OnePlus 16 vs Poco X8 Power
The OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the Poco X8 Power (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 60/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Power has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 9000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,010,104); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X8 Power doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 16
Poco X8 Power
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1010104
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1099
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3481
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Poco X8 Power better?
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 9000 mAh
- Overall rating 60/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 16 vs the Poco X8 Power, the OnePlus 16 scores 35 points higher (95/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (95/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 16 | Poco X8 Power | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4627389 | 1010104 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 1099 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 3481 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69K | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.4×78.3×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 229 g | |
| Launch price | — | $360 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Power
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Poco X8 Power
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Poco X8 Power
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 16 and Poco X8 Power, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Poco X8 Power by 358.1% 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 X8 Power (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Power (95/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco X8 Power?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Power by 35 points (95/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 16 and the Poco X8 Power?
The OnePlus 16 has a MobileRank rating of 95/100, the Poco X8 Power — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco X8 Power?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 16 or the Poco X8 Power?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 16 over the Poco X8 Power?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Poco X8 Power is a better fit for those who care about battery life.