Asus ROG Phone 9
Asus
PKR 347,999
92/100 overall
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Asus ROG Phone 9 vs Oppo Reno 16
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.
The short answer
The Asus ROG Phone 9 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 347,999.
Oppo Reno 16
Oppo
PKR 199,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedAsus ROG Phone 9 takes it by 13 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 148,000 less.
- Oppo Reno 16 packs a 690 mAh larger battery.
- Oppo Reno 16 charges 15W faster.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Asus ROG Phone 9 ships with 256 GB more storage.
Buy the Asus ROG Phone 9 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 | Oppo Reno 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 347,999 | PKR 199,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | November 19, 2024 (Official global launch) | 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 dust/water resistant | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches Better | 6.32-inch |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2400 pixels | 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED, HDR Up to 185Hz (Game Genie) | 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 (SM8750-AB) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz + 6×3.53 GHz) | Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Adreno 722 |
| Operating system | Android 15 (ROG UI) | Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB Better | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB Better | 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (wide, Sony Lytia 700, OIS) 13 MP (ultrawide) 5 MP (macro) | 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 RGBW | 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better |
| Video recording | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60fps 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-Po 5800 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better |
| Wired charging | 65W wired Wireless charging Reverse charging | 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, 5GHz 160MHz, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display) Accelerometer Gyroscope 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 | 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 or Oppo Reno 16?
Asus ROG Phone 9 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 and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?
Asus ROG Phone 9 is listed at PKR 347,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 148,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Asus ROG Phone 9 or Oppo Reno 16?
Asus ROG Phone 9 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 or Oppo Reno 16?
Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Asus ROG Phone 9 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 or Oppo Reno 16?
Asus ROG Phone 9 is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus ROG Phone 9 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) while Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm).
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