POCO F8 Pro is finally official, marking POCO’s strong comeback in the Nepali smartphone market. This time, the brand is clearly aiming for the premium flagship segment. With a brand-new telephoto camera, the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, ultra-fast charging, and a refined design, the F8 Pro works hard to earn its “Pro” badge.
In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at the POCO F8 Pro price in Nepal, its specifications, features, and overall value.
POCO F8 Pro Overview
Design and Display
POCO has gone all-in on premium design with the F8 Pro. The phone features the brand’s first one-piece milled glass back, carved from a single 2mm glass block using CNC machining. This process involves three carving stages and 41 precision steps, giving the device a solid and refined feel.
The phone measures 8mm in thickness, weighs 199g, and sports a frosted matte finish paired with a glossy rectangular camera module. POCO adds a micro-curved metal frame for better in-hand comfort, while IP68 dust and water resistance ensures durability.
On the front, the F8 Pro sports a 6.59-inch HyperRGB AMOLED display with a full RGB subpixel layout. Although it isn’t a true 2K panel, POCO claims near-2K visual clarity thanks to the subpixel arrangement. The display has a resolution of 2510 x 1156, consumes 22.3% less power than its predecessor, and reaches up to 3500 nits peak brightness. For night use, it can dim down to just 1 nit.
You also get a 120Hz refresh rate, 480Hz touch sampling rate, and DC dimming for reduced eye strain. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protects the display.
Performance and Cooling
At its core, the POCO F8 Pro runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, built on a cutting-edge 3nm process. This chipset, developed by Qualcomm, delivers flagship-grade performance and scored over 3.28 million points on AnTuTu, placing it among the most powerful mobile processors available.
POCO pairs the chipset with its WildBoost Optimization, which intelligently balances CPU and GPU workloads for sustained performance during gaming and heavy tasks.
To manage heat, the phone uses a 3D triple-layer IceLoop cooling system. This design increases the gap between the display and heat pipe to reduce surface temperature, while keeping the heat pipe close to the chipset. Despite the compact body, POCO claims a 40% improvement in thermal capacity compared to the F7 Pro.
Camera System
The biggest highlight of the POCO F8 Pro is its camera setup. For the first time in POCO’s Pro lineup, the phone features a telephoto camera.
- 50MP telephoto lens with 2.5x optical zoom
- 5x lossless in-sensor zoom
- Dedicated telephoto motion capture for moving subjects
The main camera uses a 50MP Light Fusion 800 sensor with OIS, delivering stable and detailed shots. POCO also includes an 8MP ultra-wide camera for landscapes and group photos.
On the software side, the camera supports 1440p dynamic video recording with EIS and HDR. Film-style filters let you choose between soft cinematic tones and high-contrast vintage looks. An AI-powered editing assistant is also available, though its real-world usefulness will depend on updates.
Battery and Charging
POCO packs a massive 6210mAh battery into the F8 Pro, which the company claims delivers over 16 hours of continuous usage.
For the first time ever on a POCO smartphone, you get 100W HyperCharge, capable of fully charging the phone from 0 to 100% in just 37 minutes. The phone also supports 22.5W reverse charging, allowing it to power other devices.
POCO adds Smart Charging technology, which dynamically adjusts charging speed based on battery level, temperature, and usage patterns to protect long-term battery health.
Software, Audio, and Connectivity
The POCO F8 Pro runs Xiaomi HyperOS 3 on top of Android 16, both developed by Xiaomi and Google, respectively. The new software introduces:
- HyperIsland for smarter multitasking notifications
- HyperConnect for seamless cross-device file sharing
- HyperAI with AI writing and productivity tools
- Built-in Gemini AI integration
For audio, the phone features dual symmetric speakers co-tuned with Bose. Users can switch between Dynamic mode for punchy bass and Balanced mode for clearer vocals. The phone supports Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, and Hi-Res Wireless Audio.
Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 5G, eSIM support, and NFC. Additionally, Xiaomi’s Surge T1+ Tuner enhances signal reception, while Offline Communication allows voice calls over distances of up to 1km without network coverage.
POCO F8 Pro Specifications
- Dimensions & Weight: 157.49 x 75.25 x 8.0mm, 199g
- Build: IP68 dust and water resistance
- Colors: Titanium Silver, Blue, Black
- Display: 6.59-inch HyperRGB AMOLED, 2510 x 1156, 120Hz, 480Hz touch sampling, 3500 nits peak brightness
- Protection: Gorilla Glass 7i
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz)
- GPU: Adreno
- Memory: 12GB LPDDR5X RAM + 512GB UFS 4.15 storage
- Software: Xiaomi HyperOS 3, Android 16
- Rear Cameras:
- 50MP main (Light Fusion 800, OIS)
- 50MP telephoto (2.5x optical, 5x lossless zoom)
- 8MP ultra-wide
- Security: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
- Connectivity: 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Dual SIM + eSIM, NFC
- Battery: 6210mAh
- Charging: 100W wired, 22.5W reverse charging
POCO F8 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The official POCO F8 Pro price in Nepal is NPR 99,999 for the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage variant. The phone is now available through authorized POCO retailers across Nepal.
| POCO F8 Pro | Price in Nepal |
|---|---|
| 12/512GB | NPR 99,999 |
