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Comprehensive Analysis: Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro vs Realme 16 Pro Plus – Which Comes Out on Top?
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
VS
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Specifications
Xiaomi Poco F8 Pro
VS
Realme 16 Pro Plus
Build Quality
| Device Height | 157.5 mm (6.2 inches) | 162.5 mm (6.4 inches) |
| Device Width | 75.2 mm (2.96 inches) | 76.3 mm (3 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8 mm (0.31 inches) | 8.1 mm (0.32 inches) |
| Device Weight | 199 g (7.02 oz) | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP69 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Eco-leather |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Silver, Blue | Gold, Gray, Pink |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 90% | 91.6% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 4470 MHz | 2800 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (1 + 4 + 3) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 3.53 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix M)- 2 cores at 4.32 GHz: Oryon (Phoenix L) | - 3 cores at 1.84 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-520)- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-720)- 1 core at 2.8 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-720) |
| Level 3 Cache | 8 MB | 4 MB |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 3 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 830 | Adreno 722 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1100 MHz | 1150 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 512 |
| Computational Performance | ~3379.2 GFLOPS | ~1177.6 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 5300 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Read-Only Memory | HyperOS 3 | Realme UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 12:55 hr | 18:05 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 21:09 hr | 20:08 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 122 hr | 140 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 200 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 2.5x | Optical, 3.5x |
| Camera Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 960 FPS (1080p) | |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 116° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 8 MP | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 8 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 20 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.4 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 23 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/2" (≈ 0.5 inch) | 1/2.88" (≈ 0.35 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 0.8 micron | 0.61 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | No |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | November 2025 | January 2026 |
| Initial Pricing | $579 | |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 92 | 93 |
| Camera Rating | 83* | 87* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 97 | 46 |
| Battery Rating | 98 | 100 |
| Connectivity Rating | 86 | 74 |
| Overall Review Score | 90* | 80* |
