Xiaomi Poco C31 vs Xiaomi Poco M3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi Poco C31
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1category wins
Xiaomi Poco M3
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5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Xiaomi Poco M3
Bigger battery
Xiaomi Poco M3
Faster charging
Xiaomi Poco M3
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi Poco M3
Better display
Xiaomi Poco M3
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco C31
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.53 | 6.53 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1600 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 400 |
| PPI | 269 | 395 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body | 81 | 83.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset Name | Helio G35 | Snapdragon 662 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 11 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | MIUI 12 | MIUI 12 |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M3 +13%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Xiaomi Poco M3 +29%AnTuTu
Xiaomi Poco M3 +60%| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 300 | 339 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 843 | 1,088 |
| AnTuTu | 200,794 | 320,666 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Wide | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | Panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.1, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 6000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.9 | 162.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9 | 9.6 |
| Weight (g) | 194 | 198 |
| Width (mm) | 77.1 | 77.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, September 30 | 2020, November 24 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, October 02 | Available. Released 2020, November 27 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40, 41 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| infrared port | — | Yes |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with dual speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi Poco C31 | Xiaomi Poco M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi Poco C31 and Xiaomi Poco M3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi Poco M3 packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi Poco M3 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Xiaomi Poco M3 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 48 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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