Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G VS Realme 16 Pro
We are comparing the Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G (Tecno) with the Realme 16 Pro (Realme). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G AND Realme 16 Pro
Here’s how Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G
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4% higher single-core Geekbench score (1038 vs 998)
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4% higher multi-core Geekbench score (2989 vs 2881)
Reasons to consider the Realme 16 Pro
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Higher resolution (1272 x 2772)
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WiFi support
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Bluetooth support
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GPS support
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Water resistant
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G AND Realme 16 Pro
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G | Realme 16 Pro |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Tecno | Realme |
| Release Date: | July 1, 2026 | January 1, 2026 |
| Mobile SoC: | Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7300 |
| GPU: | Mali-G615 MP2 | Mali-G615 MP2 |
| Operating System: | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | — | 192 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | — | 6.78 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1208 x 2644 | 1272 x 2772 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | — | 450 |
| Display Technology: | — | OLED |
| Display Refresh Rate: | — | 144 |
| Display Brightness: | — | 1000 nits, 6500 nits (HDR) |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | — | Dual Camera |
| Main Camera: | — | 200 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | — | Dual LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode |
| Main Camera Video: | — | 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 720p slow motion at 240 fps |
| Selfie Camera: | — | 50 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | — | 4K at 30 fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | — | 200 MP |
| Image Resolution | — | 16320 x 12240 |
| Aperture | — | f/1.9 |
| Focal Length | — | 23 mm |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/1.56" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.5 micron |
| Autofocus | — | Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Stabilization | — | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | — | 8 MP |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/4.0" |
| Pixel Size | — | 1.12 micron |
| Stabilization | — | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | — | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | — | 8192 x 6144 |
| Aperture | — | f/2.4 |
| Focal Length | — | 23 mm |
| Sensor | — | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | — | 1/2.88" |
| Pixel Size | — | 0.61 micron |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Stabilization | — | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 6500 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Battery Type: | — | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) |
| Charging Speed: | — | 80W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 12 GB | 12 GB, 8 GB |
| Storage: | 512 GB | 512 GB, 256 GB, 128 GB |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1038 | 998 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 2989 | 2881 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 901587 | 919158 |
| CPU | 344153 | 328148 |
| GPU | 97466 | 124316 |
| MEM | 184411 | 190992 |
| UX | 275557 | 275702 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 671587 | 671587 |
| CPU | 221882 | 221882 |
| GPU | 145860 | 145860 |
| MEM | 150286 | 150286 |
| UX | 153559 | 153559 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | — | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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| USB: | — | USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | — | Under Display |
| Water Resistance: |
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| Speaker: | — | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | — | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G AND Realme 16 Pro
The charts below visualize how Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G AND Realme 16 Pro
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G’s screen compared to the Realme 16 Pro’s 6.78 inches display.
Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G
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Realme 16 Pro
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Release Timeline of Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G and Realme 16 Pro
Realme 16 Pro was released 6 months earlier than Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G.
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Domain Score Summary
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Our Verdict
In conclusion, this is a close match and neither phone clearly wins overall. They are effectively even across Performance, Display and Battery. Pick based on what you value most day to day.
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