Both Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco F8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1272 than Poco F8 which has resolution of 2712 x 1220. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco F8 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7700 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 38999 | Rs. 37990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 38999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be April 23, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Poco F8 is Rs. 37990.
There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Realme's phone has display density of 450 PPI & Poco's phone has only 439 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94.27% than Realme's phone ~ 93.57%.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Poco F8's 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 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 F8's 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco F8 |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX5120 | F8 |
| 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 | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 4 years | |
| Release Date | Januray 06, 2026 | April 23, 2026 (Expected) |
| 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 | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1220 x 2712 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 439 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | ~ 94.27% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA:n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78, NSA:n1/n3/n41/n78 | 5G SA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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 | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-display optical fingerprint sensor, Infrared remote control | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, E-Compass, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 (Main) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 FOV 112°; 5P lens | 50 MP ƒ/1.59 (Wide Angle) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, LumaColor IMAGE | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Ring Flash |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | Hyper OS 2 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Elite |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | MP3, FLAC, APE, DSF, M4A, AAC, OGG,WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | MP4, M4V, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, 3G2, ASF |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7700 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 100W Turbocharger |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |