Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; estimated prices are $1164 and $389. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 64/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3582); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,870,000).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Poco X8 Pro
- Better Geekbench Single: 3400 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8300 vs 6403
- Higher performance (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1870000
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3582 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 199g
- Cheaper: $389 vs $1164
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 24/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 9 points higher (73/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (68/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Poco X8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 1870000 | 1982033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8300 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2712x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.3 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g | |
| Price | $1164 | $389 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 6.3" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- 3582 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Poco X8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro by 5.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $775. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $775.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro (68/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro edges out the Poco X8 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Poco X8 Pro — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro leads on performance (85/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.