POCO X8 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
75.8Performance27.1
70.8Display36.6
43.4Camera30.1
89.4Battery55.7
100Features65.3
19 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 39.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and features (+35). Samsung Galaxy A16 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 X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 37
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 56
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 65
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $469
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+2% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+16% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+338% | 800 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+11% | 85.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,604,459+411%Top 25% | 509,232Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108+282%Top 22% | 210,242Bottom 5% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318+1863%Top 28% | 43,774Bottom 4% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204+267%Top 16% | 110,272Bottom 2% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829+270%Top 31% | 144,944Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 740Bottom 16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,050Bottom 20% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP+60% | 5 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+70% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+300% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h+112% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g+8% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | — | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |