POCO F3 GT Review: Can It Beat OnePlus Nord 2?

Building on the success of its stable mid-ranger X3 Pro, POCO has crafted one other performance-centric smartphone within the F3 GT. The handset gives tremendous specs because the model seeks to ascertain itself within the premium section. That mentioned, the F3 GT is POCO’s costliest handset in India up to now, promising high-flying efficiency just like flagship telephones. On paper, the gadget seems to be a robust contender in opposition to the likes of the OnePlus Nord 2, Reame X7 Max, Oppo Reno 6 and Mi 11X however it isn’t all roses right here, and there are thorns too. Let’s shortly learn how the POCO F3 GT stacks up in opposition to the most popular gadgets within the premium section.

Design: The POCO F3 GT is an effective trying handset that gives a surprisingly premium really feel within the hand. It’s basically a rebranded model of the Redmi K40 Gaming Edition from China. POCO C3, POCO M2, POCO M2 Pro, POCO M3 Pro, POCO C3 are another rebranded Xiaomi gadgets launched by the corporate in India. I just like the glass-sandwich assemble, even when it doesn’t dazzle like Asus and Red Magic telephones and even the OnePlus Nord 2. One of the main highlights of the POCO F3 GT is its maglev set off buttons, positioned on the precise aspect. You additionally get the posh of tactile suggestions right here however urgent down bodily buttons throughout the gameplay will not be easy. 

Display: POCO has by no means disenchanted with regards to the show tech, and the F3 GT fortunately doesn’t stumble both. The handset ships with a large 6.67-inch AMOLED show, dominating the cellphone’s entrance. It’s splendid for multimedia consumption. You get the DC Dimming help on this HDR10+ licensed panel. Also, the upper refresh of 120Hz assists easy interplay and flawless app-to-app transition. POCO claims the F3 GT’s show has a peak brightness of 500 nits. To me, it’s as vivid because the OnePlus Nord 2’s 6.43-Inch (90Hz) panel. In this section, IQOO 7 flaunts the perfect show then comes Mi 11X’s 6.67-Inch (120Hz) panel. 

Camera: The digicam has by no means been the strongest facet of POCO telephones, and the identical goes with the F3 GT. The F3 GT contains a 64MP main sensor together with an 8MP wide-angle and 2MP macro lenses. It’s an honest digicam setup on this vary however, in fact, not the perfect one. Results are good however not nice as particulars are there in daylight photographs however random noise creeps round sundown and in low-light circumstances. The OnePlus Nord 2 with its Sony IMX766 is a significantly better shooter than the POCO cellphone. In reality, the low gentle pictures on the Nord 2 is basically spectacular together with the bokeh mode within the video that gives near-perfect edge detection even if you happen to’re on the transfer.

Performance: The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 runs the present on the POCO F3 GT and gives the smartphone greater than sufficient energy to deal with any activity you throw at it, together with gaming. In reality, it’s a gaming-centric cellphone. The presence of mechanical gaming set off buttons provides versatility to its total seems and efficiency. You can count on blistering quick efficiency on the F3 GT, complemented by the beneficiant 6 to 8GB of reminiscence stuffed alongside. You gained’t witness any lag or stutter whereas taking part in graphics-intensive video games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Battlegrounds Mobile India and even PES 2021, a extra demanding title.

The identical chipset is current within the Nord 2 and Oppo Reno 6 Pro. Performance is kind of related however the POCO F3 has an edge as you’ll must spend extra to get the Nord 2 and Reno 6 Pro. However, the Oxygen OS stays the perfect Android pores and skin by far because it seems extra refreshing than MiUi and Colour OS in extended utilization. Also, the F3 GT and Reno 6 Pro include a variety of bloatware out of the field, which is bound to place you off.

Battery: The POCO cellphone packs a large 5,065mAh battery that simply lasts for a day. It comes with a 67W quick charger within the field that takes 42 minutes to cost the cell from 0 to 100 per cent.

Comments: The POCO F3 GT seems to supply respectable performance for energy customers who need a gaming-high and big-screen expertise on the transfer. The revamped design, respectable sufficient efficiency and sterling battery life make for a satisfying expertise. However, the competitors matches or betters this gadget in some areas. If I needed to decide one within the premium section, I really feel tilted in direction of the OnePlus Nord 2 because it lives as much as the expectations of being a flagship killer. The Nord 2 gives an total higher deal, particularly with regards to digicam, and has that premium really feel and aura which is lacking within the F3 GT, complemented by the clear and easy expertise of the Oxygen OS.