OnePlus 16 vs Poco M8

The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 54/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5520); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 840,353).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 41 points (95/100 vs 54/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

Poco M8

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 54
Portability 79
Value for money 66

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 840353
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1013
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3000
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5520 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Poco M8 better?


  • Overall rating 54/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Poco M8, the OnePlus 16 scores 41 points higher (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (95/100 vs 54/100).

OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 16 Poco M8
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
AnTuTu 4627389 840353
Geekbench Single 4327 1013
Geekbench Multi 12873 3000
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1272x2772 1080x2392
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 9000 mAh 5520 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17, OxygenOS 17 Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) — 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP66
Dimensions — 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm
Weight — 178 g
Launch price — $209

Camera comparison

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Poco M8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
34
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Poco M8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Poco M8

  • 5520 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 16 and Poco M8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100
4627389 AnTuTu
Poco M8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
54/100 -450.6%
840353 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Poco M8 by 450.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Poco M8

$209

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (100/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Poco M8 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (90/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (95/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M8?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 by 41 points (95/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Poco M8?

The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Poco M8 — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M8?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M8?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Poco M8?

The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.