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POCO M8 Power 5G vs realme 16 Pro 5G

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44.9Inno Score
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WINNER
realme 16 Pro 5G
63.9Inno Score
28.9Performance46.7
49.7Display87.8
29Camera58.5
71.3Battery79.8
62.7Features46.7
2 spec wins — POCO M8 Power 5G10 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

realme 16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63.9 to 44.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+38) and camera (+30). POCO M8 Power 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M8 Power 5G

  • Stronger features score: 63 vs 47
  • 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh

Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 88 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 59 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 80 vs 71
  • 525% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Screen size6.99 ″+3%6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x23961272x2772
Pixel density375 ppi450 ppi+20%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,800 nits6,500 nits+261%
Screen-to-body—93.6 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
ChipsetSnapdragon 4 Gen 4MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@30fps4K@30fps
Front camera8 MP50 MP+525%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Capacity8,000 mAh+14%7,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W80 W+78%

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Weight225 g192 g+15%
Thickness8.5 mm7.8 mm+9%
IP ratingIP65IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.15.4
NFC—No
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMNoNo

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16 (realme UI 7.0)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8 Power 5G versus realme 16 Pro 5G
SpecPOCO M8 Power 5Grealme 16 Pro 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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