Poco X8 5G vs iQOO 16
Quick Comparison
iQOO 16 has better RAM than Poco X8 5G. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 16 has better resolution of 3168 x 1440 than Poco X8 5G which has resolution of 2740 x 1240. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 5G | iQOO 16 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.89 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 29990 | Rs. 74990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be May 09, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco X8 5G is Rs. 29990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO 16 is Rs. 74990.
Display comparison
Poco X8 5G has screen size of 6.74 inches which falls short to iQOO 16's 6.89 inch screen. Poco X8 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 16 has LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 505 PPI & Poco's phone has only 451 PPI display density. Poco X8 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 16 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
iQOO 16's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. iQOO 16 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 X8 5G's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 5G | iQOO 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | X8 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | May 09, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1240 x 2740 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 451 PPI | ~ 505 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | |
| Features | 6000nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure, Astro, Tilt Shift, Fish eye |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5700 mAh | 7500 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 150W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |