Poco F8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 44/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 510,132).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A16
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 510132
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 200g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Poco F8 Pro scores 35 points higher (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (91/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (70/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 510132 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 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
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 492.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (91/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (70/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 35 points (79/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.