POCO M2 Pro vs POCO M3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: POCO M2 Pro vs POCO M3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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POCO M2 ProPOCO M2 ProIndia · 4GB · 64GB
POCO M3POCO M3Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Basics
POCO M2 Pro
POCO M2 Pro
India · 4GB · 64GB
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POCO M3
POCO M3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
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no Ki 		7.2 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.0Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.9Performance & Hardware 5.7Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.6Camera 6.1Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity 6.4 Connectivity
Battery score 7.0 Battery 8.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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2 reviews
7.0
102 reviews

Technical specifications of the POCO M2 Pro vs POCO M3

Specs POCO M2 Pro price comparison POCO M2 Pro
India · 4GB · 64GB 		where to buy POCO M3 POCO M3
Global · 4GB · 64GB
Inches 6.67" 6.53"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 84% useful 83% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
165.7 mm
8.8 mm 		77.3 mm
162.3 mm
9.6 mm
Weight 209 g 198 g
Micro SnapD. 720g
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 662
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 64 GB 64 GB
AnTuTu 337.811
v9 		185.028
v8
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Main Camera 1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM2
2 3 4 		1
48 Mpx · ƒ/1.79
S5KGM1
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · Unknow SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 12 Snow Cone

Brand
Brand POCO POCO
Aliases MZB9620IN, Xiaomi Poco M2 Pro M2010J19CG, Citrus, Xiaomi Poco M3

Release Date
Release date July 2020,
3 years ago 		November 2020,
3 years ago
State Not available On Sale
Market India Global

Design & Materials

Structure

POCO M2 Pro
POCO M3
POCO M2 Pro
POCO M3
Size
76.7 mm • 165.7 mm • 8.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.3 mm • 162.3 mm • 9.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 209 g 198 g
Usable surface 84 % 83 %
Materials Plastic, P2i Nano coating Polycarbonate
Resistance - -
Colors
Blue

Gray

Green
Blue

Yellow

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 6.67" 6.53"
Type LCD IPS LTPS LCD
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2400 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2340 px
Density 395 Pixels per inch 395 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Brightnes 480 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • 84% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 5
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Water Drop Notch
  • Brightnes 400 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • 70% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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7.8
Is it comfortable?
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7.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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5.7
Number of reviews
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102 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
CPU 2x Kryo 360 2.3 GHz + 6x Kryo 360 1.7 GHz 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 8 nm 11 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 618 Qualcomm Adreno 610

RAM
RAM 4 GB 4 GB
Type LPDDR4X RAM LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
337.811
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 68% of devices
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185.028
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 57% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 64 GB 64 GB
Type UFS Storage 2.1 UFS Storage 2.1
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Hall
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
-
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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7.5
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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6.6
Number of reviews
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102 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Quad rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 48 Mpx 48 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KGM2 Samsung S5KGM1
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 1.79 ƒ/ 1.79
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
8 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Omnivision OV8856
Omnivision OV02B10
Type
PureCel
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/4"
1/5"
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
GalaxyCore GC02M1
Hynix HI-259
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
1.75 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/5"
1/5"
4
Camera type

Macro lens
--
Resolution
5 Mpx
Sensor
Samsung S5KE9
Type
CMOS BSI
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV8856
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture Unknow ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/4"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.6
Quality of nighttime photos
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5.5
Quality of selfies
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6.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.3
Number of reviews
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102 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • NavIC System
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
  • NavIC System

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 -- 0.597 W/Kg on head
0.807 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.914 W/Kg on head
0.669 W/Kg on body 		1.090 W/Kg on head
1.000 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • VoWiFi
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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8.0
Quality of the GPS
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7.6
And the WiFi?
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7.5
Number of reviews
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102 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
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6000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
33.0W 		Yes,
18.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 2%
    Less than a day
  • 17%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 29%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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102 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • MIUI V11 (Android 10)
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • MIUI V13 (Android 12)
    Android 12 Snow Cone, 3 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 73%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 25%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 2%
    Never
  • 7%
    Once a year
  • 51%
    Every six months
  • 39%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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102 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
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