POCO F8 Ultra vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: POCO F8 Ultra vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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POCO F8 UltraPOCO F8 UltraGlobal · 12GB · 256GB
realme 16 Pro+ 5Grealme 16 Pro+ 5GGlobal · 8GB · 256GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
POCO F8 Ultra
POCO F8 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB
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realme 16 Pro+ 5G
realme 16 Pro+ 5G
Global · 8GB · 256GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 10 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 8.9Design & Materials 9.2Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 9.0Performance & Hardware 7.6Performance & Hardware
Camera score 8.2Camera 7.0Camera
Connectivity score 8.5 Connectivity 8.1 Connectivity
Battery score 8.2 Battery 8.3 Battery

User reviews
User score
9.6
73 reviews
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2 reviews

Technical specifications of the POCO F8 Ultra vs realme 16 Pro+ 5G

Specs stores to buy POCO F8 Ultra POCO F8 Ultra
Global · 12GB · 256GB 		realme 16 Pro+ 5G price compare realme 16 Pro+ 5G
Global · 8GB · 256GB
Inches 6.9" 6.8"
Resolution QHD QHD
Usable surface 91% useful 91% useful
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Dimensions 77.8 mm
163.3 mm
7.9 mm 		76.3 mm
162.5 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 218 g 203 g
Micro SnapD. 8 Elite G5
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 7 Gen4
Octa-Core
RAM 12 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 256 GB 256 GB
AnTuTu 3.797.111
v11 		1.015.000
v10
Battery 6500 mAh 7000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.65
950 LightHunter
2 3 		1
200 Mpx · ƒ/1.8

2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 50 Mpx · ƒ/2.4
Bands
OS Android 16 Android 16

Brand
Brand POCO realme
Aliases 25102PCBEG2023, 25102PCBEG RMX5131

Release Date
Release date November 2025,
8 months ago 		January 2026,
6 months ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

POCO F8 Ultra
realme 16 Pro+ 5G
POCO F8 Ultra
realme 16 Pro+ 5G
Size
77.8 mm • 163.3 mm • 7.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.3 mm • 162.5 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 218 g 203 g
Usable surface 91 % 91 %
Materials Aluminium alloy, Glass Polycarbonate
Resistance IP68
IP69 		IP68
IP69
Colors
Black
Blue
Black
Gold
Gray
Pale Pink

Screen
Diagonal 6.9" 6.8"
Type AMOLED AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Resolution QHD
1200 x 2608 px 		QHD
1280 x 2800 px
Density 416 Pixels per inch 460 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light
  • TÜV Rheinland Flicker-free Certified
  • TÜV Rheinland Full Care Display 3.0 Cer
  • 60-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 480 Hz
  • Peak brightness - 3500 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • DC dimming
  • sRGB standard
  • 12 Bits panel (10-bit +2-bit FRC)
  • Dolby Vision
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • SGS Certified
  • 1-144 Hz refresh rate
  • Refresh rate 144 Hz
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Brightnes 600 cd/m² (typ)
  • Max brightness HBM - 1800 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 6500 cd/m²
  • 5000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
9.1
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
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Is it comfortable?
9.2
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.4
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Number of reviews
73 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (SM7750-AB)
CPU 2x4.61 GHz ARM + 6x3.63 GHz ARM 1x2.8 GHz Cortex-A720 +4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A520
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 3 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Adreno 840 1.2 GHz Adreno 722

RAM
RAM 12 GB 8 GB
Type RAM LPDDR5X RAM LPDDR5X

Antutu
Score
3.797.111
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 99% of devices
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1.015.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 84% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 256 GB 256 GB
Type UFS Storage 4.1 UFS Storage 3.1
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • RGB
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.8
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.8
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.7
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Number of reviews
73 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Triple rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 200 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.65 ƒ/ 1.8
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision 950 LightHunter Unknown
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.00 µm --
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) --
Sensor size 1/1.3" --
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Omnivision OV50M
Unknown
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
0.61 µm
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Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
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Sensor size
1/2.76"
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3
Camera type

Telephoto lens

Telephoto lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 3.0
ƒ/ 2.8
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN5
Unknown
Type
ISOCELL
CMOS
Pixel size
0.64 µm
--
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
--
Sensor size
1/2.76"
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Features
Flash LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
1920 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Dual front camera
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • Night Mode 2.0
  • Noise reduction
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Night Mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 32 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.4
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Omnivision OV32D Omnivision OV50D40 Light Hunter 400
Type CMOS CMOS
Pixel size 0.61 µm 0.61 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/3.6" 1/2.88"
Others
--
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DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.2
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Quality of nighttime photos
8.7
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Quality of selfies
8.6
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Does it have a powerful flash?
9.1
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Number of reviews
73 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n71 (600)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n84 (2100)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B34 (TDD 2100)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B71 (600)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
No official network bands

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM / eSIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 7 (802.11be)
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 6.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • BeiDou (B2)
  • NavIC System
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.1
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • No official network bands
  • eSIM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.6
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Quality of the GPS
9.6
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And the WiFi?
9.6
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Number of reviews
73 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
6500 mAh
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7000 mAh
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Type Si-Carbon Li-Ion Li-Ion Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
100.0W 		Yes,
80.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 1%
    Less than a day
  • 14%
    One day
  • 51%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
73 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • HyperOS 3.X (Android 16)
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 90%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 6%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
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Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 2%
    Once a year
  • 44%
    Every six months
  • 54%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
73 reviews
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Prices
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