Poco F8 Pro vs Realme 16T
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $529 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 48/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6210); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 528,398); the Poco F8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Realme 16T
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Realme 16T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6210 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $529
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Realme 16T, the Poco F8 Pro scores 31 points higher (79/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, Realme 16T — 56/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (70/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 16T are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Realme 16T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 8.9×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | $529 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Realme 16T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Realme 16T by 472.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $329. Realme 16T was $329 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro is a bit better (83/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (70/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 16T are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T by 31 points (79/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Realme 16T — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.