POCO X5 Pro vs realme 16 5G
32Performance25.3
44.8Display71.1
35.6Camera37.9
58.4Battery75.6
60Features57.3
8 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro6 spec wins — realme 16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 5G wins this phone face-off, 50.2 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+26) and battery (+17). POCO X5 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 25
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,930 vs 2,040
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,020 vs 807
- 12% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 60 W
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 76 vs 58
- 367% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 900 nits
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″+2% | 6.57 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2372 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 397 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 4,200 nits+367% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 93 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| AnTuTu | 784,274 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+26%Bottom 32% | 807Bottom 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+44%Bottom 35% | 2,040Bottom 20% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 98 %Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh+40% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+12% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+1% | 183 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |