Poco F6 vs Poco X3 NFC

The Poco F6 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Poco X3 NFC (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G; launch prices were $290 and $230. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F6 leads — 63/100 vs 47/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X3 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,718,632 vs 526,647); the Poco F6 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).

The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Poco X3 NFC — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F6
Performance 74
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 72
Value for money 70
Poco X3 NFC
Performance 42
Display 66
Camera 46
Battery 49
Portability 35
Value for money 50
What makes Poco F6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1718632 vs 526647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1930 vs 753
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5017 vs 1808
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Lighter: 179g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (58/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Poco X3 NFC better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $290

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F6 vs the Poco X3 NFC, the Poco F6 scores 16 points higher (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 leads (74/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Poco F6 — 70/100, Poco X3 NFC — 50/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (74/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (72/100 vs 35/100).

Poco F6: The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users.
Poco X3 NFC: The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F6 Poco X3 NFC
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
AnTuTu 1718632 526647
Geekbench Single 1930 753
Geekbench Multi 5017 1808
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2712x1220 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 20 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 14 / HyperOS Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits 450 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP53
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.0 mm 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm
Weight 179 g 215 g
Launch price $290 $230
Camera comparison
Poco F6
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Poco X3 NFC
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Poco F6
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Poco X3 NFC
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Battery and charging
Poco F6
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Poco X3 NFC
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F6 and Poco X3 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100
1718632 AnTuTu
Poco X3 NFC Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
47/100 -226.3%
526647 AnTuTu

Poco F6 leads Poco X3 NFC by 226.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F6
$290
Poco X3 NFC
$230

Launch price difference: $60. Poco X3 NFC was $60 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (74/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F6 notably outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (83/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X3 NFC is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F6 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Poco F6 significantly outperforms the Poco X3 NFC (72/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F6 or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco F6 is noticeably better than the Poco X3 NFC — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Poco F6 and the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco F6 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Poco X3 NFC — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F6 or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco X3 NFC leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F6 or the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco F6 leads on performance (74/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Poco F6 over the Poco X3 NFC?

The Poco F6 is a better fit for active users. The Poco X3 NFC is a better fit for everyday use.