Poco M8 Pro 5G vs Realme 16 Pro 5G
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G has better RAM than Poco M8 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Poco M8 Pro 5G which has resolution of 2460 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 Pro 5G | Realme 16 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.88 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 17990 | Rs. 30990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco M8 Pro 5G is Rs. 17990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be Januray 06, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G is Rs. 30990.
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro 5G has larger screen size of 6.88 inches in comparison to Realme 16 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Poco M8 Pro 5G has IPS Screen type where as Realme 16 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Poco's phone has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93% than Poco's phone ~ 85.1%.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco M8 Pro 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Poco M8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Poco M8 Pro 5G's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco M8 Pro 5G | Realme 16 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 Pro | 16 Pro |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 17, 2026 (Expected) | Januray 06, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.88 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.1% | ~ 93% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Brightness | 1500nits Peak Brightnes | |
| Features | 1300nits Peak Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA:n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | Yes with Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Acceleration Sensor, Gyroscope, Support Meter Function |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Ai Edit Genie | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP (Main) 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Portrait, Night, Video, 50MP Mode, Timelapse, Classic Film Filters, Film Frame, Movie Frame, HDR, Google Lens, Filters, Voice Shutter, Video Features: Timelapse, Movie Frame | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen4 | |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |