Poco X8 Pro 5G vs Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Poco X8 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro 5G has better resolution of 3200 x 1220 than Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) which has resolution of 2800 x 1280. Poco X8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)
| Name | Poco X8 Pro 5G | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 45990 | Rs. 44999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 12, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco X8 Pro 5G is Rs. 45990. The launch Date of the second phone is January 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) is Rs. 44999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to Poco X8 Pro 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro 5G has OLED Screen type where as Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Poco's phone has only 446 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Poco X8 Pro 5G's 50 MP + 32 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) 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 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 X8 Pro 5G | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | X8 Pro | RMX5131 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2026 (Expected) | January 06, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x USB data cable, 1 x 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 x 1 Protective Case, 1 x 1 Quick Guide, 1 x 1 Safety Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1220 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 446 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit | |
| Features | HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, 3000 Nits Peak Brightness, 2160Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3 Natural mode 95% DCI-P3 Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3 Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | 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 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz Supported 2×2 MIMO Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, IR Blaster | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0 | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP69 Pro |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 32 MP (Telephoto) 120˚ 8 MP (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5 optical zoom 8 MP (Ultra Wide) (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Vibe Mode, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Time lapse, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, Pro Video | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 720p @ 1920 fps HD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 722 | |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| 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 | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |