Poco released the Poco M8 5G in India, giving folks on a budget one more phone to think about. The handset copies much of what Xiaomi did with the Redmi Note 15 5G, including the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip and a really nice AMOLED screen. Here’s what you need to know about the Poco M8 5G’s specs, features, and how much it’ll probably cost once it reaches Nepal.
Display & Design
The Poco M8 5G comes with a big 6.77-inch FHD+ AMOLED screen that refreshes at 120Hz and gets incredibly bright at 3200 nits. The screen responds quickly with its 2560Hz touch sampling rate, which gamers will appreciate. You’ll find a squared-off camera bump and curved edges, available in Silver, Green, and Black. Plus, it’s got IP65 protection against dust and splashes, so you don’t have to baby it constantly.
Performance
Running the show is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, made using a 4nm process. It’s got four speedy Cortex-A78 cores at 2400 MHz and four battery-saving Cortex-A55 cores at 1800 MHz, which means it handles everyday apps and games without breaking a sweat. The phone runs HyperOS 2 on top of Android 15, and you get LPDDR4X RAM with UFS 2.2 storage that keeps everything running quick.
Camera
For photos, the Poco M8 5G has a dual-camera setup with a 50MP main shooter using Light Fusion 400 tech and a 2MP depth sensor for those blurry-background portraits. The main camera works well in different lighting, so you can post decent photos on Instagram and capture daily stuff. Up front, there’s a 20MP selfie camera sitting in the screen’s centered hole-punch, which snaps clear self-portraits and works great for video chats.
Battery
You won’t be hunting for a charger with the Poco M8 5G’s huge 5520mAh battery that’ll get you through a full day without trouble, even with heavy use. It charges at 45W, so you’re back to full power in no time. What’s neat is the 18W reverse wired charging that lets you share power with other gadgets, basically turning your phone into a portable charger for friends when they’re stuck.
Poco M8 5G Specifications
- Dimensions: 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm
- Weight: 178 g
- Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits (peak)
- Processor: Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
- Memory: 6GB 128GB, 8GB 256GB, 12GB 512GB
- Rear Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), Auxiliary lens
- Front Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
- OS & UI: Android 16, HyperOS 2
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing
- Battery: 5200mAh, 45W wired, 18W reverse wired
- Network & SIM: 5G, Nano-SIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC, Infrared Port, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Colors: Black, Green, Silver
- Launch Date: January 08, 2026
Poco M8 5G Price and Availability in Nepal
In India, the Poco M8 5G costs INR 21,999 for the entry-level 6GB/128GB version. Going by usual pricing trends, the Poco M8 5G price in Nepal should start around NPR 34,999 for that same model. The 8GB/128GB option will probably go for NPR 36,999, while the top-end 8GB/256GB version might hit NPR 39,999. We’ll know the real numbers once Poco officially brings it here.
| Model & Variants | Price in India (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Poco M8 6/128GB | INR 21,999 | NPR 34,999 |
| Poco M8 8/128GB | INR 22,999 | NPR 36,999 |
| Poco M8 8/256GB | INR 24,999 | NPR 39,999 |
Conclusion
The Poco M8 5G looks like a smart buy if you want a budget 5G phone that doesn’t skimp on too much. You’re getting a nice AMOLED screen, decent horsepower under the hood, and battery life that won’t quit on you. Add in 45W charging, splash resistance, and the newest Android 15, and it’s a pretty sweet package for the money. Worth keeping an eye on when it lands in Nepal.
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