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dedicated depth sensor isn’t usually
necessary. It still struggled with edge
detection at times, but exposure and
colour accuracy were very good.
The macro lens might have a higher
resolution than the Poco X3 Pro, but
it’s still the weak point here. I found it
difficult to get the camera to focus when
close to a subject, although you can
probably get some nice shots if you’re
willing to be patient.
There’s also a dedicated night mode,
which does a good job of turning very
dark scenes into something more usable.
Having a high-quality front-facing
camera is a real plus if you regularly takeselfies, and the Poco F3’s 20Mp sensor
is one of the best I’ve seen. Shots are
typicallydetailedandwell-exposed,
evenif the ‘Smooth’ beauty mode is
turned on by default.
On the video side, the phone can
record up to 4K at 30fps. There’s no
optical image stabilization, but an
electronic equivalent does a good job of
keeping footage steady while walking.BATTERY LIFE
My review of the Poco F3 has been
largely positive so far, but battery life is
one of its main drawbacks. The device
has a 45,20mAh cell – that’s a significantOur final
example
is a photo
using the
phone’s
portrait
settings.