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General

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Series

M87Maker product pagemi.com/uk/event/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 7 October 2026Original UK page is titled POCO M8 Series and separately lists M8 5G and M8 Pro 5G.

16 Series2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Listed under the 16 Series menu on the realme Europe site.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

25118PC98G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English model block explicitly identifies 25118PC98G.

RMX51311Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026The EU page does not print the model number. RMX5131 comes from the EPREL sheet.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Model identifier RMX5131.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Product Information Q3 gives the launch on January 8, 2026. The original dated Notebookcheck launch report independently identifies the announcement that month. Month precision avoids equating earlier teasers with launch day.

6 January 20264Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Announced 2026, January 06.

Status

Available7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/event/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 7 October 2026Original UK maker sales page invites orders for the M8 5G and lists its finishes. Maker UK current buy listing and official sold configuration terms establish retail availability. This is lifecycle status, not a stock guarantee.

Available4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Available.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€269.99Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/poco-m8-series-launchRead 7 October 2026Original Netherlands January 8-14, 2026 launch table: POCO M8 5G 8+256 RRP EUR 269.90, separate early-bird EUR 229.90. Standard base physical 8 GB/256 GB configuration. Netherlands consumer price including VAT, corroborated by maker sales terms section 3.1. No conversion from USD or later discount.10Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/terms-of-useRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 says website sale prices include applicable taxes and VAT. Applied to the original NL M8 launch RRP, not a current price.

€599.912Press article4gnews.pt/realme-16-pro-e-pro-chegam-a-europa-com-diferencas-de-bateria-e-atualizacoesRead 14 October 2026European launch prices relayed from Gizchina for Italy: 12GB+512GB at 599.90 euro and 8GB+256GB at 499.90 euro. Only the 12GB+512GB price is stored, because Smartworld.it also reports 599 euro for it. Euro prices include VAT.13Press articlesmartworld.it/news/realme-16-pro-italia-prezzo-specifiche.htmlRead 14 October 2026Italian launch report of 26 February 2026: 599 euro for the 12GB+512GB model on Euronics and Unieuro.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK international hardware specification. No regional hardware union.

EU1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026This is the Europe page. Its RAM and storage list, its eSIM line and its band list match model RMX5131 in EPREL. The global spec page lists four band versions and three RAM and storage options.5Reviewgsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919.phpRead 14 October 2026The review unit was the Indian version. The Europe market is covered by the maker's EU page and the EPREL sheet.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Silver, Green1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK reference with 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB storage. Listed body dimensions and weight apply across the stated finishes.

Master Gold, Master Grey1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker product images show a conventional non-folding handset.

Bar2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Maker product renders show a conventional non-folding handset.

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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5years11Reviewphonandroid.com/test-realme-16-pro-plus.htmlRead 14 October 2026French review: 5 years of Android updates, and 4gnews.pt says the same for the European models. GSMArena words the EU promise for the 16 Pro as 5 major OS updates, so the unit is not fully clear. realme's own EU page does not state it. The Indian version has a shorter promise.

Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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6years11Reviewphonandroid.com/test-realme-16-pro-plus.htmlRead 14 October 2026French review: 6 years of security patches. 4gnews.pt reports the same for the European models. realme's own EU page does not state it, so it is a reported claim for the EU model. The start date is not stated.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

January 203211Maker spec sheet (PDF)i02.appmifile.com/780_operatorx_operatorx_xm/13/01/2026/578918593c22e0941ebe49a0de09604f.zipRead 7 October 2026Original maker global compliance index links this model archive. P17P/25118PC8BG DOC for PSTI .pdf is misnamed externally, but its actual title and model body explicitly identify 25118PC98G. The UK PSTI declaration signed October 17, 2025 states support until 1/2032. Month precision preserved. This is the exact UK promise, separate from EU end-of-market regulatory minimum.

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Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

164mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

162.45mm1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026About 162.45 mm.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

75.42mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

76.27mm1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026

Thickness

7.35mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

8.49mm1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026About 8.49 mm.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

178g(6.3 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

198g(7 oz)1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026About 198 g. GSMArena lists 198 g or 203 g depending on the back material, and the maker lists one weight for both colours.

Frame

Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Phone Body Q3: middle bezel uses in-mold injection combining plastic and aluminium alloy die-cast. Other represents the explicit mixed construction. A reviewer describing the visible frame as plastic does not replace the maker internal construction.

Aluminium4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Build: glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather).6Reviewgsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919p2.phpRead 14 October 2026Design page: glossy metal frame. The back is bio-based organic silicone with a faux-leather look and the front glass is Gorilla Glass 7i.

Front

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Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Cover glass is Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Phone Body Q2 explicitly says composite material. No specific composite chemistry is published. Other is retained rather than guessing glass, polymer or fiberglass.

Silicone2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Bio-based Organic Silicone Materials on the back, with a metallic mid-frame. The maker calls the back silicone, so silicone is stored. GSMArena calls it a silicone polymer eco leather back.

Dust and water rating

IP651Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK regional certification takes precedence over broader FAQ claims. UK specification says IP65, whereas general FAQ says IP66. Only exact UK IP65 is stored.

IP66, IP68, IP69, IP69K2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Dust and Water Resistance footnote 4: IP66/68/69/69K. The IP69K, IP69, IP68 and IP66 ratings are certified to the respective IEC 60529 requirements.

Water resistance depth

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1.5m3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ingress protection rating IP68 with a specified immersion depth of 1.50 m.

Water resistance time

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact physical dual nano-SIM slots, second position shared with microSD. Absence of eSIM is separately explicit in exact-model FAQ.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network questions explicitly deny eSIM. Physical dual nano-SIM configuration comes from exact UK specification.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026EU: Nano-SIM card, Nano-USIM card, eSIM card. SIM 2 supported. GSMArena prints nano-SIM plus nano-SIM plus eSIM with at most two active at a time.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.77in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

6.8in(17.3 cm)1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 20266.8 inches. Screen ratio 94.0 percent.

Resolution

1080 × 2392px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

1280 × 2800px1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026FHD+ 1280 x 2800 pixels.

Pixel density

387.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

452.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:95Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q1 publishes 20:9. This is the maker rounded aspect-ratio designation, not a calculated exact ratio from pixels.

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Display type

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

OLED4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026AMOLED, 144Hz, HDR10+.

Display type (as published)

Flow AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

AMOLED1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Panel: AMOLED.

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

144Hz1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Maximum 144 Hz. GSMArena found 144 Hz only in a few games and the 120 Hz level in third-party apps.

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

60Hz13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Display section says system dynamically switches to 60 Hz or 90 Hz, with maximum 120 Hz. Lowest explicitly observed adaptive rate 60. No LTPO inference. Exact Black 8/256 review.

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Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

240Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

240Hz1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Maximum 240 Hz, default 120 Hz.

Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

2,560Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20262560 Hz instant touch sampling is activated in Game Turbo mode.

2,500Hz2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Instantaneous Touch Response 2500Hz.

Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

600nits1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Normal: 600 nit. The settings bar can raise it to 1000 nit.

Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

1,500nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q9: Global brightness (HBM) 1500 nits. Manufacturer claim, not a measured result.

1,800nits1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026HBM: 1800 nit.

Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

3,200nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer peak claim. Illuminated window size is unspecified.

6,500nits1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026APL: 6500 nit on the spec page. The overview calls it Peak Brightness 6500nit. The window size and HDR state are not stated.

Minimum brightness

2nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q10 explicitly states 2 nits. Manufacturer claim.

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit panel bit-depth claim, not inferred from rounded colour count.

10bits1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 20261.07 billion colours, 10-bit.

DCI-P3 coverage

100%5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q13 explicitly states 100% DCI-P3 coverage. No gamut volume is substituted.

96%1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Colour gamut by mode: Vivid 96 percent, Natural 95 percent, Cinema 95 percent, Colorful 105 percent DCI-P3. The highest figure of 96 percent is stored. The 105 percent figure exceeds 100 and is not stored. The page does not name the default mode.

HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

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HDR10+4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026HDR10+ on the display line.

PWM dimming frequency

3,840Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer advertised PWM rate. Not a reviewer flicker measurement.

4,608Hz2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Dimming 4608Hz as advertised. This is not a reviewer flicker measurement.

Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

Punch hole14Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/06/15/xiaomi-poco-m8-5g-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly describes a screen hole without notch. Same conventional M8 display across finishes, corroborated by maker front images. The review sample is Silver 8/512, so no numerical measurements are transferred.

Punch hole2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026The maker render shows a centred punch-hole front camera.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 155Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Operating System first-batch question explicitly identifies Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

Android 169Reviewgsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919p4.phpRead 14 October 2026Review software section: Android 16 with realme UI 7.0 on the Indian review unit. The EU page also lists realme UI 7.0.

Software

Xiaomi HyperOS 21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

realme UI 7.01Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026realme UI 7.0. The page says the operating system information is for reference only.

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 41Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 Mobile Platform, 8-core CPU.

Process

4nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

4nm4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Qualcomm SM7750-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, 4 nm.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 20268-core.

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

APOCO M8 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A55	1.8

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M8 review specification gives four Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz. Maker SOC Q5 confirms these architectures. Static exact Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 hardware detail applies across 8/256 and 8/512. No review numerical performance is inherited from its 512 GB sample.

Brealme 16 Pro+ 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM Cortex-A720	2.8
4	ARM Cortex-A720	2.4
3	ARM Cortex-A520	1.8

Source4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Octa-core 1x2.8 GHz, 4x2.4 GHz and 3x1.8 GHz. GSMArena names them Cortex-720 and Cortex-520, stored as Cortex-A720 and Cortex-A520. The catalog stores the same layout for the Motorola Edge 70.

Max CPU clock

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.8GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Adreno GPU1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer GPU nomenclature. Generic chipset features are not substituted for phone capabilities.

Qualcomm Adreno 7221Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Adreno 722 at 1150 MHz.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Exact M8 5G 8 GB + 256 GB purchase pairing. Physical RAM only.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Exact UK actual-purchase promotion row lists this model 8 GB + 256 GB, starting January 15, 2026.

8, 12GB1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026EU page lists 8GB+256GB and 12GB+512GB. The global page also lists 12GB+256GB, which is not sold in the EU.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026LPDDR5X.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. Actual default RAM/storage purchase pairing is independently sourced.3Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Same actual purchase configuration.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Same exact UK sold pairing.

256, 512GB1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Nominal marketed capacities. EU options are 256 GB and 512 GB.

Storage type

UFS 2.21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

UFS 3.11Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026ROM specification UFS 3.1.

Memory card

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

None1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Phone storage card: Unsupported.

Max card size

1TB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 1 TB maker expansion limit, converted to 1000 marketed decimal GB.

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

APOCO M8 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.8	1/2.88 inch	Not available	72°	OmniVision OV50D40-GA5A-002A (Light Fusion 400)
Depth	2	2.4	1/5.1 inch	Fixed	82°	OmniVision OV02F1B-A2A5-001A

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical rear cameras. Main native pitch and OIS are not established by this specification. Advertised 1.22 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned, so native pixel pitch is omitted.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q2 names depth sensor OV02F1B-A2A5-001A. Q5/Q7/Q9/Q12 provide depth 1/5.1 inch, f/2.4, 82 degrees and FF. Q9 states main 72 degrees. Generic main AF does not identify a supported autofocus enum. The 0.612 micrometre rear pitch answer does not identify which rear sensor, so it is omitted. Main Light Fusion 400 marketing name is preserved. No OIS inference. Independent maker Camera Q2 also explicitly names main OV50D40-GA5A-002A, stored alongside maker marketing name Light Fusion 400. No main/depth ambiguous pixel pitch inferred.

Brealme 16 Pro+ 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view	Sensor
Main	200	1.8	23	1/1.56 inch	0.5	PDAF	Yes	Not available	84°	Samsung ISOCELL HP5
Periscope telephoto	50	2.8	80	1/2.76 inch	0.64	PDAF	Yes	3.5×	30°	Samsung ISOCELL JN5
Ultrawide	8	2.2	15	1/4.0 inch	1.12	Not available	Not available	Not available	115.5°	OmniVision OV08D

Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Ultra-wide 8 MP f/2.2 FOV 115.5 degrees, AF supported, 5P lens. Wide 200 MP f/1.8 FOV 84 degrees, AF supported, 2-axis OIS, 6P lens. Telephoto 50 MP f/2.8 FOV 30 degrees, AF supported, 2-axis OIS, 4P lens. The 3.5x zoom factor, sensor size, focal length, pixel size and sensor models come from GSMArena and the overview. The maker names no autofocus type for the ultrawide, so it is left out.4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Main 200 MP f/1.9 (the maker says f/1.8), 23 mm, 1/1.56 inch, 0.5 um, PDAF with OIS. Telephoto 50 MP f/2.8, 1/2.76 inch, 0.64 um, PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom, periscope. Ultrawide 8 MP, 116 degrees, 1/4.0 inch, 1.12 um, AF. The maker aperture is stored for the main camera.

Number of rear cameras

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Main camera

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Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

Not available

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Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q11: main camera photo zoom 1x to 10x. Video range is 1x to 6x. Digital photo maximum, not optical magnification.

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Flash

Single LED, single colour temperature5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q18 explicitly names a single LED and single colour temperature.

LED flash4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026LED flash.

Camera features

Portrait mode, Panorama mode, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Documents mode, Slow motion, Portrait blur, Video filters, Video beautify, Dynamic shot, Timer, Straighten, Timed burst, Face detection, HDR, Watermark, Audio shutter5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q3 literal rear list. HDR here is photo HDR, not HDR display or video capture.

HDR, Panorama4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026LED flash, HDR, panorama. The flash is stored separately.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

APOCO M8 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	30
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 5G: highest stated ordinary video rate per resolution. No unsupported slow-motion mode or lens scope inferred.

Brealme 16 Pro+ 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120
1280	720	240

Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Rear video 4K 60 and 30 fps, 1080p 60 and 30 fps, 720p 30 fps. Slow motion 1080p 120 fps, 720p 240 fps and 120 fps. The GSMArena review says the ultrawide is limited to 1080p 30 fps.

Max video resolution

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3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

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H.264, H.2654Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026H.264 and H.265 per the review camera page. H.265 is the default.

Video stabilisation

EIS13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Exact Black review video paragraph explicitly rear 1080p recording with electronic stabilization (EIS), while 4K lacks it and 1080p focus bug can occur with movement. Device-level rear EIS presence only, no 4K stabilization or OIS claim. Maker unspecified rear anti-shake wording is not used to name EIS.

Gyro EIS, OIS4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Rear video line: 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120fps, HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q14 and Camera Functions Q2 both state rear 240 fps capture. The maker contradicts itself on resolution: Q14 says 720p, Functions Q2 says 1080p. Resolution is unresolved, so no slow-motion resolution is added to ordinary rear_video_modes.

240fps1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Rear slow motion 720p at 240 fps. 1080p goes up to 120 fps.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

APOCO M8 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	20	2.2	1/4 inch	0.702	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q24 explicitly states front 0.702 micrometre pitch, and Q25 FF. The front supplier and sensor-model answers conflict internally, so no sensor name is added.

Brealme 16 Pro+ 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	2.4	1/2.88 inch	0.61	Fixed	86.7°	OmniVision OV50D

Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 202650 MP f/2.4 FOV 86.7 degrees, 5P lens, AF not supported. Sensor size, pixel size and sensor model come from the GSMArena review.4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 202650 MP f/2.4, 1/2.88 inch, 0.61 um. The spec table prints 23 mm and the review prints 22 mm, so the focal length is left out.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

APOCO M8 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	30
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 5G: highest stated ordinary front recording rate per resolution.

Brealme 16 Pro+ 5G

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	60
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Front video 4K 60 and 30 fps, 1080p 60 and 30 fps (30 fps with Retouch on), 720p 30 fps.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Speaker section explicitly calls them stereo speakers. Maker Audio Q1 identifies two physical speakers, top shared with earpiece and separate bottom speaker.

Yes4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers. The review says hybrid stereo with the earpiece as the top speaker.

3.5 mm jack

No13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Technical table: Kopfhöreranschluss Nein. Body audio output is USB-C. Exact Black 8/256 model.

No1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026The page lists Type-C headphone support only. GSMArena prints 3.5mm jack: No.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

213Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Design section identifies a second microphone on top and main microphone below. Profesional Review Silver model independently identifies two physical microphones. No noise-reduction channel count used.

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Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact RED declaration expressly names GSM, LTE and 5G NR. HSPA is not inferred from UMTS. The maker spec page lists WCDMA bands, so UMTS is stored.

GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 20262G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD and TDD, 5G NR. WCDMA is stored as UMTS. HSPA comes from GSMArena.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

850, 900, 1800, 19001Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. No CDMA.

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026WCDMA bands 1/2/4/5/6/8/19.

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B40, B41, B42, B43, B481Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026LTE FDD 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/26/28/32/66 and LTE TDD 38/40/41/42/43/48. Taken from the EU page band list, which has no band 71.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only where listed for this exact device, not a sibling or regional union.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n781Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 20265G NR n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n20/n26/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n77/n78. Taken from the EU page band list, which has no n71. Functions on the live network depend on the carrier.

5G modes

SA, NSA5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network explicitly lists SA/NSA. No HSPA inferred from WCDMA.

SA, NSA4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 20265G bands lines print SA/NSA.

5G mmWave

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No1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026The EU band list has no mmWave band such as n257, n258, n260 or n261, so mmWave is stored as false. GSMArena lists no mmWave band either.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

None5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Network Q3 explicitly denies satellite communications. Satellite GNSS positioning is separate.

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Network Q9 expressly supports VoWiFi. Actual service depends on carrier.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 and 802.11a/b/g/n.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 20265 GHz 160 MHz supported with 802.11a/b/g/n. GSMArena prints dual-band. No 6 GHz band is listed.

Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4, Low Energy.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q4-Q9 explicitly support these six audio codecs. Q10-Q14 expressly deny LHDC 1-5, despite the Notebookcheck generic table listing them. Maker phone protocol answers take precedence. No LC3, ASHA or LE Audio is inferred.

SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.01Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0.

NFC

Yes2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact English EU Frequency Bands and Power block expressly lists NFC at 13.56 MHz.

Yes1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026NFC supported. The page notes NFC support depends on the region. The GSMArena Europe reports also say the European model adds NFC.

Ultra-wideband

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q11 explicitly denies UWB.

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Positioning

GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026GNSS: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS.

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Navigation and Positioning explicitly denies dual-frequency positioning.

No1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026The page says single band for the GNSS list.

Connector

USB-C5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states Type-C USB interface.

USB-C1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026USB Type-C, with Type-C digital and analog headphones supported.

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

2.05Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states USB 2.0. Connector shape is separate.

USB 2.04Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports explicitly denies DisplayPort Alt Mode for this POCO model.

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IR blaster

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Infrared remote control in the sensor list.

FM radio

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q6 explicitly denies FM radio.

No4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Radio: No.

Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Sensors fingerprint question expressly says in-screen optical recognition.

Optical, under-display1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Biometrics: fingerprint supported. The sensor list names an in-display optical fingerprint sensor.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q1 expressly supports AI face unlock. Notebookcheck separately describes ordinary 2D Face Unlock, not depth-based authentication.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input section explicitly identifies 2D Face Unlock for the exact M8 hardware. No depth authentication is inferred.

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Sensors

Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact own manufacturer sensor list. Infrared transmitter is separately represented by infrared_blaster, not counted as a sensor.

Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Color temperature sensor, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Proximity, ambient light, colour temperature, e-compass, accelerometer and gyroscope. The fingerprint sensor and infrared remote are stored separately.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

ERM vibration motor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Housing/input section explicitly identifies an ERM vibration motor and three adjustable levels. Static model hardware, corroborating maker flat motor wording.

X-axis linear motor10Reviewfonearena.com/blog/472945/realme-16-pro-plus-review.htmlRead 14 October 2026FoneArena review of the Indian version: X-axis linear vibration motor. A Beebom comparison table lists the same.

Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

5,370mAh16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 10 rated capacity 5370 mAh. Not typical 5520 mAh and no Wh calculation.

6,840mAh1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026The EU page lists 2x3420 mAh rated, equivalent to a 6840 mAh battery. The dual-cell pack is the only battery on the EU page. The global page also lists a single-cell 6850 mAh version.3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Rated battery capacity 6 840 mAh. It matches the EU page.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

5,520mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

7,000mAh1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 20262x3500 mAh typical, equivalent to 7000 mAh.

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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26.07Wh1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 202626.07 Wh rated. Typical energy is 26.67 Wh.

Battery type

Silicon-carbon4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact UK overview explicitly names silicon-carbon battery technology. FAQ general battery wording does not override this specific chemistry claim.

Silicon-carbon4Spec databasegsmarena.com/realme_16_pro+_5g-14363.phpRead 14 October 2026Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh. The listing is for the 7000 mAh typical pack. The EU pack has two cells with the same 7000 mAh typical rating.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

APOCO M8 5G

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Brealme 16 Pro+ 5G

Use case	Hours (h)
Gaming	9.3
Video streaming	21

Source2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Footnote 3: data from realme Lab. Game 9.3 hours and YouTube 21 hours. The page states no test settings and does not say which battery version was used. WhatsApp 20 hours and standby 7.5 hours at 1 percent are not stored.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

45W5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ Charging Q1/Q12 explicitly states handset 45 W support. Specifications define HyperCharge/TurboCharge as adapter output, so that adapter footnote is not used as proof of handset input.

80W1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Supports (Max): 80W Ultra Charge.

Wired charging standards

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact Charging phone protocol questions establish each phone standard. Separate standard-charger output/protocol answers are not used.

80 W Ultra Charge, 55 W PPS, 30 W VOOC, 13.5 W PD, 13.5 W QC1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026Compatible with 55 W PPS, 30 W VOOC, 13.5 W PD and 13.5 W QC.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Charging explicitly says the phone does not support wireless charging.

No11Reviewphonandroid.com/test-realme-16-pro-plus.htmlRead 14 October 2026French review: the phone is not compatible with wireless charging. GSMArena lists no wireless charging.

Wireless charging power

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact specifications support up to 18 W wired reverse charging to devices verified by POCO Internal Labs. No wireless reverse claim inferred.

Yes2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Reverse Charge is listed next to 80W Ultra Charge and Bypass. The output power is not published.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK standard bundle excludes mains adapter. A promotional gift charger and recommended adapter are separate from standard box contents.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

1,019points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Own Geekbench 6 single chart: 1019 points. Exact reviewed Black 8 GB/256 GB 5520 mAh international IP65 phone, software section Android 15/HyperOS. Power mode unreported. Individual benchmark firmware build not separately printed. No laptop default/highest-mode requirement is applied to smartphone scores. Independent actual review About Phone image Test_Poco_M8_-System-7.jpg proves 256 GB storage and supplies review software context: HyperOS 2.0.202.0.VPQEUXM / Android 15 AQ3A.250226.002. Review RAM table gives 8 GB. Benchmark screenshots explicitly name international 25118PC98G. Geekbench screenshot version 6.5.0.

1,305points8Measurementgsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919p4.phpRead 14 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core on the Indian version with 12 GB RAM. Storage is not stated on the page.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

2,957points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Same exact sample and Geekbench 6 multi chart: 2957. Power mode unreported. Individual benchmark firmware build not separately printed. Software context and Geekbench screenshot version 6.5.0 are the same as in the single-core note.

3,982points8Measurementgsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919p4.phpRead 14 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core, same unit.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

864points18Measurementsmartzone.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/poco-m8-5g-im-test/Test_Poco_M8_-Benchmark-4.jpgRead 7 October 2026Actual original review screenshot expressly Wild Life Extreme total 864, model 25118PC98G, January 18, 2026. Review RAM table 8 GB and actual About Phone System-7 image 256 GB establish exact Black base. Android 15 AQ3A.250226.002 / HyperOS 2.0.202.0.VPQEUXM pictured. 3DMark app build and power mode unstated. Ordinary Wild Life 3271 and Sling Shot 4256 are separate tests, not substituted.

2,109points8Measurementgsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919p4.phpRead 14 October 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme highest score 2109, same unit.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

862,599points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Exact review technical table expressly labels Antutu (v11) 862599. Own tested Black 8/256 Android 15/HyperOS sample. Version 11 retained in note. The separate version 10 chart is not mixed with this value. Power mode and per-test firmware build unreported. AnTuTu screenshot version 11.0.8.

1,147,970points8Measurementgsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919p4.phpRead 14 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total 1147970. The v11 score of 1413772 is a different version and is not stored.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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1,794nits7Measurementgsmarena.com/realme_16_pro_plus-review-2919p3.phpRead 14 October 2026GSMArena max brightness test with a 75 percent white pattern in auto mode: 1794 nits. Manual mode reached 936 nits and a 10 percent pattern in auto mode reached 1973 nits. The maker peak of 6500 nits is a small-area figure from the realme lab, and the review reached 1973 nits only on a 10 percent pattern. The review unit was the Indian version.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 6 class B.

B3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Energy efficiency class B.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

50h16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 8 ENDdevice 50 hours under EU regulatory test. Not a UK maker mixed-use runtime or reviewer active-use score.

68.8h3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026The sheet prints 68 hours. The GSMArena EU label block gives 68:48, stored as 68.8 hours.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 9 default-settings endurance 1000 cycles.

1,300cycles3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 20261 300 cycles at default settings.

Drop resistance class

A16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 14 class A, with 270 falls separately reported.

C3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Repeated free fall reliability class C, 90 falls without defect.

Repairability class

C16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 20 class C. Numeric index 2.63 is not a class.

C3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Repairability class C, index 3.20.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

1.07W/kg17Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/de45a31b20711f30a716bf1bcdbf2109347a44d9d02ad7eb6bb8b21e51ce3e1d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original FCC filing report BL-SZ2571545-701 publicly mirrored. Page 1 exact 25118PC98G and page 13 section 3.3.1 Maximum Report SAR 1 g head 1.07 W/kg at 0 mm. Page 10-11 explicitly authorize reuse of unchanged Redmi test data with exact POCO hardware changes and worst-case spot checks. Whole-phone maxima, not a lower single-band grant subtotal.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

0.53W/kg17Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/de45a31b20711f30a716bf1bcdbf2109347a44d9d02ad7eb6bb8b21e51ce3e1d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-model report page 13: maximum 1 g body-worn 0.53 W/kg at 15 mm. This is body-worn, not 0.99 hotspot at 10 mm or 2.56 specific 10 g. Direct FCC route was 403, no bypass. Public original filing PDF fully read.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

0.997W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g head SAR, no separation.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

0.987W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g body SAR at 5 mm separation.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

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In the box

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In the box

POCO M8 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Links

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Product page

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.realme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g2Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5gRead 14 October 2026Europe overview page for the realme 16 Pro+ 5G.

Spec sheet

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.realme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specs1Maker product pagerealme.com/eu/realme-16-pro-plus-5g/specsRead 14 October 2026

Manual

gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer Safety Information document linked from the maker SG user-guide index. English sections personally read.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

247614816EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Official English product information sheet for exact 25118PC98G, EPREL 2476148. EU registration testing scope. Exact global code, IP65 and 45 W match retained UK hardware. Registration printed on page 2.

25413903EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026EPREL registration number 2541390, model identifier RMX5131, supplier Reflection Investment B.V.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years8Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026UK Warranty Notice for Smartphone, section 1, expressly gives a two-year contractual hardware warranty for official UK purchases. The original UK M8 series sales page advertises two-year quality assurance. EU fiche twelve-month minimum is not transferred.

2years3EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2541390_EN.pdfRead 14 October 2026Minimum duration of the guarantee offered by the supplier: 24 months.

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