Head to head

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.

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 16 Pro Max 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 480,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo Reno 16 takes it by 6.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads

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

Camera Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 16 Pro Max 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 281,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 1,814 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 40W faster.
  • Oppo Reno 16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Oppo Reno 16 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 16 Pro Max Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 480,999 PKR 199,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later July 2, 2026
Dimensions 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 227 g 182 g / 193 g Better
Water resistance Not listed IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.9 in Better 6.32-inch
Resolution 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better 2640 x 1216 Pixels
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz 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 A18 Pro (3 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Apple GPU (6-core) Adreno 722
Operating system iOS 18 Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide 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 12 MP wide 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps 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 ~4,676 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, 5GHz 160MHz, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) 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 16 Pro Max or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 16 Pro Max and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 281,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 16 Pro Max or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 40W and 80W wired charging respectively.

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) 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.