Xiaomi Poco F3

“With the Poco F3, Xiaomi has once again put together a really strong price-performance package that mainly scores points with its very good display and high performance. However, the phone aspect hasn't been neglected either. The positioning capabilities are second to none, and even several flagship models aren't as precise. Battery life is also really good, but it lags behind last year's F2 Pro model.”

“The Poco F3 is a flagship killer through-and-through. Nothing less, but also nothing more. It is, thankfully and perhaps surprisingly, cheaper than its predecessor, the F2 Pro, and that fixes one of the problems people seemed to have with that one. It also has a high refresh rate screen, which rectifies another of the F2 Pro's failings, but the cameras seem slightly worse, the motorized pop-up selfie camera is gone, and thus the F3 doesn't have any real issue that stands out in any way.”

“The Poco F3 is a great smartphone that offers unbeatable performance at a bargain price. This, coupled with the great HRR AMOLED screen, earns it an immediate recommendation. But there is more, too. We appreciate that the maker has taken the extra step and has provided some value-adding features like stereo speakers, fast charging on the large battery, and even a premium-looking design. The Poco F3 isn't perfect, of course. The camera seems of a budget quality, and while it's dependable by day, it's rather uninspiring at night. There is no 3.5mm jack, a microSD slot, or official IP rating either. Yet, at €300-€350 price, depending on the current promotion, the Poco F3 is still tough to match, let alone beat in most aspects, and without a doubt, it will become the first choice for many potential buyers. And if they can live with the mediocre camera, they'll love the F3 as we did.”

“The Poco F3 offers an unbelievable hardware package for the low price you'll pay for it. However, all the quality hardware in the world doesn't mean anything if the software doesn't match it, and that is what brings the Poco F3 down a notch. Ultimately, this phone is for people who prize processing power and display quality over everything else.”