The POCO F3 is certainly one of the best midrange gaming smartphones one can buy in the Nepali market right now. It has been really popular for its killer performance at an affordable price. In this post, we have discussed the latest POCO F3 price in Nepal, its features, and its pros and cons in detail.
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Specifications
Weight: 196 G
Build Quality: Plastic frame, Gorilla Glass 5 protection at the front and back, Curved and glossy finish
Display: 6.67-inch FHD Super AMOLED, 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR 10+ support, 1300 nits of peak brightness
Processor: Snapdragon 870 Chipset, Adreno 650 GPU
Rear Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (primary), 1/2″, 0.8µm, PDAF
8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide)
5 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (macro), 1/5.0″, 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera: 20 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.4″, 0.8µm
Software: MI UI 12 based on Android 11
RAM and Storage: LPDDR 5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, 6GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB (no micro SD card slot)
Battery: 4520 mAh, 33 Watt fast charging
Security: Fingerprint (side-mounted), Face unlock
Connectivity: 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, Wifi 6, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0, IR Blaster, No 3.5mm headphone jack,
Speakers: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
Price: 6/128GB – NPR 46,999
8/256GB – NPR 51,999
Display
The POCO F3 comes with a 6.67-inch FHD Super AMOLED display. It is bigger and shimmering than most other screens around this price point. The POCO F3 supports a 120 Hz of refresh rate which quite delivers a fluid and smooth user experience.
The display can reach up to 1300 nits of peak brightness. It is also HDR 10+ certified. Moreover, we can enjoy our favorite HDR content in a big Super AMOLED display.
Design and Build Quality
The design of the POCO F3 is clean and user-friendly. The POCO F3 weighs around 196 G. The front, as well as the back of the phone, are constructed from Gorilla Glass 5. It is kind of a shame that it didn’t get updated to gorilla glass 6.
However, it is absolutely fine for this price range. We are even getting a pre-installed screen protector upfront as well. So it is totally fine for this price tag.
We get three color choices for the POCO F3.
- Arctic White,
- Night Black, and
- Deep-ocean Blue.
The white model is undeniably charming and also comes with a matt finish.
Performance
The real highlight of the POCO F3 is the Snapdragon 870 Chipset. Performance is the one area where most of the rivals lack behind the POCO F3. We get to see the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset which is a 5G processor.
If you are into gaming then the Adreno 650 GPU with a 360 Hz touch sampling rate makes your gaming experience awesome in the POCO F3. Overall the POCO F3 is the best gaming phone under 50000 in Nepal in this price segment.
Camera
The POCO F3 comes with a triple rear camera setup like most other budget smartphones in this price range. We get:
- 48 MP main camera,
- 8 MP ultrawide camera, and
- 5 MP tele macro camera.
The 48 MP primary camera can take sharp and crisp shots in the daylight. It can also shoot good-quality videos. The camera performance of the POCO F3 is good but not great. We get a 20 MP selfie shooter at the front which does a fairly decent job.
However, it struggles in most lighting scenarios to capture an accurate skin tone. Overall the POCO F3 does a decent job in the camera section considering its price tag.
Battery and Charging
The POCO F3 is backed up by a 4520 mAh battery. There is not a massive improvement in battery performance as compared to its predecessor. Furthermore, the battery performance of the POCO F3 is slightly poor as compared to its predecessor.
It comes with a 33 Watt fast charger which is not so special. It can fully charge your POCO F3 from 0-100% in about 1 hr 30 mins. It would have been good to see wireless charging support. Unfortunately, there is no wireless charging as expected for this price range.
Software
The POCO F3 comes with a MI UI 12 launcher simply known as the POCO launcher. It is based on Android 11. The MI UI is not clean as Oxygen OS. So, you may have to manually uninstall the pre-installed bloatware applications.
POCO F3 Price In Nepal 2023 and Availability
The POCO F3 is available in two different storage variants 6/128GB and 8/256GB. The price of the POCO F3 hasn’t dropped or fluctuated much since its launch in Nepal. Its current price is similar to its official price in Nepal.
The latest price of the POCO F3 is Rs 46,999 for the 6/128GB variant which is the base model and Rs. 51,999 for the 8/256GB variant. You can buy POCO F3 from any mobile retail store all over Nepal.
6/128GB | NPR 46,999 |
8/256GB | NPR 51,999 |
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Connectivity and Storage
By all means, the POCO F3 supports Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, and Wifi 6. The Snapdragon 870 chipset has a built-in Qualcomm X55 modem which delivers 5G at the highest speed possible.
We get pretty loud stereo speakers. The top speaker is quite tiny as compared to the bottom effect. In fact, there is no headphone jack in the POCO F3 which is kind of a bummer for most people. The Poco F3 also doesn’t support the Micro SD card.
Additionally, the POCO F3 comes with LPDDR 5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage for faster loading time and storage.
Pros
- Flagship level performance.
- Topnotch Super AMOLED display.
- 120 Hz refresh rate.
- 360 Hz touch sampling rate.
- 5G.
Cons
- No headphone jack.
- No Micro SD card support.
- Decent camera performance.
Conclusion
For the most part, the POCO F3 quite delivers value for its price. It has got a gorgeous AMOLED screen, fantastic performance with Snapdragon 870G, stereo speakers, and 5G support.
However, it has got a few downsides. The camera tech is merely fine, the battery life performance is also a bit of a disappointment and of course, there is no headphone jack.
In conclusion, if you are all about performance then the POCO F3 definitely stands up at this price range. The Snapdragon 870 chipset crushes most of its competitors in terms of performance. Considering its price and the value it is offering to its users the POCO F3 is one of the best budget gaming smartphones in Nepal. What are your thoughts on POCO F3?
Let me know in the comment section below!