POCO has expanded its M-series lineup with the new M8x in India. The phone brings a combination of long battery life and a new-generation entry-level Snapdragon platform, while also keeping things interesting with a large 120Hz display and a familiar dual-camera setup. Here’s everything you need to know about the POCO M8x 5G, including its specifications, price in Nepal, and availability.
Key Highlights
- The POCO M8x 5G features a 6.9-inch HD+ LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 chipset and packs up to 6GB of RAM.
- The phone packs a 7,900mAh battery with 33W/45W fast charging support, depending on the source/spec variant.
POCO M8x Overview
Design and Display
The POCO M8x 5G has a fairly distinctive look for its segment, especially in the Leather Green variant, which gets a vegan-leather back paired with contrasting gold accents around the frame and camera module. The other options, Black and Blue, offer a more conventional finish. The rear keeps the camera setup neatly contained in a rectangular module, while the phone carries an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance. At 232 grams and 8.8mm thick, it is certainly not the slimmest or lightest phone around, but that substantial build also fits with its battery-focused positioning.
On the front, the M8x features a large 6.9-inch LCD display with a 720 × 1600-pixel resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and also supports Wet Touch 2.0, allowing the screen to remain responsive even when your fingers are wet. The panel also supports a 240Hz touch sampling rate, which should make touch input feel more responsive during gaming and fast interactions. It carries TÜV Rheinland certifications for low blue light, circadian-friendly, and flicker-free viewing, while the 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and animations smooth. However, the HD+ resolution means the display may not look as sharp as higher-resolution panels of a similar size.
Performance and Software
The POCO M8x is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 5, built on a 4nm process, with an octa-core CPU featuring 2× Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.4GHz and 6× Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz, alongside an Adreno 613 GPU. It comes with 4GB or 6GB LPDDR4X RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. For those who need more space, the phone also supports microSD card expansion.
For sustained performance, POCO has equipped the phone with a Triple Cooling System, comprising a 12,439mm² graphite sheet, 1,924mm² copper foil layer, and thermal gel. POCO also claims up to 43% faster app launches compared with the previous generation.
On the software side, the phone runs Android 16 with HyperOS 3. POCO is also promising four OS upgrades and six years of security updates, which is a notable commitment for a phone in this segment.
Camera and Battery
For photography, the POCO M8x features a 50MP AI main camera with an f/1.8 aperture, supported by an auxiliary sensor. The main camera also offers 2x in-sensor zoom, along with a flicker sensor and LED flash. It can record video at up to 1080p. On the front, there is an 8MP f/2.0 selfie camera, which also supports 1080p video recording.
The phone's biggest highlight, however, is its 7,900mAh battery. POCO claims up to three days of typical usage, while the 45W fast charging can reportedly provide around a day's worth of charge in 30 minutes. It also supports 22.5W reverse wired charging, allowing you to use the phone as a power source for other devices.
Connectivity and Other Features
The POCO M8x 5G supports dual-SIM 5G, along with Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BDS for wireless connectivity and navigation. It also includes NFC, USB Type-C, OTG, and an IR blaster, covering most of the connectivity options expected in this segment.
For security, the phone features a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, while other onboard sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and electronic compass.
For media consumption, POCO has equipped the phone with dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio support, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also features a 300% Ultra Volume Mode, which can come in handy when you need louder audio in noisy environments.
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POCO M8x 5G Specifications
- Design, build: 170.12 × 78.43 × 8.8 mm, 232 gm, vegan-leather/polycarbonate back, IP64 rated
- Display: 6.9-inch LCD, HD+ (720 × 1600 pixels), 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm), Adreno 613 GPU
- Memory: 4/6GB LPDDR4X RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 storage (expandable via microSD card), up to 6GB virtual RAM
- Software & UI: HyperOS 3 based on Android 16
- Rear Cameras: 50MP AI Main, f/1.8, 2x in-sensor zoom, auxiliary sensor
- Front Camera: 8MP, f/2.0 (hole-punch)
- Security: Fingerprint (side-mounted)
- Connectivity: Dual-SIM + microSD, 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, GLONASS, USB-C, NFC
- Audio: Stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Battery: 7,900mAh with 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
POCO M8x Price and Availability in Nepal
The Poco M8x has been launched in India with a starting price of INR 20,999 for the 4GB/128GB variant, while the 6/128GB model is priced at INR 22,999. There is currently no information regarding the phone's official launch in Nepal. However, if it arrives in the Nepali market, we expect the Poco M8x price in Nepal to start at around NPR 33,699 for the base 4/128GB variant.
| Poco M8x | Price in India (Official) | Price in Nepal (Converted) |
| 4/128GB | INR 20,999 | NPR 33,699 |
| 6/128GB | INR 22,999 | NPR 36,899 |
Article Last updated: August 24, 2026
