POCO X3 GT is Now Official – Price from RM 1,199 – Available from 3 August onwards
POCO has just announced the global debut of POCO X3 GT, a performance gaming mobile at budget. It will be available starting from 3rd to 4th August with a special introduction price at RM 1,199 and RM 1,399 for 128GB and 256GB storage variants respectively.
The POCO X3 GT is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G chipset with 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and storage up to 256GB UFS 3.1. The device features a 6.6-inch IPS FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate with DynamicSwitch display. The display is further protected with Corning Gorilla Victus that is found on all new 2021’s flagship devices.
POCO X3 GT Full Specifications
| Weight & Dimension 163.3 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm, 193g |
| Display 6.6″ (20:9 ratio), IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor & OS MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G, Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Memory 8 + 128GB / 8 +256GB (No external card slot) |
| Triple Rear Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97″, 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Front Camera 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm |
| Speakers Stereo speakers tuned by JBL (No 3.5mm headphone jack) |
| Battery 5,000mAh, 67W fast charge |
| Price N.P: RM1,299 (8+128GB) | Early Bird: RM1,199 RM 1,599 (8+256GB) |
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POCO X3 GT vs POCO X3 Pro
With the launch of the POCO X3 GT, perhaps the most important question would be, is it better than the POCO X3 Pro?
| POCO X3 Pro | POCO X3 GT |
|---|---|
| Weight & Dimension 165.3 x 76.8 x 9.4 mm, 215g | Weight & Dimension 163.3 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm, 193g |
| Display 6.67″ (20:9 ratio), IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits, Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Display 6.6″ (20:9 ratio), IPS LCD, 120Hz, HDR10, 450 nits, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Processor & OS Snapdragon 860, Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | Processor & OS MediaTek Dimensity 1100 5G, Android 11, MIUI 12.5 |
| Memory 6 + 128GB (with expandable microSD card slot) | Memory 8 + 128GB (No external card slot) |
| Triple Rear Camera 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) Front Camera 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.4″, 0.8µm | Triple Rear Camera 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97″, 0.7µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Front Camera 16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.06″, 1.0µm |
| Battery 5,160mAh, 33W fast charge | Battery 5,000mAh, 67W fast charge |
| Price ~RM1,099 | Price ~RM |
In terms of pricing, the POCO X3 GT is ~RM200 more expensive than the Pro version. Perhaps the biggest concern for most people is the usage of the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 over the Snapdragon.
Nevertheless, based on the latest Antutu benchmark scores and various other reviews, the MediaTek has made some major improvements over the years to ensure the performance of its Dimensity 1100 chipset.
Perhaps it’s prime time to put the past behind us and embrace the newer and more power Dimensity chipsets. Aside from the processors, the POCO X3 GT also features an all around improved camera set.
Lastly, the POCO X3 GT supports 67W fast charge which is rare for devices at this price point and better yet, it can support 5G as well. Overall, we are certain that the POCO X3 GT is a worth it upgrade!
