POCO has officially launched two new phones at once, the POCO X8 Pro and the POCO X8 Pro Max. Both phones come with some good upgrades in the mid-range space. The launch happened on April 15, 2026 in Nepal. The new series focuses on better performance, longer battery life, and a cleaner display experience. If any of those things matter to you, these phones are worth knowing about.
- MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra processor
- 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display
- 50MP Sony IMX882 rear camera
- 6,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging
Display & Design
The POCO X8 Pro has a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and the screen gets incredibly bright at up to 3500 nits. So whether you are scrolling indoors or using the phone under direct sunlight the display holds up really well. The phone itself feels solid in hand with a glass front and an aluminum frame all packed into an 8.2mm slim body. It also has an IP68/IP69K rating which means it can handle water and dust without any issues. On top of that there is a special Iron Man Edition for those who want something a bit more bold and unique.
Performance
The Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip inside the POCO X8 Pro is no joke. It has a prime core running at 3.4GHz and paired with the Mali-G720 MC8 GPU gaming on this phone feels really good. Titles that usually stress out mid-range phones ran without major frame drops in testing. Daily tasks like switching between apps browsing and streaming felt quick and smooth throughout. The LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage add to that as well since apps just load fast and nothing really feels laggy. The phone ships with Android 16 and HyperOS 3 on top which is a pretty clean setup and does not feel bloated at all.
Camera
The POCO X8 Pro has a 50MP Sony IMX882 sensor as the main camera and an 8MP ultrawide sitting alongside it. Daytime shots come out with good detail and the colors look natural without being too processed. It shoots 4K at 60fps on the rear which is genuinely useful if you like recording videos. The 20MP front camera takes decent selfies and also records 1080p at 60fps which is more than enough for most people. The one thing that would have made this camera setup even better is a telephoto lens but at this price that is not too surprising to miss.
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Battery & Connectivity
A 6500mAh battery is sitting inside the POCO X8 Pro and that is a big deal for heavy users. Most people will easily get through a full day and then some on a single charge. When it does run low the 100W fast charging brings it back up really quickly so you are not waiting around for long. The 27W reverse wired charging is a handy extra on top of that. Connectivity covers 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS and USB Type-C so nothing important is left out.
POCO X8 Pro Specifications
- Design, build: 157.5 x 75.2 x 8.4 mm, 201.5 g, Glass front (Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame, P68/IP69K dust and water resistant
- Display: 6.59 inches AMOLED, 120Hz, 3500 nits (peak)
- Processor: Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4 nm), Mali-G720 MC8 GPU
- Memory: 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB
- Rear Camera: 50 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide) + 8 MP, f/2.2, 15mm (ultrawide)
- Front Camera: 20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
- Software & UI: Android 16 with HyperOS 3
- Network & SIM: 5G, Dual Nano-SIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, GPS, NFC, IR blaster, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
- Battery: 6,500 mAh, 100W wired (100% in 48 min) charging
POCO X8 Pro Price and Availability in Nepal
POCO has officially announced the price for Nepal. The POCO X8 Pro is now available at Xiaomi authorized stores across the country.
| POCO X8 Pro | Price in Nepal (Official) |
|---|---|
| 8GB / 256GB | NPR 63,999 |
| 12GB / 512GB | NPR 73,999 |
You can visit POCO Nepal’s official pages or your nearest Xiaomi store for stock updates and offers.
Conclusion
The POCO X8 Pro has a lot going for it at this price point. It runs on the Dimensity 8500 Ultra chip, has a 1.5K AMOLED display, packs a 6,500 mAh battery, and comes with a capable camera. All of this fits into a phone that does not cost too much. For anyone looking for a good mid-range phone in Nepal right now, the POCO X8 Pro is a phone to consider.
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