Top Poco X3 Alternatives: The New Poco X3 Worth Rs 16,999?

Poco X3 alternatives? Poco X3 worth Rs 16,999? The new Poco X3 is now available, and the device has been making news since then. After a successful run with Poco X2, the company brought in the new global successor with an original design and a bunch of new features. But should you buy the new Poco X3?

The new Poco X3 is the first smartphone in the world to run on the new Snapdragon 732G.

Poco X3 in India starts at Rs 16,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage. Poco X3 has a 64MP powered quad camera setup, IP53 certification, 120Hz display with a punch-hole and a 5,160mAh battery. The Poco X3 battery can be charged fully in 65 minutes and it ships with a 33W fast charger.

So, should you be looking for alternatives? Checkout the top features on Poco X3.

• Poco X3 houses a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display running on a 120Hz refresh rate with 240mss touch sampling rate.

• It’s an IPS LCD panel and not an AMOLED one.

• Under the hood, Poco X3 runs on Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 732G chipset.

• The device has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor as the predecessor.

• Poco X3 is also IP53 splash-proof certified.

• The new mid-range Snapdragon chip comes with some substantial improvement over last year’s Snapdragon 730G.

• Poco X3 is the first phone to use the new Snapdragon 732G. The Snapdragon chip pairs with 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.

• The Poco X3 hardware has an integrated cooling technology called LiquidCool 1.0 Plus system.

• In terms of optics, the Poco X3 has a quad-camera setup. The four camera system comprises of a primary 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 sensor with f/1.9 aperture along, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.2 aperture.

• Along with the two sensors, there are two 2-megapixel cameras for depth and macro shots. Upfront, Poco X3 gets a single-lens camera sensor this time compared to the dual lens on Poco X2.

• For MIUI 12 lovers, Poco X3 has MIUI 12 running out-of-the-box.

• Coming to the battery, Poco X3 houses a sizable 5160mAh battery. Poco X3 supports 33W fast charging technology, and ships with the fast charging 33W adapter as the predecessor. 

So, do we have a better match? Let’s find out if Poco X3 has any battery alternatives.

Poco X3 Alternatives: Poco X3 Worth Rs 16,999? 

There are a number of other mid-range devices available in the same price bracket which can directly challenge Poco X3.

Here are the top Poco X3 alternatives, cheaper and a little pricier both.

Poco X2

The last generation Poco X2 is still in many ways is as same as the new Poco X2. If you are using one, no need to upgrade. The device features a 6.67-inch Full HD+ display offering 120Hz refresh rate in an 20:9 aspect ratio. Both the sides, front and back are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 featuring a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Poco X2 is powered by Snapdragon 730G, the mid-range gaming-centric chip by Qualcomm. The company is now all set with another budget smartphone, Poco M2 Pro.

Coming to optics, Poco X2 features a rear quad camera setup with a Sony 64MP IMX686 sensor, a 2-megapixel camera, a 5-megapixel sensor, and an 8-megapixel wide angle camera.

Upfront, Poco X2 flaunts a dual selfie camera setup sporting a 20MP and 2MP depth sensor. Poco X2 runs on the latest Android 10 with MIUI 11 out-of-the-box. Poco X2 houses a sizable 4,500mAh battery and supports 27W fast charging. Poco X2 new price starts at Rs 17,499 after the new GST hike.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max

The next alternative to Poco X3 is the Redmi mid-range bestseller, Redmi Note 9 Pro Max. The Note 9 Pro Max is a maxed out version of the Redmi Note 9 Pro. The device features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor with a 3.5mm headphone jack. The device features a similar 6.67-inch IPS LCD display as Note 9 Pro with 60Hz refresh rate offering 120Hz touch sampling rate.

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max is also powered by the same Qualcomm mid-range gaming-centric chip, the Snapdragon 720G. 

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a 64-megapixel main camera paired with an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle shooter, a 5-megapixel macro camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. The phone packs a 5,020mAh battery with a better fast charger, a 33W fast charger will come with the box. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max new price starts at Rs 16,499.

Realme 7 Pro

If you are looking for a phone with an AMOLED display with better charging capabilities, Realme 7 Pro is a better alternative to Poco X3. Realme 7 Pro comes with some big upgrades such as an AMOLED display, stereo speakers and 65W fast charging. The device features the same mirror-split design on its back with an AMOLED display on top. Realme 7 Pro runs on Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC with Realme UI.

The Super AMOLED display is a big steal here given a Full HD+ panel on Poco X3.  The rear cameras on the Realme 7 Pro include a 64-megapixel Sony IMX682 main camera, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera, a 2-megapixel depth camera, and a 2-megapixel macro camera.

The cameras perform really well given irrespective of lighting conditions. The whole system is backed by a 4,500mAh battery with support for 65W SuperDart charging technology. Realme 7 Pro price in India starts from Rs 19,999 for the base model, now available via Flipkart and Realme online store.

Redmi Note 9 Pro

If you are looking for a cheaper Poco X3 alternative, then the Redmi Note 9 Pro will be a suitable match. With almost everything in place, from 120Hz display to fast charging to good cameras and dependable performance, Redmi Note 9 Pro ticks all the boxes right. It comes with a new design on the out made out of glass featuring a 6.67-inch IPS LCD display on top offering Full HD+ resolution.

It’s a 60Hz display but offers 120Hz touch sampling rate with a punch hole camera at the top centre of the display. Redmi Note 9 Pro is powered by Snapdragon 720G, the new mid-range gaming-centric chip by Qualcomm. Redmi Note 9 Pro packs the new 48-megapixel Samsung GM2 sensor.

It is further helmed by an 8-megapixel ultra wide-angle camera offering 120-degree field of view, a new 5-megapixel macro sensor. Redmi Note 9 Pro packs a massive 5,020mAh battery this time supporting 18W fast charging. Redmi Note 9 Pro price now starts at Rs 13,999 post GST price hike.

Realme Narzo 20 Pro

The new Narzo 20 Pro can also be a good alternative to Poco X3 at Rs 2,000 cheaper price. The top of the three Narzo models, the Pro model comes with a 6.5-inch 1080p display with 90Hz refresh rate. Screen-to-body ratio on Narzo 20 Pro is 90.5 percent and there is a Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Narzo 20 Pro has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor inside the power button. Realme Narzo 20 Pro is powered by an octa-core 2.05GHz MediaTek Helio G95 processor.

It has the same Mali-G76 engine as Realme 7 for graphics. Realme Narzo 20 Pro runs on Android 10-based Realme UI. In terms of optics, Realme Narzo 20 Pro has a 48-megapixel primary sensor at the back with an f1.8 aperture, an 8-megapixel ultrawide angle lens with a field of view of 119 degrees and an aperture of f2.3.

Further the four camera system has a 2-megapixel black-and-white sensor with f2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel macro camera with f2.4 aperture. For selfies, Realme Narzo 20 Pro has a 16-megapixel primary camera with f2.1 aperture inside the punch-hole setup. Realme Narzo 20 Pro is backed by a 4500mAh battery with 65W SuperDart Charge technology support.

The 65W charging will top up the battery in less than 40 minutes via the USB-C port on the Narzo 20 Pro. Realme Narzo 20 Pro price starts at Rs 14,999. The 6GB RAM Narzo 20 Pro model with 64GB storage will cost Rs 14,999. The Narzo 20 Pro top model is priced at Rs 16,999 offering 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Narzo 20 Pro colour options include White Knight and Black Ninja. It will be available via Flipkart and Realme online store.