Poco X8 Pro 5G vs Realme 16 5G
Quick Comparison
Both Poco X8 Pro 5G and Realme 16 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Poco X8 Pro 5G which has resolution of 1268 x 2756. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Realme 16 5G
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Realme 16 5G |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 32999 | Rs. 27990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 32999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be July 24, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 16 5G is Rs. 27990.
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro 5G has screen size of 6.59 inches which falls short to Realme 16 5G's 6.8 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 16 5G has Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Realme's phone has only 453 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than Poco's phone ~ 89.8%. Poco X8 Pro 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro 5G has 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Realme 16 5G's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Realme 16 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 X8 Pro 5G's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Realme 16 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | MZB0MVFIN, X8 Pro | 16 5G |
| 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 | March 17, 2026 | July 24, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 | |
| Weight | 201.47 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 2756 x 1268 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.8% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000nts HBM ,3500nits Peak | Brightness: 1800nit(HBM), 7000nit Peak Brightness |
| 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+ | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming, 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS |
| 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 | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,300,000 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| AI Features | Next AI (Ai Mobile), AI Edit Genie, AI Multi-Tasker | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP |
| 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 | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Pano, Movie, Slo-Mo, Long Exposure, Dual-View Video, Time-Lapse, Hi-Res, Google Lens, Underwater, Pro, Text Scanner, Breeno Scan, Tilt-Shift, Starry Mode, Street, AI Landscape |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP Punch Hole | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | mediatek Dimensity 6400 |
| CPU | 3.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 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 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | Yes | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |