With the launch of Poco F1 back in 2018, the sub-brand of Xiaomi- Poco got so much hype and good response, the phone had overwhelming sales. Even in Nepal, Poco F1 changed the mindset of people about how good the phones could be in the budget segment. After that, Poco became independent from Xiaomi and began producing its own smartphones under its own branding globally. In Nepal, Poco is announcing its debut with some hints of which phones could be launched soon. With the images from the official Facebook page of Poco, we have guessed some probable smartphones i.e Poco C3 and Poco M2 that could be launched any time in the upcoming days. So, without further talking, let’s dive right into the guesses.
Poco C3
The company is looking to play it safe, at least at first. Instead of bringing high end devices like F2 Pro, the company seems keen on budget lineup. The phone looks strikingly similar to Redmi 9C, with a smaller screen of 6.43″ (HD+). It’s got MediaTek Helio G35 SoC. It has got same set of triple camera on the back with 13MP+2MP+2MP combination as Redmi 9C. For detailed specifications and review, you can view our post here.
Poco C3 doesn’t bring any unique features that other phones haven’t provided in the price segment. Nevertheless, this is just debut and we would love to see more premium devices from the company.
Key Specifications
- Display: 6.43″ HD+ IPS LCD, 720 x 1600 pixels
- CPU: MediaTek Helio G35 (12nm)
- Primary Camera: 13MP+2MP+2MP
- Selfie Camera: 5MP
- RAM: 3GB/4GB
- ROM: 32GB/64GB
- Battery: 5000mAh micro-USB charging port
Poco C3 Price In Nepal
Poco C3 is available in three color options: Arctic Blue, Lime Green & Matte Black. The price of Poco C3 in Nepal is expected to be NPR. 13,000 (3/32) and NPR. 15,000 (4/64).
| Model Name | Variant | Price In Nepal (Expected) |
| Poco C3 | 3/32GB | NPR. 13,000 |
| Poco C3 | 4/64GB | NPR. 15,000 |
Poco M2
Yes, not the pro variant, but the regular M2. Poco M2 has almost all the aspects similar to Redmi 9. So, we can safely say that this is just a rebranded version of Redmi 9 from inside and with some minor design changes to make the phone just a bit different.
The display on the phone is 6.53 inches FHD+ with 400nits of peak brightness. We get the same MediaTek Helio G80 chipset as in Redmi 9, but with 6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage. There is a quad camera setup on the back with 13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP combination on the back. For selfie, there is an 8MP shooter. We also get almost same battery as on Redmi 9, which is 5000mAh with 18W USB Type-C fast charging. The phone has fingerprint scanner at the back. We also get water-repellant coating to protect the device against water droplets and dust.
Key Specifications
- Display: 6.53″ FHD+ IPS LCD, 1080 x 2340 pixels
- CPU: MediaTek Helio G80 (12nm)
- Primary Camera: 13MP+8MP+5MP+2MP
- Selfie Camera: 8MP
- RAM: 6GB
- ROM: 64GB/128GB
- Battery: 5000mAh USB-C 18W fast charging
Poco M2 Price In Nepal
Poco M2 is available in three color options: Brick Red, Pitch Black, Slate Blue. The price of Poco M2 in Nepal is expected to be NPR. 20,000 (6/64GB) and NPR. 22,000 (6/128GB).
| Model Name | Variant | Price In Nepal (Expected) |
| Poco M2 | 6GB/64GB | NPR. 20,000 |
| Poco M2 | 6GB/128GB | NPR. 22,000 |
Verdict
It is a good initiation from the company to bring phones to Nepal through official sources. The phones are not exciting enough though, considering the fact that we have seen phones of similar capabilities in the price range. But, this doesn’t mean we have to be hopeless. Poco will bring more premium offerings in the near future to be able to flourish in the Nepalese market as well.
Your Opinion
Do you think that these phones are exciting enough for you to buy? Or, do you think Poco could have done a lot better with the choice of devices? You can give your opinion on how the company should make the strategy on bringing the latest phones in Nepalese market. Let us know down below. Even a small tip could help.
