Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) and Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2772 x 1280 than Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2772 x 1272. Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.83 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 9000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 39999 | Rs. 46999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is Januray 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 39999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 46999.
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has larger screen size of 6.83 inches in comparison to Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.78 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. Realme's phone has display density of 450 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 ~ 93.57% than Poco's phone ~ 90.3%.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual 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 X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Realme 16 Pro 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Poco X8 Pro Max 5G (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | RMX5120 | 2602BPC18G |
| 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 | 4 years |
| Security Updates | 4 years | 6 years |
| Release Date | Januray 06, 2026 | March 17, 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 | 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 | 77.6 x 162.6 x 7.8 mm | 77.9 x 162.9 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 218 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Master Gold, Orchid Purple, Pebble Grey | Black, White, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (68.7 B) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1272 x 2772 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.83 inches, 1280 x 2772 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 450 PPI | ~ 447 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.57% | ~ 90.3% |
| Glass Type | AGC DT star D+ | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM), 6500 nits (peak) | 2000 nits (HBM), 3500 nits (peak) |
| Features | Vivid mode: 100% DCI-P3, Natural mode: 100% sRGB, Cinematic mode: 100% DCI-P3, Colorful mode: 100% DCI-P3 | 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Ultra |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | 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/n77/n78, 5G NSA: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n28/n38/n40/n41/n48/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 on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 971,000 (Total) (v10) | 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 | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS. Up to tri-band: GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| 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 | Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E-Compass, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Flicker Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| AI Features | AI Edit Genie 2.0, AI StyleMe, AI Framing Master | Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini, AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP69 + IP66 + IP68 + 69K | IP66/IP68/IP69/ IP69K |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Bypass Charging | 3D IceLoop Cooling System, X-axis Linear Motor |
| 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/1.5 (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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | realme UI 7 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Max | Mediatek Dimensity 9500s |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.73 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Immortalis-G925 MC12 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 9000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W SUPERVOOC Charge | Yes, 100W Fast charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 27W |