{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-16-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/", "generated": "2026-10-15T09:07:05+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": " Realme 16 vs Xiaomi Poco X8", "answer": "The  Realme 16 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 86,999.", "phones": [ { "name": " Realme 16", "slug": "realme-16", "brand": "Realme", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-16/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-18-2026-12_14_18-PM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 86999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-01-18T07:18:23+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 59, "camera": 87, "battery": 85, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 88.2, "overall": 78.8 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Feb (2026)", "Dimensions": "158.3 × 75.1 × 8.1 mm", "Weight": "183 g", "Water resistance": "IP66-IP69K resistance" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (Full HD+) ( ~401 ppi)", "Panel type": "OLED 240 Hz Up to ~1000 nits", "Protection": "AGC DT-Star D+ tempered glass" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo", "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 16( realme UI 7.0)" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB", "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP main + 2 MP auxiliary", "Selfie camera": "50 MP", "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps / 60fps Gyro-EIS (electronic stabilization)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh", "Wired charging": "60 W wired" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8", "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8", "brand": "Poco", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 74999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 68, "camera": 66.3, "battery": 86.8, "display": 100, "memory": 62.5, "value": 100, "overall": 78.4 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2026", "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm", "Weight": "223 g", "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.83-inch", "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels", "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),", "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Adreno 710", "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3." }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X", "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)", "Card slot": "No" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.", "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)", "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": null, "margin": 0.4, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "realme-16": 59, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" }, { "category": "camera", "label": "Camera", "weight": 20, "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.", "scores": { "realme-16": 87, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3 }, "leader": "realme-16" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "realme-16": 85, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "realme-16": 100, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "realme-16": 62.5, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "realme-16": 88.2, "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100 }, "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 12,000 less.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.", "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 7W faster." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better,  Realme 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": " Realme 16 and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of  Realme 16 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?", "answer": " Realme 16 is listed at PKR 86,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera,  Realme 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": " Realme 16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming,  Realme 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?", "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here.  Realme 16 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),." } ], "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.", "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)." }