{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/asus-zenfone-12-ultra-vs-oppo-reno-16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:08:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Oppo Reno 16",
    "answer": "The Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 93 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 279,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra",
            "slug": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra",
            "brand": "Asus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/asus/asus-zenfone-12-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-19-2026-11_11_04-AM-1024x819.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 279999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-19T06:25:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 94,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 80.4,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 87.2,
                "overall": 93.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2025.",
                    "Dimensions": "163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 4.3GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ZenUI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV",
                    "Selfie camera": "32MP RGBW Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "non-removable 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Oppo Reno 16",
            "slug": "oppo-reno-16",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-reno-16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-11_34_24-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 199999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T06:38:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 81.5,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 79.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "182 g / 193 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.32-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2640 x 1216 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 722",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, ColorOS 16.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "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": "50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom",
                    "Video recording": "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": "Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "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, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "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"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra",
        "margin": 14,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 94,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 57
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 98,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 81.5
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 80.4,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 90
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "asus-zenfone-12-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "asus-zenfone-12-ultra": 87.2,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 80,000 less.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 packs a 990 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 charges 15W faster.",
        "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is listed at PKR 279,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 80,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra carries a 5500 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 65W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) while Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}