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Google Pixel 8a vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Google Pixel 8a and the Oppo Reno 16 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Google Pixel 8a leads on performance. The Google Pixel 8a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 75,999 against PKR 199,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Google Pixel 8a leads

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

Camera Google Pixel 8a 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 Oppo Reno 16 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Google Pixel 8a leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Google Pixel 8a costs PKR 124,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 1,998 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 62W faster.
  • Oppo Reno 16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Google Pixel 8a has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 Cheaper PKR 199,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) July 2, 2026
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 188 g 182 g / 193 g Better
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.32-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Adreno 722
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot Not supported No
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 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 13 MP (ultrawide) 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 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-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e 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, proximity, compass, barometer 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 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, Google Pixel 8a or Oppo Reno 16?

Google Pixel 8a and Oppo Reno 16 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Google Pixel 8a and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Google Pixel 8a cheaper by PKR 124,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Oppo Reno 16?

Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 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, Google Pixel 8a or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 18W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Oppo Reno 16?

Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm).

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.