Alongside the standard POCO M8, POCO has officially unveiled the POCO M8 Pro 5G in the global market. As the “Pro” branding suggests, this smartphone brings noticeable upgrades, including a powerful Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 processor and a sharp 1.5K AMOLED display. In this article, we break down the design, display, performance, cameras, battery, and the expected price of the POCO M8 Pro 5G in Nepal.
POCO M8 Pro 5G Overview
Design and Display
POCO gives the M8 Pro 5G a premium look with a curved quad-edge design and a slim 8.31mm frame. The phone features a square-shaped camera island at the back, which closely resembles the design language of Redmi’s premium Note series. For durability, POCO includes dual IP ratings—IP66 and IP68—offering strong protection against dust and water.
On the front, the device sports a large 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 1.5K (2772 × 1280) resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The panel supports 12-bit colors, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and reaches up to 3200 nits of peak brightness, ensuring excellent outdoor visibility. POCO also adds 3840Hz PWM dimming for eye comfort and protects the screen with Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Performance and Software
Powering the POCO M8 Pro 5G is the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, a 4nm chipset from Qualcomm. The processor includes:
- 1× Cortex-A720 prime core at 2.7GHz
- 3× Cortex-A720 performance cores at 2.4GHz
- 4× Cortex-A520 efficiency cores at 1.8GHz
For graphics, the phone relies on the Adreno 810 GPU, which handles gaming and multimedia smoothly.
POCO pairs the chipset with 8GB or 12GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256GB or 512GB UFS 2.2 storage. On the software side, the device runs HyperOS, based on the latest Android version, delivering a clean UI and long-term update support.
Camera, Battery, and Connectivity
In the camera department, the POCO M8 Pro 5G keeps things simple yet capable. It features a 50MP Light Fusion 800 main sensor with OIS, which captures stable and detailed photos, along with an 8MP ultrawide camera for landscape shots. On the front, a 32MP selfie camera handles selfies and video calls with ease.
Fueling the phone is a massive 6500mAh battery, which easily lasts a full day of heavy use. POCO supports 100W fast charging, allowing quick top-ups, and also includes 22.5W reverse wired charging, letting you power other devices.
For connectivity, the smartphone offers 5G support, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. Security options include an in-display fingerprint sensor and face unlock.
POCO M8 Pro 5G Specifications
- Dimensions & Build: 163.34 × 78.31 × 8.31mm, IP66 & IP68 rating
- Display: 6.83-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (2772 × 1280), 120Hz, 3200 nits
- Chipset: Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
- Memory: 8/12GB LPDDR4X RAM, 256/512GB UFS 2.2
- Software: HyperOS based on Android
- Rear Camera: 50MP (OIS) + 8MP ultrawide
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Security: In-display fingerprint sensor, Face Unlock
- Connectivity: 5G, Dual SIM, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C
- Battery: 6500mAh, 100W fast charging, 22.5W reverse charging
POCO M8 Pro 5G Price in Nepal and Availability
In India, the POCO M8 Pro 5G starts at USD 299 for the base variant. If POCO launches this device in Nepal, we expect the POCO M8 Pro 5G price in Nepal to start at around NPR 44,999.
| POCO M8 Pro 5G | Price in Nepal |
|---|---|
| 8/256GB | NPR 44,999 |
| 12/512GB | NPR 52,999 |
