Poco X8 Pro 5G vs Realme 16 Pro 5G comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Poco X8 Pro 5G	Realme 16 Pro 5G
key specs
Display	6.59-inch	6.75-inch
Front Camera	20-megapixel	50-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 8-megapixel	200-megapixel + 8-megapixel
RAM	8GB, 12GB	8GB, 12GB
Storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity	6500mAh	7,000mAh
OS	Android 16	Android 16
Processor	-	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max
Resolution	-	1,272x2,772 pixels
general
Brand	Poco	Realme
Model	X8 Pro 5G	16 Pro 5G
Release date	March 17, 2026	January 6, 2026
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
IP rating	IP69K	IP69
Battery capacity (mAh)	6500	7,000
Fast charging	100W Fast Charging	80W Fast Charging
Wireless charging	Yes	No
Wireless Charging Type	27W	-
Colours	Black, Green, White	Master Gold, Pebble Grey, Orchid Purple
Dimensions (mm)	-	162.60 x 77.60 x 7.80
Weight (g)	-	192.00
Removable battery	-	No
display
Refresh Rate	120 Hz	144 Hz
Resolution Standard	1.5K	-
Screen size (inches)	6.59	6.75
Touchscreen	-	Yes
Resolution	-	1,272x2,772 pixels
hardware
Processor make	MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max
RAM	8GB, 12GB	8GB, 12GB
Internal storage	256GB	128GB, 256GB
Processor	-	octa-core
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel	200-megapixel (f/1.8) + 8-megapixel (f/2.2)
No. of Rear Cameras	2	2
Front camera	20-megapixel	50-megapixel (f/2.4)
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Rear flash	-	Yes
Pop-Up Camera	-	No
software
Operating system	Android 16	Android 16
Skin	HyperOS 3	Realme UI 7.0
connectivity
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes, v 5.40
USB Type-C	Yes	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	Yes
Number of SIMs	-	2
ratings
Overall NDTV Rating	-	Read Review
Design Rating	-
Display Rating	-
Software Rating	-
Performance Rating	-
Battery Life Rating	-
Camera Rating	-
Value for Money Rating	-
sim 1
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM + CDMA
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes
sim 2
SIM Type	-	Nano-SIM
GSM/CDMA	-	GSM + CDMA
4G/ LTE	-	Yes
5G	-	Yes
sensors
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	-	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	-	Yes
Proximity sensor	-	Yes
Accelerometer	-	Yes
Ambient light sensor	-	Yes
Gyroscope	-	Yes
Temperature sensor	-	Yes

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