Poco X3 GT is the 3rd variant of the X3 series on the market, after the previous X3 NFC and X3 Pro, and both have a very good performance and price comparison. Then, what about the X3 GT?
Different from its two brothers, the X3 GT uses a different brain. No longer from Qualcomm, but from MediaTek, which is often underestimated about its performance.
In fact, the Dimensity chip from MediaTek actually has a capable performance. Like the Dimensity 700 used in the Poco M3 Pro 5G. So, what about the Dimensity 1100 in the X3 GT? Let's look at the following reviews.
Although it has several components in common with other X3 series, the design of the X3 GT is very different from its two brothers. In fact, when viewed from behind, it looks more like the Redmi Note 10 series.
Tal there is another big Poco writing on the back of the phone which is very conspicuous. Poco's writing is now much smaller in size and is stored at the bottom left. The dimensions and weight also feel slimmer than its large predecessor.
That's because the rectangular camera module is on the side of the body. Not round and in the center of the body like the X3 NFC and X3 Pro. Oh yes, in the review unit of the Wave Blue variant that we received, the back body is not smooth but textured. Unique.
Another difference is in the power button, which is no longer flush with the body but more prominently like a button. The fingerprint sensor embedded in the power button is also more accessible than the button that is flush with the body.
At the top there is an IR blaster, microphone, and speaker hole. The dual SIM slot is on the left, and the volume and power buttons are on the right. Changes are at the bottom, namely the absence of a 3.5mm audio port. Fortunately, the sales package includes a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. The X3 GT also has an IP53 certification which makes it splash-proof.
Screen
The screen used is still an IPS type with a refresh rate of 120Hz, and a hole in the middle for the selfie camera. The difference is, now the screen is coated with the latest Gorilla Glass Victus, which is usually used in high-end phones.
It measures 6.6 inches, with FHD+ resolution and is compatible with HDR10. This 120Hz refresh rate is paired with a 240Hz touch sampling rate. There is an option to limit the refresh rate to 60Hz to save battery life, but during testing, we left this refresh rate at 120Hz. In this setting, the refresh rate will be adjusted adaptively, according to the content displayed.
In terms of quality, the IPS panel used actually feels sufficient. The colors are accurate, the blacks are quite deep, and the brightness is high so it's still comfortable to wear in the hot sun.
It's just that, when juxtaposed with AMOLED screen phones, AMOLED panels are still more interesting to look at, even with lower refresh rates. It's a bit unfortunate indeed, considering that Xiaomi is already using AMOLED panels in cheaper phones (but the specifications are lower).
Performance
It is in this sector that the X3 GT shines. The Dimensity 1100 from MediaTek shows its sharpness with a high benchmark score, and satisfactory performance when used to play games.
The Dimensity 1100 has eight cores which are divided into four 2.6GHz Cortex A78 cores and four 2GHz Cortex A55 cores. Paired with UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDRX4 RAM. The variant we tested was the 8GB/256GB version.
In the synthetic test, the Dimensity 1100 score far surpassed the Snapdragon 860 used in the X3 Pro, and even approached the performance of the Snapdragon 870 in the F3.
AnTuTu v9: 595,391
3D Mark Wild Life: 4,019
GeekBench 5 Single Core: 729
GeekBench 5 Multi Core: 2.854
Not only fast in synthetic tests, its performance when playing games is also fast. From relatively light games like PUBG Mobile to heavy ones like Genshin Impact can be devoured with almost the highest settings without any frame rate drops.
This fast performance is supported by a 5,000 mAh battery, slightly smaller than the X3 Pro and X3 NFC. Although smaller, the supported charger speed is much higher, which is 67W. Relax, a 67W charger is also included in the sales package.
Charging the battery from empty to full takes less than an hour. Even within 30 minutes, the battery is charged about 70%. Then, for normal use, this 5,000 mAh battery can easily last until the next day, unless of course it is used to play games continuously.
Screen on time obtained on average can reach 6 hours for various uses. This power efficiency seems to be helped by the Dimensity 1100 which is made with 6nm manufacturing.
In addition to fast performance, the X3 GT also has stereo speakers whose sound quality is above the average cell phone in its class. Maybe this is Poco's way of compensating for the loss of the 3.5mm audio port that was previously on the X3 NFC and X3 Pro.
Camera
The X3 GT has three rear cameras, namely a 64MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro. In our opinion, this camera sector also has a significant improvement compared to other X3 series, especially in the main camera sector.
Judging from the specs, the main and ultrawide cameras look the same as those used in the Mi 11 Lite series. namely a 64MP main camera with a 1.2" sensor from OmniVision, and an ultrawide camera with a 1.4" Sony IMX355 sensor.
The quality of the main camera is satisfactory for a Rp 4 million cellphone. Not only good in bright conditions, but also in dark conditions. The resulting detail is still fairly satisfactory.
It's just that the AI sometimes feels too aggressive in increasing the contrast or sharpness of the image. The following are the results of the X3 GT camera.
Our opinion
Gaming phones don't have to be expensive. Maybe that's a suitable conclusion for the Poco X3 GT. The performance is fast, but at a relatively affordable price.
Not only fast, the features are complete. There's NFC, IP53 certification, 67W fast charger, and 5G support making it a 'future proof' phone. Indeed, there is no 3.5mm audio port on this phone, but paid off with stereo speakers of satisfactory quality.
The body design is also relatively calm, no longer 'striking' like its two predecessors who have large Poco writing on the back body. The camera quality is quite satisfactory for a Rp 4 million cellphone.
But unfortunately the screen still uses an IPS panel. Even though the IPS panel used is actually of high quality, with good color accuracy, deep black, but when compared to OLED or AMOLED panels, you can still feel the difference.