Poco X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 44/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 503,850); the Samsung Galaxy A16 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 503850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (71/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 503850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 421.9% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (90/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (77/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 27 points (71/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.