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Realme 16 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max

What 16 Pro does better (10) and where Poco X8 Pro Max wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Realme 16 Pro
Realme · 202616 Pro
9.5Score
10 advantages≈ $560
vs
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 2026Poco X8 Pro Max
9.5Score
10 advantages≈ $500
Higher score
9.7Display9.4
9.0Camera7.8
9.2Battery9.7
9.6Features9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

16 ProPoco X8 Pro Max
77.6 × 162.67.877.9 × 162.98.2
16 ProPoco X8 Pro MaxDifference
Height162.6 mm162.9 mm−0.3 mm
Width77.6 mm77.9 mm−0.3 mm
Thickness7.8 mm8.2 mm−0.4 mm
Weight192 g218 g−26 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 16 Pro better than Poco X8 Pro Max?

  1. Main camera200 MP vs 50 MP4×
  2. Peak brightness6,500 nits vs 3,500 nits+86%
  3. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  4. Selfie camera50 MP vs 20 MP2.5×
  5. 4K selfie videoYes · Poco X8 Pro Max: No
  6. Energy classA vs B
  7. Drop resistance classA vs B
  8. Weight192 g vs 218 g+14%
  9. Battery charge cycles1,600 vs 1,000+60%
  10. Thickness7.8 mm vs 8.2 mm+5%

Why is Poco X8 Pro Max better than 16 Pro?

  1. Battery capacity7,000 mAh vs 8,500 mAh+21%
  2. Wired charging80 W vs 100 W+25%
  3. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 3.73 GHz+49%
  4. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  5. 4K video frame rate30 fps vs 60 fps2×
  6. Process4 nm vs 3 nm+33%
  7. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.5+27%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 7+17%
  9. Endurance per cycle71 h vs 80 h+13%
  10. Bluetooth5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Realme 16 ProRealme 16 Pro≈ $5609.5
Design
Weight192 g218 g
Thickness7.8 mm8.2 mm
Height162.6 mm162.9 mm
Width77.6 mm77.9 mm
FramePlasticAluminium
BackSilicone polymerPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionAGC DT star D+Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
ColoursGold, Pebble Grey, Orchid Purple, Harry Potter EditionBlack, White, Blue
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,272 px1,280 px
Resolution (height)2,772 px2,772 px
Pixel density450 ppi447 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness6,500 nits3,500 nits
Measured brightness—1,114 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.1%90.3%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7300 MaxMediatek Dimensity 9500s
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process4 nm3 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz3.73 GHz
GPUMali-G615 MC2Immortalis-G925 MC11
AnTuTu score—2,445,108
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—8,539
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—6,229
Memory
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.5
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.95"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Optical zoom—2×
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate30 fps60 fps
Selfie camera50 MP20 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity7,000 mAh8,500 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Active use (test)—25.4 h
Wired charging80 W100 W
Charged in 30 min—62%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared port—Yes
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-20.9 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display, ultrasonic
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interfacerealme UI 7.0HyperOS 3
EU label
Energy classAB
Battery charge cycles1,6001,000
Endurance per cycle71 h80 h
Repairability classCC
Drop resistance classAB
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