Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 44/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 503,850).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 503850
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A16, the Poco X8 Pro scores 20 points higher (64/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (76/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 503850 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 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 | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 293.4% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (60/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 20 points (64/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A16 — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A16?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.