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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G

Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs POCO POCO M8 Power 5G side by side: Apple A18 Pro vs Mediatek Dimensity 1080, 48MP vs 50MP camera, 3582mAh vs 8000mAh battery…

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro

$999

12categories won

POCO POCO M8 Power 5G official product image

Poco

POCO M8 Power 5G

Price TBC

3categories won

3 categories tied · 18 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Apple iPhone 16 Pro takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro claims the overall win over the POCO POCO M8 Power 5G, delivering a stronger technical package across gaming and photography. For battery longevity and charging speed, the POCO M8 Power 5G takes the lead, while the iPhone 16 Pro is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the iPhone 16 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the POCO M8 Power 5G if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryPOCO M8 Power 5G

POCO M8 Power 5G takes battery honors offering 8,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingiPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Apple A18 Pro and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraiPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro wins photography with 48MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueTie

Official launch pricing varies across international retail regions.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 16 Pro vs POCO M8 Power 5G: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProPOCO M8 Power 5G
Screen size
6.3"
6.67"
Resolution
1206 x 2622Winner
1080 x 2400
Pixel density
460 ppiWinner
395 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak brightness
2000 nitsWinner
550 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProPOCO M8 Power 5G
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro
Mediatek Dimensity 1080
Process node
3 nmWinner
6 nm
AnTuTu score
1,805,000Winner
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Geekbench multi
8520Winner
—
Maximum RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Maximum storage
1TBWinner
256GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProPOCO M8 Power 5G
Main sensor
48 MP
50 MPWinner
Rear cameras
3Winner
2
Optical zoom
5x
—
Ultrawide
48 MP
—
Selfie camera
12 MPWinner
8 MP
Max video
4K at 120fps Dolby Vision
1080p@30fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProPOCO M8 Power 5G
Capacity
3,582 mAh
8,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging
27 W
45 WWinner
Wireless charging
25 W
No

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProPOCO M8 Power 5G
Weight
199 gWinner
225 g
Thickness
8.25 mm
8.45 mm
Water resistance
IP68
IP65
Build
Grade 5 Titanium frame, textured matte glass back
Plastic frame, plastic back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProPOCO M8 Power 5G
Operating system
iOS 18
Android 13
OS updates
6 yearsWinner
—
Security updates
7 yearsWinner
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Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro, POCO POCO M8 Power 5G
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProPOCO M8 Power 5G
5G
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Storage expansion
None
microSD
3.5mm jack
No
No
Launch price
$999
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Delivering full parity with its larger sibling, the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro packs the 5x tetraprism zoom, 4K 120fps video capture, and A18 Pro silicon into an ergonomic titanium frame.

Display
6.3"
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro
Main camera
48MP
Battery
3,582mAh
Full iPhone 16 Pro specifications →

POCO POCO M8 Power 5G

The POCO M8 Power 5G is a marathon-running budget smartphone defined by its colossal 8000mAh battery and 22.5W reverse-charging capabilities. While it excels for off-grid users needing multi-day endurance, its reliance on an aging Android 13 OS, LCD screen, and basic 1080p video recording limit its broader appeal.

Display
6.67"
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 1080
Main camera
50MP
Battery
8,000mAh
Full POCO M8 Power 5G specifications →

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