The POCO X3 is an eye-catching variant for users looking for a mid-range device, as the phone comes with a solid package at an affordable price. One of the unique features of this device is a 120Hz screen. Moreover, the device gets Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G chipset, coming from the game-centric series. So, today we will find out if POCO X3 is suitable for playing PUBG, and does it support Extreme Mode (90fps) in PUBG?
Graphics settings in PUBG Mobile on POCO X3
By default, the device supports Smooth+Ultra settings. It enables 40fps gameplay on the device. The maximum settings supported on the phone that gives you 30fps gameplay are HD+High.
- Smooth + Ultra 40fps
- Balanced + High 30fps
- HD + High 30fps
- HDR – coming soon
- UltraHD – coming soon
Here are some benchmarks of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G on the POCO X3
Does the POCO X3 support 90fps gameplay in PUBG Mobile?
Unfortunately, this device DOES NOT support 90fps gameplay even though it has a 120Hz screen. The maximum supported frame rate is limited to 40fps. In addition, you can try to push the frame rate to around 60fps using the GFX tools. But as the Snapdragon 732G chipset is not capable of it, you cannot enable 90fps on your POCO X3. Please note that using GFX tools can lead to suspension or some bans on your ID. So be careful using it.
Does the POCO X3 heat during PUBG gameplay?
The next question that you may be interested in is if the device heats during playing PUBG? Surprisingly, the device does not generate much heat during the gameplay. It is because of GPU, which is still not well optimized to utilize maximum resources for the best frame rate. On the other hand, the plastic unibody material also prevents the warmth generated during extended gaming sessions very quickly. So, overall, as of now the smartphone does NOT heat that much to feel it in your hands while handling the phone.
How much battery is drained while gaming?
Of course, the most important thing to focus on while choosing a gaming phone is the battery life. This handset gives you around 6 hours of gaming even on headphones. But, during extended gaming sessions, the generated heat drains the battery life a little faster. At the same time, the use of GFX tools for the higher fps can drain the battery life even faster. To sum up, on a full 100% charge, you’ll get over 7 hours of on your POCO X3.
Is streaming possible in PUBG Mobile using the POCO X3?
Due to the 3.5mm headphone jack, you can stream games from the POCO X3. Moreover, you can also use the screen-mirroring technique. Here you have to note that you will need a PC or a laptop for streaming games using screen-mirroring software and StreamLabs OBS. It is also worth mentioning that you can even talk with your teammates and stream directly with internal audio of the game, and also output the same audio on-stream using the POCO X3.
Verdict
Even though the Xiaomi POCO X3 does not support 90fps gameplay, this device is quite a good choice for playing PUBG. As we can understand, the phone does not generate heat while the gameplay session. Moreover, on a full 100% charge, you’ll get over 7 hours of an uninterrupted gaming session. At the same time, you can talk with your teammates and stream with the internal audio of the game. These are the key points that the POCO X3 suggests to you.
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