Poco F9 Pro vs Realme 16T
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $699 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6330); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 528,398); the Poco F9 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Realme 16T
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 75/100)
What makes Realme 16T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6330 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $699
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Realme 16T, the Poco F9 Pro scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16T (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16T (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Realme 16T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 8.9×None×None mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | $699 | $200 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Realme 16T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Realme 16T by 511.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Realme 16T was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16T (91/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16T (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16T by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Realme 16T?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Realme 16T — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Realme 16T?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Realme 16T?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.