Poco X8 Pro vs Realme 16
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo; launch prices were $350 and $199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 52/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 550,018).
Poco X8 Pro
Realme 16
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 183g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $350
- Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Realme 16, the Poco X8 Pro scores 12 points higher (64/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, 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 X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Realme 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 550018 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2372 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $199 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Realme 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Realme 16 by 260.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $151. Realme 16 was $151 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (76/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 16 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 16 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 16 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 16?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Realme 16 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Realme 16?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Realme 16 — 52/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Realme 16?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Realme 16?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Realme 16 is a better fit for everyday use.