POCO F3 GT gets Android 12-based MIUI 13 update
What's the story
POCO has started releasing a new Android 12-based MIUI 13 update for its F3 GT smartphone in India. According to the changelog, the firmware brings features such as Smart Balance to maintain a balance between power consumption and performance, Atomized Memory to manage RAM, Focused algorithms to dynamically allocate system resources, Sidebar apps for quick access, and Liquid Storage to manage system-level files.
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Why does this story matter?
The POCO F3 GT smartphone was launched last year in July with Android 11-based MIUI 12.5. Now, the company has announced the Android 12-based MIUI 13 update for the device in India after several queries from users. To recall, the POCO F3 GT is a rebranded version of the Redmi K40 Enhanced Gaming edition.
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Everything to know about the update
The Android 12 update for the POCO F3 GT in India carries version number 13.0.1.0.SKJINXM and weighs 3.2GB in size. Users can check for the firmware via Settings > About phone > MIUI version.
Design and display
The handset flaunts 6.67-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED screen
The POCO F3 GT has a punch-hole cut-out on the top center with slim bezels and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It has an IP53-rated build quality and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection for the display. The handset flaunts a 6.67-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 480Hz touch sampling rate, and 1300-nits of peak brightness
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The handset offers a 64MP main camera
The POCO F3 GT features a triple rear camera setup comprising a 64MP (f/1.7) primary sensor, an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP (f/2.4) macro snapper. On the front, it offers a 16MP snapper for taking selfies.
Internals
The handset is backed by MediaTek Dimensity 1200 5G chipset
The POCO F3 GT is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It is now upgradeable to Android 12-based MIUI 13. The device houses a 5,065mAh battery with 67W fast-charging support. For connectivity, it offers 5G, Bluetooth 5.1, Wi-Fi 6, 5G, NFC, GPS, and a Type-C port.