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POCO M8x 5G vs Realme 16x 5G

WINNER
POCO M8x 5G

POCO

POCO M8x 5G

$170

42.4Inno Score
VS
R
39.6Inno Score
20Performance20
50.5Display49.9
29Camera29
71.3Battery71.3
62.7Features36
4 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G2 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G

InnoReviews verdict

POCO M8x 5G wins this phone face-off, 42.4 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and display (+1). Realme 16x 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 M8x 5G

  • Stronger features score: 63 vs 36
  • 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
  • 13% higher capacity: 7,900 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Realme 16x 5G

  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRealme 16x 5G
Screen size6.9 ″+1%6.81 ″
Panel typeLCDIPS LCD
Resolution720x1600720x1570
Pixel density254 ppi254 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness—1,200 nits
Screen-to-body—87.1 %

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRealme 16x 5G
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM (max)6 GB6 GB
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRealme 16x 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video—1080p@60fps
Front camera8 MP8 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRealme 16x 5G
Capacity7,900 mAh+13%7,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W—

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRealme 16x 5G
Weight232 g217 g+6%
Thickness8.8 mm8.8 mm
IP ratingIP64IP65
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRealme 16x 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.15.3
NFC—No
USB—USB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRealme 16x 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)Android 16
OS update pledge4 years+100%2 years

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus Realme 16x 5G
SpecPOCO M8x 5GRealme 16x 5G
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackYesNo

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