Poco F8 vs Realme 16
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $499 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 52/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 550,018); the Realme 16 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Realme 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 183g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $499
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme 16, the Poco F8 scores 23 points higher (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $199 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme 16 by 467.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Realme 16 was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (90/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 16 (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 23 points (75/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Realme 16 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme 16?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use.