POCO X8 Pro vs Realme 16 Pro
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500-Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP/20MP (Front) | 200MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 6500mAh, 100W | 7000mAh, 80W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming and Design | Battery, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Iron man edition | Master Gold, Pebble Gery, Orchid Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 17, 2026 | January 06, 2026 | ||
| Availability | March 23, 2026 | January 08, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹32,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.59 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1268 pixels | 1272 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2756 pixels | 2772 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 450 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3500 nits | 6500 nits |
Body
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Weight | 201.47 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Asahi Glass AGC | ||
| Back | Frosted Glass | Eco Leather | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 8500-Ultra | Dimensity 7300 Max | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G720 MC8 | Arm Mali-G615 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Documents Mode, HDR, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Dual View, Hi-Res Mode, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video | EIS, OIS, Slow Motion |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Poco HyperOS | Realme UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 4 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Cutout, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Reflection Remover, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Writing, Circle to Search with Google, Google Gemini | AI Edit Genie, AI Recorder, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Front Camera Resolution | 20 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Face unlock, HDR Photos, Palm shutter | Digital Zoom, Night mode, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter | EIS, OIS |
Battery
Winner:Realme 16 Pro
| Capacity | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 100 W | 80 W |
Memory
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:POCO X8 Pro
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, Navic | A-GNSS, Beidou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Infrared Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
