and Features
The device runs on MIUI for Poco, which is based on Android 11 (out-of-the-box; Android 13 through updates). Although the UI is pretty smooth and functional, there is some bloatware and system ads. But most these can be turned off or uninstalled.
There’s stereo speakers, an IR blaster, a 3.5mm headphone jack and a fingerprint sensor on the side too – nice specs that are often missing from new phones at this sort of price.
Pros:
Performance on Flagship-Level: Snapdragon 860 is still better than a lot of the chips that are launched recently
120Hz Smooth Display: The smooth 120Hz Display is good for gaming and daily use
Great Battery Life: 5160mAh battery takes care of the power aspect of the phone all day long
Fast Charging: Comes with a 33W charger in-box
Stereo Speakers & Audio Jack: Enjoy sound through speakers or headphones
Value for Money: Exceptional value for anyone on a tight budget
Cons:
Average Camera Performance: Not for photo junkies
Thick and Heavy: Not as slim or light as many rival phones
Lack of AMOLED Panel: absence of deep blacks and contrast in LCD
MIUI Ads & Bloatware: Software experience isn’t as clean as stock Android
Poco X3 Pro Final Verdict
The Poco X3 Pro continues to be one of the top options for buyers who put a premium on raw power and value and less importance on snazzy looks and photography wizardry.
After all, even in 2025, it’s hard to argue against a budget pick with a flagship-caliber processor and battery life and a smooth display.
