Both Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Poco M8 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13999 | Rs. 17999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 12, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 13999. The launch Date of the second phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 is Rs. 17999.
Poco M8 has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Poco M8 has IPS LCD Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 393 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.06% than Samsung's phone ~ 81.5%. Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Poco M8 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Poco M8 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy F16 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Poco M8 |
| General | ||
| Model | SM-E166PZKDINS | M8 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| 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 12, 2025 | January 08, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start 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 | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.9 mm | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 178 g |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Vibing Blue, Glam Green, Bling Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | ~ 89.06% |
| Features | 800 nits Peak Brightness | 2100nits |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1.5 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65/IP66 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus, 6 Generations of OS Upgrades and 6 Years of Security Updates, Smasung Knox Vault | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom up to 10x, AR Zone, Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 6.1 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |