Head to head

Apple iPhone 18 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 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 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 384,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo Reno 16 takes it by 8.5 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 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 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 185,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 2,490 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 45W faster.
  • Apple iPhone 18 ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Oppo Reno 16 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 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 Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 384,999 PKR 199,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected March 2027 July 2, 2026
Dimensions 149.6 × 71.5 × 8.0 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 174 g (Expected) Better 182 g / 193 g
Water resistance IP68 (Expected) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.32-inch Better
Resolution 2622 × 1206 pixels 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better
Panel type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision 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 / upgraded protection expected Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection
Performance
Chipset Apple A20 Bionic Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Hexa-core (2 Performance + 4 Efficiency Cores) Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Apple 6-core Adreno 722
Operating system iOS 27 Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB Better 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera Dual 48 MP + 48 MP Camera Setup 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 24 MP 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision, Cinematic 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 Li-Po (Non-removable) 4000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging Up to 35W wired charging, up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging. 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM / regional variants Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) 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 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor 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, OTG 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 or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 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 and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 18 is listed at PKR 384,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 185,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 18 carries a 4000 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 35W and 80W wired charging respectively.

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

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