Head to head

Apple iPhone 15 vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Oppo Reno 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Apple iPhone 15 still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo Reno 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 199,999 against PKR 319,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo Reno 16 takes it by 6.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 15 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Apple iPhone 15 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Oppo Reno 16 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Apple iPhone 15 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Oppo Reno 16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 120,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 3,141 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 60W faster.
  • Oppo Reno 16 offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 15 ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Oppo Reno 16 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 15 Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 319,999 PKR 199,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 22, 2023 July 2, 2026
Dimensions 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 171 g Better 182 g / 193 g
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.32-inch Better
Resolution 1179 × 2556 pixels 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision 60Hz AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+
Protection Ceramic Shield Glass Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection
Performance
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Hexa-core 2 × Everest Performance Cores @ 3.46 GHz 4 × Sawtooth Efficiency Cores @ 2.02 GHz Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Apple 5-Core GPU Adreno 722
Operating system iOS 17, upgradable to newer iOS versions Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB RAM (LPDDR5) 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No microSD card support No
Camera
Main camera 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (120° FOV) 2x Telephoto zoom through quad-pixel sensor 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60fps Cinematic Mode and Action Mode support. 50MP, f/1.8, 2-axis OIS, PDAF + 50MP, f/2.8, 3.5x Optical Zoom, 2-axis OIS, PDAF + 50MP, f/2.0, 116° Ultrawide, Autofocus Better
Selfie camera 12MP TrueDepth Camera Autofocus support 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps HDR recording Dolby Vision HDR Cinematic Mode Action Mode 4K@60/30fps, 1080p@60/30fps, 720p@30fps, EIS/OIS, 1080p Slow Motion@120fps, 720p Slow Motion@240/120fps, HDR Video, Time-Lapse, Dual-View Video, Up to 3.5x Optical Zoom & 18x Digital Zoom
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion battery 3349 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging 20W Wired Charging 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by region) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-band Hotspot support Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, 5GHz 160MHz, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer. Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 15 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 15 and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 15 is listed at PKR 319,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 120,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 15 or Oppo Reno 16?

Apple iPhone 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 15 uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Oppo Reno 16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 15 carries a 3349 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 20W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 15 or Oppo Reno 16?

Apple iPhone 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 15 runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) while Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.