Side-by-side technical data
Realme 16 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi Poco X8s
Comparison between Realme 16 Pro Plus and Xiaomi Poco X8s: 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 X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.4 | 6.8 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 16 Pro Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 6,330 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,500 nits
- against 3,500 nits
Xiaomi Poco X8s, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- 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 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Weight
- 187 g
- against 203 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 722 | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,413,772 | — |
| CPU Description | 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | — |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | — |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 2,109 | — |
Design
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Gold, Grey, Pink, Black | Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.06 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 151.1 mm |
| Weight | 203 g | 187 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69, IP69K Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 6,330 mAh |
| Battery Type | 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 Best value | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 68 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,300 | — |
Display
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | — |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,500 nits Best value | 3,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.35″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,280 px Best value | 1,220 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,800 px Best value | 2,656 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 | — |
| 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 | Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | — |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 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 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 4G, 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 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 6 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| 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 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 | LDAC, Stereo Speakers |
Technical
| Specification | 16 Pro Plus | Poco X8s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX5131 | — |
