Side-by-side technical data
Realme 16 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Comparison between Realme 16 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.3 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 16 Pro Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,500 nits
- against 3,500 nits
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,074,721
- against 1,413,772
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 722 | Mali-G720 MC8 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,413,772 | 2,074,721 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 1,751 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 6,824 |
| CPU Description | 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core processor with one 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 core, three 3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,109 | 4,103 Best value |
Design
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Pink, Black | Black, White, Mint Green, Yellow, Red, Green, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 157.5 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 201.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 89.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K | IP68, IP69, IP69K |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 80 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 68 h Best value | 66 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,300 Best value | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,500 nits Best value | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.59″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,268 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,756 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 453 ppi | 460 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 8,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 5, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, 3840Hz PWM, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, Always-On Display, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Auracast, ASHA |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, DLNA, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Auracast, ASHA |
Technical
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX5131 | 2511FPC34G |
