Poco X8 Pro Max vs Realme 16 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max has better RAM than Realme 16 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than Poco X8 Pro Max which has resolution of 2772 x 1280. Poco X8 Pro Max has more internal memory than Realme 16 5G
| Name | Poco X8 Pro Max | Realme 16 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 42999 | 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 Max is Rs. 42999. 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 Max has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Realme 16 5G's 6.8 inch screen. Poco X8 Pro Max has AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 16 5G has Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 453 PPI & Poco's phone has only 447 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 ~ 90.3%. Poco X8 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 16 5G has 20.06:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Poco X8 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max 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 Max'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 Max | Realme 16 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 2602BPC18G | 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 |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| 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 | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, White, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.06:9 |
| PPI | ~ 447 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.3% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) | Brightness: 1800nit(HBM), 7000nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | 3840Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Adaptive Refresh Rate 30(AOD)/60/90/120Hz TÜV Rheinland Low Blue light (Hardware Solution), TÜV Rheinland Circadian Friendly, TÜV Rheinland flicker free | Contrast Ratio: 5,000,000:1, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming, 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | 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 v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 2,712,214 (Total) (v11) | |
| Geekbench Score | 8,254 (Multi Core) (v6) 2,596 (Single Core) 20,010 (OpenCL) 21,920 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 6,019 (Wild Life Extreme) (36.04 FPS) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, 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 | No | Yes |
| AI Features | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter | 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 | |
| Extra Features | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Wide Angle) 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 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, DUAL Video, Long Exposure, Timed Burst | 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 @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 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 9500s | mediatek Dimensity 6400 |
| CPU | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | |
| 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 | Dual Stereo |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 27W | |