Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco C3 vs Xiaomi Poco M3
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco C3 and Xiaomi Poco M3: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Poco M3, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 3.3 |
| Camera | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco C3, if you care about…
- Body Thickness
- 9 mm
- against 9.6 mm
Xiaomi Poco M3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 177,904
- against 110,490
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 110,490 | 177,904 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 189 | 339 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 810 | 1,208 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Green, Black | Blue, Yellow, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 9.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77.1 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 164.9 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 194 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 81 % | 83.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic, P2i Nano Coating | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
Battery
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 439 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.43″ | 6.53″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 395 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Panda Glass, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 2G, 3G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.51 W/kg Best value | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.83 W/kg Best value | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.597 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.807 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 42.2 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Poco C3 | Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2006C3MII, MZB07RIIN, MZB07RJIN, MZB07QAIN, MZB07RLIN, MZB07RKIN, MZB07RHIN | M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI |
