realme 16T 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
23Performance32.4
49.9Display56.5
30.7Camera30.1
81.9Battery81.9
46.7Features60
5 spec wins — realme 16T 5G5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 44.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and performance (+9). realme 16T 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 16T 5G
- 34% higher Active use endurance: 22.7 h vs 17 h
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 23
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 50
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 50% higher Pixel density: 382 ppi vs 254 ppi
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,914 vs 2,016
Display
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.81 ″+1% | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 382 ppi+50% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+26% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | 91.4 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,016Bottom 19% | 2,914+45%Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 16T 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 | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | 22.7 h+34% | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 224 g | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 16T 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | realme 16T 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 16T 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |

