Which is a good entry-level budget phone?
A lot of youngsters are always on the lookout for new budget phones. Many of them have specific needs and requirements when it comes to buying a new phone. Most of them want a phone that is well-equipped to handle heavy gaming. Since gaming has become a big criteria for customers a lot of companies try to employ gaming chipsets in their budget and mid-range smartphones. Now, for others who aren’t that bothered about PUBG and just want a phone that works well for regular tasks and has a smooth running interface, the new Poco C3 might just be one of the better options out there.
The Poco C3 is one of Poco’s cheapest smartphones in the market with an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, paired with up to 4GB of RAM. The Helio G35 is part of MediaTek’s Gseries family of chipsets that are specifically designed for gaming purposes and to offer an incredible gaming experience. However, the G35 while it does support lighter games, it is majorly better suited for overall performance optimization. In design and built, the Poco C3 features a 6.53-inch HD+ (720x1,600 pixels) LCD display with a waterdrop-style notch and an aspect ratio of 20:9. The phone will be available in three distinct colour options of Arctic Blue, Lime Green, and Matte Black colours. The Poco C3 will be available for purchase on Flipkart starting October 16 in the country.
Now coming to some of the features on the phone. The Poco C3 comes with a triple rear camera setup. The setup includes a 13-megapixel primary sensor with f/2.2 aperture, another 2-megapixel macro sensor with f/2.4 lens, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with f/2.4 lens. The camera setup is good and looks neat at the back. There is also a 5-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture for selfies and video calling at the front of the phone. The phone is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, paired with up to 4GB of RAM. The Helio G35 SoC is one of MediaTek’s gaming chipset and is ideal for entry-level budget phones offering decent gaming and overall performance.
The Poco C3 also sports a big battery. The new smartphone comes loaded with a massive 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W fast charging. Most phones lack in the battery department especially if they cost under 10k so in this area Poco has managed to peak as well. Since this is festive season, Poco has been claiming the marked prices are introductory so there maybe a chance that we will see some increase in the pricing of the phone, at least in the base variant after the festive season ends.The Poco C3 is also a slightly reformed version of the previously launched Redmi 9C in Malaysia. The Poco C3 is also P2i-rated for splash-resistance.
If you are someone looking for a great performing budget that can handle some slight gaming here and there as well, this is your best bet.
