POCO X8 Pro and Pro Max Prices Increased Again: This Time by Up to Rs. 10,000

POCO has had a rocky history in Nepal, often disappearing after launching a few products. However, its long-awaited comeback in February saw the launch of the  X7 Pro, F7, and F8 Pro. In April, it added the X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max, both of which have now received their second price hike in September, following the first in August.

Both phones made their global debut in March, so we got them relatively early, unlike their predecessor, the X7 Pro, which arrived almost a year late to the party.

What is the Price of the Poco X8 Pro Series in Nepal?

At launch, the POCO X8 Pro started at a very aggressive price of Rs. 63,999 (8/256GB) and Rs. 73,999 (12/512GB), while the X8 Pro Max was priced at Rs. 79,999 (12/256GB) and Rs. 89,999 (12/512GB).

Compared to the launch price, the X8 Pro’s base variant is Rs. 6,000 more expensive, while the X8 Pro Max has increased by Rs. 9,000 and Rs. 10,000 for its base and top variants, respectively. Thankfully, the X8 Pro’s top variant did not receive any price hike this time.

So that brings the POCO X8 Pro price in Nepal to Rs. 69,999 (8/256GB) and Rs. 76,999 (12/512GB), while the POCO X8 Pro Max now costs Rs. 94,999 (12/256GB) and Rs. 1,04,999 (12/512GB).

The phones are available for purchase at all authorised stores across the country, along with EMI options with up to a 9-month payback period. No other offers attached.

POCO has always been one of the brands offering the best value-for-money smartphones. Sure, the recent price hikes have affected that value, but the same can be said for almost every smartphone available today. The main question is, do the POCO X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max still offer enough to justify their prices? Let’s take a closer look in the overview section.

POCO X8 Pro Series Overview

Starting with the looks, the POCO X8 Pro series has a largely similar appearance to its predecessor. However, the design now leans towards a more uniform finish, moving away from the dual-tone look of the previous model. The White Pro Max variant still keeps a dual-tone style, but with a shutter shade-like pattern instead of a stark contrast.

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As for the display, the POCO X7 Pro had a 6.67-inch panel, which neither of the X8 Pro models inherits. The standard X8 Pro gets a smaller 6.59-inch screen, while the X8 Pro Max goes bigger with a 6.83-inch panel. Both are AMOLED displays with 1.5K resolution, up to a 120Hz refresh rate, 3,500 nits peak brightness (across 25% of the display), and Gorilla Glass 7i protection.

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While size is one of the most obvious differences between the POCO X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max, performance is where it’s really at. The “less powerful” of the two uses the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra — a staple premium midrange chip. Meanwhile, the Pro Max steps things up with the Dimensity 9500s, which sit just below MediaTek’s flagship lineup. Both these processors are quite new, launched just in January.

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These phones also come with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, though POCO highlights a 9600Mbps RAM speed specifically for the Pro Max. They also differ in battery size: the standard model packs a 6,500mAh cell, and the Max goes above and beyond with a massive 8,500mAh battery.

It’s not the biggest smartphone battery in Nepal, as that title belongs to Xiaomi’s latest Redmi Note 17 Pro Max with its massive 10,000mAh battery. However, the POCO X8 Pro Max’s 8,500mAh battery is still impressive.

Both phones support 100W fast charging along with 27W reverse fast charging. The latter feature is quickly becoming a staple in Xiaomi and Co. devices, and honestly, I am all for it.

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As for cameras, the POCO X8 Pro series sticks with the same setup as its predecessor, featuring a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide, and a 20MP selfie shooter. The main sensor is again the Sony IMX882 on the Pro model, while the X8 Pro Max uses the Light Fusion 600 sensor.

The X8 Pro Max also gets a few fancier features, such as eSIM support and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Meanwhile, the X8 Pro sticks with the basics, with no eSIM support and a standard optical fingerprint sensor. Both phones run HyperOS 3 based on Android 16.

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The POCO X8 Pro series comes with the performance-first approach that we all know POCO for. The brand is even offering two different levels of hardware. The standard POCO X8 Pro is the true successor to the X7 Pro. It has grown smaller in size, but the specs have definitely gone up.

In the meantime, the POCO X8 Pro Max is a straight upgrade with an even more powerful processor and a few “flagship” features like eSIM support and an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor sprinkled in to give a more premium experience.

As for value for money, I think the second price hike will hit the POCO X8 Pro Max a lot harder. With its price approaching close to Rs. 1,00,000, there are a lot of alternatives out there, and the specs here aren’t really keeping up. I’m specifically talking about the camera setup.

If you’re spending close to Rs. 1,00,000, you’d want a more balanced camera setup with a telephoto lens, something the X8 Pro Max is completely missing. Sure, if all you want is performance, the X8 Pro Max delivers on that front, but it’s majorly lagging behind when it comes to cameras.

What are your thoughts on the Poco X8 Pro Series? Let us know in the comments below!