POCO M8 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
The short answer
- POCO M8 5G has the bigger battery: 5,520 mAh against 5,000.
- POCO M8 5G charges faster, at 45 W against 25.
- POCO M8 5G has the faster screen: 120 Hz against 90.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 POCO M8 5G
₹18,999launch price · Jan 2026
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 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
₹18,999launch price · Oct 2024
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|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Top quarter ₹15–20k | Bottom quarter ₹15–20k |
| Spec index | 7.9 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 20 MP | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.77 inches (17.20 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | January 13, 2026 (Official) | October 18, 2024 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | Samsung One UI 6.1 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A78 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Flow AMOLED (3D curved) | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.77 inches (17.20 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 px (FHD+) | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 92 % | 86.05 % |
| Screen Protection | High-durability display glass | — |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with waterdrop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 3200 nits (peak), 800 nits (typical) | 800 nits (peak) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Design | ||
| Height | 164 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Width | 75.42 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.35 mm | 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 178 grams | 192 grams |
| Colours | Carbon Black, Frost Silver, Glacial Blue | Blue Black, Gold, Light Green |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP66 | Yes, IP54 |
| Ruggedness | SGS shock and drop resistance certified | — |
| Build Material | — | Frame: Plastic Back: Plastic |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2.88" sensor size, 1.22µm pixel size) 2 MP, Depth Camera | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 5 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera |
| Sensor | Light Fusion 400 | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | No | No |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Portrait Mode Retro Film Camera Dynamic Shots 2.0 | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus AI Erase AI Reflection Removal AI Sky AI Bokeh | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Image Resolution | — | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Video Recording Features | — | Slo-motion |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 20 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/4" sensor size) | 13 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Flash | No | No |
| Camera Features | AI Beautify | — |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion (Silicon-Carbon) | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 45W | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB | Yes, Up to 1.5 TB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | — |
| User Available Storage | — | Up to 107.9 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / microSD) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Hybrid) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | No | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| 5G Bands | FDD N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N28 TDD N40 / N78 | — |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4GHz + 5GHz | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual band |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Sensor | Yes | — |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, 300% volume boost | — |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | Side |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical | — |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor (virtual), Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, IR blaster | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |