realme 16 Pro 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
46.7Performance32.4
87.8Display56.5
58.5Camera30.1
79.8Battery81.9
46.7Features60
11 spec wins — realme 16 Pro 5G2 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
realme 16 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 63.9 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+31) and camera (+28). Tecno Pova 8 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 16 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 88 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 30
- 584% higher Peak brightness: 6,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+18% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 6,500 nits+584% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 %+2% | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+15% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+12% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (realme UI 7.0) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 16 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |