Realme 16x 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
20Performance32.4
49.9Display56.5
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery81.9
36Features60
3 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G6 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+24) and performance (+12). Realme 16x 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 16x 5G
- 26% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 950 nits
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 50
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 36
- 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Realme 16x 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 16x 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Realme 16x 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 | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 217 g+4% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Realme 16x 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 |
Software
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Realme 16x 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |