Poco F8 Pro vs Realme 16
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $529 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 52/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,033,306 vs 550,018); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 199g).
Poco F8 Pro
Realme 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3033306 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6210 mAh
- Lighter: 183g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $529
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Realme 16, the Poco F8 Pro scores 27 points higher (79/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 80/100, Realme 16 — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (70/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3033306 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $199 |
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Realme 16 by 451.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $330. Realme 16 was $330 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (70/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 27 points (79/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Realme 16 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use.