Realme 16x and Poco M8 Power take different approaches to the budget 5G segment.
Realme focuses on durability, a fast 144Hz display and gaming-friendly features, while Poco pushes a larger battery, AMOLED screen and richer hardware.
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Here’s how the two compare on display, performance, cameras, battery and value.
Design and Display
The Realme 16x combines a glass front with a plastic frame and back, plus IP65 protection, MIL-STD-810H compliance, drop resistance and an RGB notification light.
The Poco M8 Power also carries IP65 protection and adds stereo speakers with an under-display fingerprint sensor.
Realme feels more rugged and practical, while Poco has a more premium multimedia-oriented character.
The Realme 16x uses an IPS LCD with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1200 nits HBM brightness.
Poco takes a significant step ahead with an AMOLED panel, 120Hz refresh rate, 1080p resolution, Gorilla Glass 7i and up to 1800 nits peak brightness.
Realme’s higher refresh rate helps scrolling, but Poco’s AMOLED panel delivers deeper blacks, stronger contrast and sharper visuals.
Verdict: Poco wins the display category with its AMOLED technology, higher resolution, stronger brightness and Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance and Battery
The Realme 16x uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 with up to 6GB RAM, while the Poco M8 Power uses the Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 with up to 8GB RAM.
Both offer UFS 2.2 storage, but Poco has a dedicated microSD slot.
The Snapdragon platform and additional RAM make Poco better suited to multitasking and sustained everyday use.
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Realme packs a 7000mAh battery with 45W wired charging, 7W reverse wired charging and bypass charging.
Poco goes further with an 8000mAh battery, 45W charging and 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Charging speeds are identical, but Poco’s larger battery and stronger reverse charging make it more attractive for heavy users who prioritize endurance.
Verdict: Poco wins on overall specifications with more RAM, a larger battery, stronger reverse charging and dedicated storage expansion.
Realme’s bypass charging is useful for gaming, but Poco offers the broader hardware package.
