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Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro

Avoid buyingValue Score 40/100
$130
Not US-official; USD-equivalent of global/Asia pricing
$199 at launch

How long will it last?

Our estimate

Supported until May 2024 · Buy-by May 2022

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2021◆ Buy-by May 20222024

Apple doesn't publish an end date, but iPhones have a consistent ~3-year update track record — on that basis the Poco M3 Pro should be supported until around May 2024. Buying it today still gets you about -2.1 years of safe use (Apple's written legal minimum is 5 years).

Source: Xiaomi's official policy · last verified 2026-06-13 · how we compute this

Our verdict

One of the cheapest ways into 5G in 2021, with a 90Hz screen but only a basic dual-camera setup.

Pros

  • Affordable 5G via the Dimensity 700
  • 90Hz FHD+ display
  • Large 5000mAh battery and 3.5mm jack

Cons

  • No ultra-wide camera, just main plus filler
  • Slow 18W charging
Best for: Buyers who wanted the cheapest 5G option of its eraBest for: Light users prioritising battery and priceAvoid if: You want camera versatilityAvoid if: You need current software support

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.5-inch IPS LCD, 2400x1080 (FHD+), 90Hz
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 700
RAM4GB / 6GB
Storage64GB / 128GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main48MP
front8MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery5,000 mAh
Charging18W wired
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions161.8 × 75.3 × 8.9 mm
Weight190 g
MaterialsPlastic front, plastic back and frame
Water resistanceIP53
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 11 with MIUI 12.5 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Update policy~2 years of updates (our estimate from Xiaomi's track record — written minimum is 5 years)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Poco M3 Pro have 5G?

Yes. The Poco M3 Pro 5G uses the MediaTek Dimensity 700 and was one of the most affordable 5G phones at its 2021 launch.

Does the Poco M3 Pro have an ultra-wide camera?

No. It pairs a 48MP main sensor with only low-value depth and macro helpers, so there is no true ultra-wide lens.

Is the Poco M3 Pro still supported?

No. Launching on Android 11 in 2021, it has reached the end of its roughly two-year OS and three-year security update window.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-13.