realme 16 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
25.3Performance32.4
71.1Display56.5
37.9Camera30.1
75.6Battery81.9
57.3Features60
9 spec wins — realme 16 5G6 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 16 5G scores 50.2 against 49.4 for Tecno Pova 8 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 16 5G edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16 5G
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 38 vs 30
- 342% higher Peak brightness: 4,200 nits vs 950 nits
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 25
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 76
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,914 vs 2,040
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,001 vs 807
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.57 ″ | 6.76 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 397 ppi+4% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 4,200 nits+342% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93 %+2% | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 807Bottom 20% | 1,001+24%Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,040Bottom 20% | 2,914+43%Bottom 35% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 98 %Top 45% | 99 %+1%Top 36% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 60 W+33% | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 183 g+19% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+8% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |