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Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Oppo Reno 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro still wins on camera and memory & storage, 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 524,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo Reno 16 takes it by 7.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Oppo Reno 16 leads

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

Camera Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 18 Pro 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 325,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 1,990 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 40W faster.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Oppo Reno 16 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 18 Pro Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 524,999 PKR 199,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2026 (Expected) July 2, 2026
Dimensions 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.8 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 206 g 182 g / 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68 (Expected) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.32-inch Better
Resolution 1206 × 2622 pixels (Expected) 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better
Panel type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, Always-On Display, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits peak brightness. 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 A20 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Hexa-Core Processor (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores), 2nm Architecture (Expected) Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Apple GPU (6-Core Graphics) Adreno 722
Operating system iOS 27, Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 12 GB 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Triple 48MP + 48MP + 48MP Cameras with LiDAR Scanner, OIS, PDAF, Dual-LED Flash, HDR, 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 18 MP, Center Stage Camera, Face ID, HDR 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording 4K Video Recording, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Cinematic Mode, Slow Motion, and Time-Lapse. 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 Li-Po (Non-removable) 4500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging 40W Wired Fast Charging, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging, 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging (Expected) 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (Market Dependent) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 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 6.0, A2DP, LE 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.x, DisplayPort 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 18 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 18 Pro and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro is listed at PKR 524,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 325,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Apple iPhone 18 Pro 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 18 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 Pro carries a 4500 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 40W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 18 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 18 Pro runs the Apple A20 Pro 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.