Poco F8 Ultra vs Realme 16
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $729 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 550,018); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Realme 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Lighter: 183g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $729
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Realme 16, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16 (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $199 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Realme 16 by 561.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $530. Realme 16 was $530 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (90/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 16 (85/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Realme 16 — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use.