Poco has recently launched the much-awaited Poco F3 GT, a rebranded Redmi phone (K40 Gaming Edition) that stirred quite the buzz.
The smartphone is fueled by a MediaTek processor, the Dimenisty 1200 chipset, and flaunts a 10-bit 120Hz OLED display. But that’s not the best part.
Find out where the Poco F3 GT really stands out and why it could be your new favorite gaming phone.
Striking Design and Game-centric Aesthetics
Poco F3 GT features some sleek, discreet game-centric touches we really didn’t expect at a budget-friendly phone. It looks fantastic, but it doesn’t go too loud with it.
For example, the bottom-firing speaker cutout and the lightning flash module at the rear panel are incredibly fashionable and refreshing. Also, the soft matte finish is something you didn’t know you want from a phone. It has a few interesting etched lines, not very deep, to add a somehow subtle aesthetical flair to the overall appearance. How great is that?
Handling, Durability, and Ergonomics Matters
The new Poco offering comes with a bit of a wide stance that might be, for some, difficult to hold. The smartphone is heavier (205g), but you won’t feel that at all because the weight distribution is fantastic (at least that, right?).
Talking about extra, that width is perfect if you like to play games! You get a bit more of everything to enjoy Poco F3 GT’s incredible graphics. And the best part?
Poco F3 GT is really comfortable to use in landscape mode, thanks to its sleek aluminum frame.
You’ll also find it quite fashionable, the smartphone’s finish and fit. They’re premium and feel like they’re worth a lot of money. For example, the dual-tone matte finish rear has a layer of Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5, and it feels so good to hold the phone!
Camera Skills
Coming to camera specs, the Poco F3 GT sports a triple-lens shooter module with a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle lens, and a 2MP macro sensor.
Upfront, a camera of 16MP captures the best selfies and video calls. And that’s not all!
The Poco F3 GT can record 4K 30 fps videos, and it has a camera app that brings the most popular and required modes and filters.
Battery Capacity
A battery of 5,065mAh with 67W fast-charging support keeps the lights on for a day and a half!
The smartphone ships with the speedy fast-charger in the box, which is great. The company claims that Poco F3 GT needs only 53 minutes to charge fully. How cool is that?
Gaming Experience
Poco F3 GT proved to be really fast and responsive under several performance tests. According to some fresh reports, the phone can run some of the most demanding and heavy games without any issues.
TIP: enable the ‘Enhanced Visuals’ feature from the Game Turbo app to get the best graphics quality.
Thanks to the Full HD+ display and the 480Hz refresh rate that turns every game into a fantastic gaming experience, the graphics will leave you in awe.
As for thermals, the phone can get warm, but it doesn’t affect the gaming performance. And that’s thanks to the multi-graphite layer thermal system that keeps everything in check.
However, there are some drawbacks, too. The physical triggers might adversely affect your gaming experience a bit. But, you’ll get used to that after a few gaming sessions.
The Takeaway
Poco F3 GT delivers incredibly smooth performance and a great touch of game-centric features that’ll surprise you a lot. But, it’s not just a gaming phone.
The smartphone is also an amazing overall daily device, with a powerful battery, excellent camera performance, and a vibrant 120Hz OLED panel.
Poco F3 GT is now available for:
- 6GB+128GB: $362;
- 8GB+128GB: $390;
- 8GB+256GB: $416.