POCO’s Grand Re-entry into Nepal
POCO originally captured the attention of smartphone enthusiasts with the iconic POCO F1, establishing a strong reputation for offering high performance at disruptive prices. Although early distribution in Nepal was managed jointly with Xiaomi via authorized partners Vatsal Impex and Teletalk—releasing models like the C3, M2, and X3—the brand faded from the local market around 2023. Now, POCO is making a major comeback in Nepal to re-engage performance-focused consumers and budget buyers alike.
Current POCO Smartphone Lineup
The refreshed POCO lineup in Nepal covers budget to high-end devices. The budget category features the POCO M8S and POCO M8 Pro, while the mid-range performance segment introduces the POCO X8 Pro and POCO X8 Pro Max. At the top of the range is the flagship POCO F8 Pro, catering to power users.
POCO M8S Specifications
As a budget-friendly all-rounder, the POCO M8S comes with a massive 7000 mAh battery and 33W fast charging. It maintains an 8.4mm body weighing roughly 217g. Up front, it features a 6.9-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and 850 nits peak brightness. Powering the phone is a Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 processor paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. On the camera front, it carries a 50MP main sensor paired with an auxiliary lens, plus an 8MP selfie shooter. It also includes IP64 water and dust resistance.
POCO M8 Pro Details
As the premier entry in the M-series, the POCO M8 Pro offers a 6.83-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 3200 nits peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. It carries robust IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance. Under the hood, it packs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 (4 nm) chip, 8GB RAM, and 256GB storage. The rear setup features a 50MP Light Fusion 800 main camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide lens, alongside a 32MP front camera. It is powered by a 6500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, an optical in-display fingerprint sensor, and 5G connectivity.
POCO X8 Pro Highlights
Targeting performance lovers, the POCO X8 Pro (available alongside the X8 Pro Max) is driven by the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor, which delivers an estimated 8 to 10% speed gain over the chip in the POCO X7 Pro. Visuals are handled by a 6.95-inch 1.5K OLED display featuring a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for fluid scrolling and gaming.
