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Realme 16x 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

R
39.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
20Performance46.7
49.9Display80.7
29Camera41.9
71.3Battery66.6
36Features86.7
2 spec wins — Realme 16x 5G8 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 39.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+51) and display (+31). 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

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 67

Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 36
  • 275% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,200 nits

Display

Display comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Screen size6.81 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution720x15701208x2644
Pixel density254 ppi429 ppi+69%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits4,500 nits+275%
Screen-to-body87.1 %93.2 %+7%

Performance

Performance comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6300MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
RAM (max)6 GB12 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide—8 MP
Max video1080p@60fps—
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Capacity7,000 mAh+8%6,500 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Weight217 g189 g+13%
Thickness8.8 mm7.4 mm+16%
IP ratingIP65IP68/IP69K
Frame materialPlastic—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
OS at launchAndroid 16HiOS 16 (Android 16)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Realme 16x 5G versus TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
SpecRealme 16x 5GTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Stereo speakers—Yes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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