How to find out the temperature of Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro: all the ways from hidden menus to third-party applications

Why it is important to monitor the temperature of the smartphone

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro feature powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 processors that can heat up to critical levels when under intense load. Overheating not only reduces performance, but also accelerates battery degradation, and in extreme cases can lead to a sudden shutdown of the device. Poco X3 Pro owners often face heating during games, shooting 4K video or using fast charging functions.

Temperature control allows you to take action on time: close the background applications, reduce the brightness of the screen or put the phone in energy saving mode. However, not all users know where to look for this data. In this article, we will look at all the available methods, from built-in MIUI tools to professional utilities, and explain what indicators are considered normal for this model.

The Poco X3 Pro has a cooling system that includes a graphite heat tube, but even it doesn't always handle the load. For example, when you play Genshin Impact at maximum settings, the processor temperature can reach 65-70°C, which is the limit after which trottling begins.

Method 1: Built-in diagnostics menu (without root)

The easiest and safest method is to use the hidden test menu, which is available on all Xiaomi smartphones without the need to install additional software.

To open the menu, follow the following steps:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Enter the combination: ##4636##
3. In the window that appears, select Battery Information.
4. Note the Temperature bar – here is the current value in degrees Celsius.

This menu also provides data on battery charge, voltage and battery status, but note that the temperature is only for the battery, not the processor or other components. Other methods will be needed for more detailed diagnostics.

⚠️ Note: Don't confuse this menu with the engineering mode (#36446337##) that is on Poco X3 Pro can work unstablely and cause failures when used incorrectly.

Method 2: Security Application (MIUI)

MIUI has a built-in Security app that, in addition to virus protection, displays the temperature of key components, a method that is suitable for users who do not want to install third-party utilities.

Instructions for verification:

1. Open the Security app (the shield icon).
2. Go to the Optimization (lightning icon) section.
3. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Temperature.
4. The system will show the temperature of the processor, battery and screen in real time.

The advantage of this method is data visualization: if the temperature is higher than normal, the corresponding indicator lights up in red, however, in some versions of MIUI (especially global ones), this section may not be available, in which case the update of the Security application via Google Play will help.

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If the Temperature section doesn't show up, try clearing the Security app's cache in your phone's settings.This often helps bring back hidden features.

Method 3: Engineering Menu (MTK Engineer Mode)

For advanced users willing to take a chance, there is an engineering menu that provides advanced data on the status of the phone. On the Poco X3 Pro, it runs through the MTK Engineer Mode app, although the chipset is on the device from Qualcomm.

How to access:

1. Download the MTK Engineer Mode app from Google Play.
2. Open it and go to the Hardware Testing section.
3. Select Thermal (or Temperature in the Russified version).
4. Here you will see data on all sensors: CPU, GPU, battery and even the rear camera.

Important: Some of the parameters in the engineering menu may not be properly calibrated for the Snapdragon 860. For example, the CPU temperature may be 5-10°C higher than real. For accuracy, check the data with other applications, such as AIDA64.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change the settings in the engineering menu if you do not understand their purpose! Incorrect settings can lead to overheating or unstable operation of the device.

Method 4: Third-party applications (AIDA64, CPU Monitor)

If the built-in MIUI tools don't suit you, specialized utilities will come to the rescue, not only showing the temperature in real time, but also maintaining heating logs, which is useful for analyzing the causes of overheating.

Top.-3 applications for Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro:

• 📊 AIDA64 — It displays the temperature of all the sensors, including the processor cores individually.
• 📈 CPU Monitor - shows the graphs of heating and loading on CPU/GPU. Supports widgets on the main screen.
• 🔥 Cool Tool – In addition to temperature monitoring, offers cooling functions (closing background processes).

Example of AIDA64:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and go to the Sensors section.
3. Scroll down to the Temperature block, and there will be data on all the components.

Comparative table of application capabilities:

Close all background applications

Turn off fast charging (if the phone is charging)

Make sure your phone has enough free memory (at least 1GB)

Remove the case for accurate readings of the sensor case-->

Method 5: ADB-Teams (for experienced users)

If you are familiar with USB debugging, you can get temperature data through ADB. This method is suitable for automating monitoring or when you need to save a temperature log to a file.

Instructions:

1. Activate Developer Mode on Poco X3 Pro (7 times click on the MIUI version in your phone settings).

This technique requires command line skills, but it allows you to get the most accurate data, because it reads information directly from sensors. X3 Pro thermal_zone6 usually responsible GPU, thermal_zone2 — battery.

⚠️ Note: Some manufacturers (including Xiaomi) may block access to individual sensors through the ADB If the commands don't work, upgrade Platform Tools or use alternative methods.

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ADB-The only way to get the temperature of all sensors, including those that don't show the applications, is for the detection of hardware problems.

Normal and critical temperature values for Poco X3 Pro

To understand how much your Poco X3 Pro is warming, you need to know the ranges for this model.

• 🔋 Battery: Normal: 25-40°C (normal use) Permitted: 40-45°C (when charging or loading) Critical: above 50°C - Risk of battery damage.
• 🖥️ Processor (Snapdragon 860): Norm: 30-50°C (simple/easy tasks). Allowable: 50-65°C (games, video rendering) Critical: above 70°C - trottling begins.

In practice, the Poco X3 Pro can heat up to 60-65°C with long sessions in Call of Duty Mobile or PUBG at maximum settings. This is not critical, but it signals that it is time to let the phone rest. If the temperature exceeds 70°C, protection is triggered: the processor reduces the frequencies, and the screen may appear a warning Temperature is too high.

Factors affecting heating:

• 🔌 Fast charging (especially when using your phone at the same time).
• 🌡️ Ambient temperature (above 30)°C exacerbates the problem).
• 📱 Covers made of dense materials (silicone, leather substitute).
• 🔄 Background processes (unoptimized applications, mining bots).

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If the phone is heated above 50°C in standby mode, it is a sign of a malfunction (possibly a battery or heatpast problem).

What to do if the Poco X3 Pro overheats

If your Poco X3 Pro is regularly over the normal temperature, follow this algorithm.

1. Immediate action: Close all apps (especially games and social media); remove the case and put the phone on a flat surface (not on the pillow!); turn off charging if the phone is connected to the network.
2. Long-term solutions: Update your firmware to the latest version of MIUI (trottling fixes often come out in updates). Limit FPS in games through graphics settings (e.g., in Genshin Impact, set 30 FPS instead of 60). Use a cooling stand with a fan for intense tasks.

Extreme measures:

• Reset your phone to factory settings (if overheating has started after the upgrade).
• Contact a service center for a thermal paste replacement or battery diagnosis.

If overheating is accompanied by battery bloating, spontaneous reboots or artifacts appearing on the screen, immediately stop using the device and contact the service.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Poco X3 Pro temperature