Huawei Nova 16s Pro has better RAM than Poco X8 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 16s Pro has better resolution of 2856 x 1320 than Poco X8 Pro 5G which has resolution of 1268 x 2756. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Huawei Nova 16s Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.84 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 37999 | Rs. 39990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 37999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 03, 2026. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 16s Pro is Rs. 39990.
Poco X8 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to Huawei Nova 16s Pro's 6.84 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 16s Pro has LTPO OLED Screen type. Both have same 460 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Huawei's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.4% than Poco's phone ~ 89.8%.
Huawei Nova 16s Pro's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Poco X8 Pro 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Huawei Nova 16s Pro's 200 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Poco X8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 16s Pro 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 Pro 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Huawei Nova 16s Pro |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | CRS-LX9 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | September 03, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.19 x 157.53 x 8.38 mm | 78 x 163 x 7.1 mm |
| Weight | 201.47 g | 218 g |
| Colors | Black | Black, Blue/Pink, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color LTPO OLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.84 inches, 1320 x 2856 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 90.4% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Kunlun Glass |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes | |
| Features | Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free, 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n77/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display Optical |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/1.28", PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.6 (Telephoto) 88mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.7x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 118˚ (ultrawide), AF |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Dynamic Shot, Motion Capture, Documents Mode, Potrait Mode, Pro Mode, 50MP Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Voice Shutter, HDR, Panaroma, Google Lens | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | Portrait Mode, Screen Ring Light, Front Video Recording, Night Mode, Selfie Timer, Voice Shutter, Palm Shutter, Timed Burst, Panorama Selfies, Add Timestamp on Photos, Assist Cam, Short Film, Kaleidoscope, Slow Motion Selfie, Timelapse Selfie, Video Bokeh, HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | HiSilicon Kirin 9010S |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | |
| Core Details | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | |
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 100W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |