OnePlus 16 vs Poco M8s
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 51/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Poco M8s
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2183
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Poco M8s, the OnePlus 16 scores 44 points higher (95/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (95/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Poco M8s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $189 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Poco M8s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Poco M8s by 649.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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OnePlus 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (95/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco M8s by 44 points (95/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Poco M8s — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Poco M8s?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.