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| Global Score | |
| 81.3 | 78.2 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | |
| -- | Android 10 |
| 2016-10-20 | 2020-11-27 |
| 6.09 x 2.98 x 0.34 inches | 6.39 x 3.04 x 0.38 inches |
| 5.93 ounces | 6.98 ounces |
| Black, Blue and Gray | Cool blue, Power black and Yellow |
| Aluminum and Glass | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 869.00 | $ 149.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.5 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2560 x 1440 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| 534 pixels per inch | 396 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.6 | 8 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 Pro chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SM6115 chipset |
| Kryo, 64-bit (Quad-Core 2150 MHz) processor | Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Adreno 530 GPU | Adreno 610 GPU |
| 8.91 | 9.09 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 12.30 MP + 8.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 8.00 MP |
| f/2.00 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 10.78 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3450mAh Li - Ion Battery | 6000mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 5.44 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Google Pixel XL has a global score of 81.3, which is a bit better than Xiaomi Poco M3's global score of 78.2. Despite of the fact that Google Pixel XL is a lot older than the Xiaomi Poco M3, it's construction is somewhat thinner and lighter. Xiaomi Poco M3 features a bit superior processor than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have the same RAM memory amount, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also has 4 more cores (but slower).
Google Pixel XL features a bit more vivid display than Xiaomi Poco M3, because although it has a quite smaller screen, it also counts with a higher screen pixels density and a better 1440 x 2560 resolution. The Xiaomi Poco M3 counts with a better camera than Google Pixel XL, and although they both have the same 30 frames per second video frame rates and the same (Full HD) video definition, the Xiaomi Poco M3 also has a camera in the back with a much better resolution, a bigger back camera sensor capturing higher quality videos and pictures and a larger diafragm aperture to capture better captures in low light environments.
Xiaomi Poco M3 counts with a greater storage capacity to store more apps and games than Google Pixel XL, because although it has 0 less internal storage, it also counts with a SD extension slot that supports a maximum of 512 GB. Xiaomi Poco M3 has a really longer battery performance than Google Pixel XL, because it has a 6000mAh battery size against 3450mAh.
Although Google Pixel XL is a better device, it costs a lot more money than the Xiaomi Poco M3, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as the Xiaomi Poco M3. If you want to save a few dollars, you can buy Xiaomi Poco M3, letting go a few specs and features, but you will get the most out of your money.
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