Poco F8 vs Realme 16T
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $499 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Realme 16T
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Realme 16T better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Realme 16T, the Poco F8 scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (86/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Realme 16T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | — | no | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 8.9×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $499 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Realme 16T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Realme 16T by 491.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Realme 16T was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (90/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (86/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Realme 16T — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Realme 16T?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.