Head to head

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra takes it by 14 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra leads

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

Camera Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 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.

Buy the Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 279,999 PKR 199,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date February 28, 2025. July 2, 2026
Dimensions 163.8 × 77 × 8.9 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 220 g 182 g / 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.32-inch
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better
Panel type LTPO AMOLED display 1Hz–120Hz adaptive Up to 144Hz in supported games 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 (3nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 4.3GHz Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Adreno 830 Adreno 722
Operating system Android 15 ZenUI Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.0 Better 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No microSD support No
Camera
Main camera 50MP Main Camera Sony LYT-700 / IMX906 sensor Gimbal OIS stabilization 32MP Telephoto 3x Optical Zoom 13MP Ultra-Wide 120° FOV 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 32MP RGBW Selfie Camera 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording Up to 8K video recording 4K cinematic video AI stabilization features 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 5500 mAh high-capacity Lithium-ion or Lithium-polymer battery Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging 65W wired fast charging 15W wireless charging Reverse charging support 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Dual-band / Tri-band support 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 5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Hall 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 3.1 OTG supported 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or Oppo Reno 16?

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.

What is the price of Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Oppo Reno 16?

Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra 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 Zenfone 12 Ultra or Oppo Reno 16?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Asus Zenfone 12 Ultra or Oppo Reno 16?

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).

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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.