The Xiaomi Poco C3 is an entry-level smartphone from Poco, a brand under Xiaomi. It shares several specifications with the earlier Redmi 9C model. The device features a 6.53-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels. The screen includes a waterdrop notch at the top for the front camera.
The Poco C3 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 processor, an octa-core CPU clocked at up to 2.3 GHz. Graphics are handled by the PowerVR GE8320 GPU. The phone is available in two configurations: 3GB of RAM with 32GB of internal storage, and 4GB of RAM with 64GB of internal storage. Both variants support microSD card expansion for additional storage.
In terms of camera hardware, the rear setup consists of a 13-megapixel primary sensor, accompanied by a 2-megapixel macro lens and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. A single LED flash is positioned alongside the cameras. The front-facing camera is a 5-megapixel sensor housed within the notch.
The poco C3 does not include a fingerprint scanner, unlike the Redmi 9C. Instead, it supports facial recognition for device unlocking, along with standard Android security options. The device supports dual Nano-SIM cards with 4G LTE connectivity.It is indeed equipped with a 5000mAh battery and runs on Android 10 out of the box.
the Poco C3 provides basic hardware and software features suitable for budget-conscious users. The detailed specifications are summarized in the accompanying table.
Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
2G Network Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
3G Network Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 |
4G Network Bands | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
Also Known As |
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Dimensions | 164.9 x 77.1 x 9 mm |
Weight | 194 grams |
Build | Panda Glass |
SIM Type | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Display Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
Size | 6.53 inches, 102.1 cm2 (~80.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density) |
Operating System | Android 10, MIUI 12 |
Chipset | MediaTek Helio G35 (12 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core 2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
GPU | PowerVR GE8320 (680 MHz) |
RAM + ROM | 3/4 GB |
Card Slot | Yes, up to 256 GB via microSD card (uses dedicated slot) |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 13 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Main camera |
Camera Features |
Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Geotagging Panorama HDR Touch focus Face detection Self-timer Scene mode + 5 MP macro lens + 2 MP depth lens |
Video Resolution | 1080@30fps, 720p@30fps, |
Camera Type | Single Lens |
Camera Sensor(s) | 5-megapixel, f/2.2 aperture |
Camera Features |
FaceID, HDR, 6-level AI face Beauty |
Video Resolution | 720p@30fps |
Loudspeaker | Yes |
Speaker Location | Chin, below display |
Audio Jack Type | Yes, 3.5mm audio jack |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE |
NFC | |
GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
FM Radio | Yes, FM Radio |
Battery Capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh battery |
Wireless Charging | No |
Talk Time Talk Time is the longest time that a single battery charge will last when you are constantly talking on the phone under perfect conditions, Ambient temperature and highly dependent on the cellular network environment such as the distance to the closest cell network tower. | Up to 38 hours |
Stand-by | Up to 580 hours |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Box Contents | Charging Brick / USB cable |
Note: Specifications may not be 100% accurate.