POCO X8 vs realme 16 5G
46.7Performance25.3
66.5Display71.1
42.6Camera37.9
77.2Battery75.6
86.7Features57.3
4 spec wins — POCO X85 spec wins — realme 16 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 wins this phone face-off, 59.9 to 50.2, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+21). realme 16 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
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 25
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 38
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 57
- 19% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- 13% higher Pixel density: 447 ppi vs 397 ppi
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 67
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 18% lower weight: 183 g vs 223 g
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+4% | 6.57 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2372 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+13% | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,200 nits+20% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 93 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 807Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,040Bottom 20% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 98 %Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@60fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+19% | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+12% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 183 g+18% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.1 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | realme 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |