Head to head

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Oppo Reno 16 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 347,499.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro takes it by 13 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro leads

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

Camera Asus ROG Phone 9 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 Asus ROG Phone 9 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 147,500 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 690 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 15W faster.
  • Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.

Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro 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 Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 347,499 PKR 199,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date November 19, 2024 July 2, 2026
Dimensions 163.8 × 76.8 × 8.9 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 227 g 182 g / 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68 IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 in Better 6.32-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~386 ppi) 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED, HDR10+, up to 185Hz AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz + 3×2.8 GHz + 4×2.0 GHz) Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 722
Operating system Android 15 Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 16 GB / 24 GB Better 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 Better 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP wide + 13 MP ultra-wide + 32 MP telephoto (3× optical zoom, OIS) 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
Selfie camera 32 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 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@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 5800 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging 65W wired, (wireless not officially supported) 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (IP68 dust/water resistant) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band 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, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2, OTG support 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, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Oppo Reno 16 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 Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is listed at PKR 347,499 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 147,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro carries a 5800 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 65W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 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.