Head to head

iPhone 17 Pro vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 12 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Oppo Reno 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The iPhone 17 Pro still wins on performance and camera, 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 489,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo Reno 16 takes it by 6.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance iPhone 17 Pro leads

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

Camera iPhone 17 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 iPhone 17 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 290,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 2,990 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 50W faster.
  • Oppo Reno 16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • iPhone 17 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Oppo Reno 16 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the iPhone 17 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 iPhone 17 Pro Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 489,999 PKR 199,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September–October 2025 (Apple global pattern) July 2, 2026
Dimensions 146.6 × 70.6 × 8.3 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 190 g (expected) 182 g / 193 g Better
Water resistance IP68 dust and water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.3 inches 6.32-inch Better
Resolution ~1206 × 2622 pixels(460 ppi) 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better
Panel type LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz (ProMotion) HDR10, Dolby Vision AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+
Protection Ceramic Shield glass Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection
Performance
Chipset Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Hexa-core Apple custom CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing expected) Adreno 722
Operating system iOS 19 (Apple confirms iOS version annually at WWDC before launch) Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 256 GB/ 512 GB/ 1 TB Better 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP (wide) — sensor-shift OIS 12 MP (ultra-wide) 12 MP (telephoto) — 5× optical zoom (tetraprism)Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR Panorama ProRAW 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 Better
Selfie camera 12 MP (wide) Autofocus TrueDepth sensor 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording 4K@24/30/60fps Dolby Vision HDR ProRes video Spatial 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 Non-removable Li-Ion~3300–3500 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging Wired fast charging (~30W) MagSafe wireless (15W) Reverse wired charging (limited) 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) 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 (Apple Pay ready, when enabled) Yes
Sensors Face ID Accelerometer Gyroscope 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 (USB 3 speeds) 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, iPhone 17 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. iPhone 17 Pro 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 iPhone 17 Pro and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

iPhone 17 Pro is listed at PKR 489,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 290,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

iPhone 17 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 Pro uses a 48 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, iPhone 17 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. iPhone 17 Pro carries a 3500 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 30W and 80W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 Pro or Oppo Reno 16?

iPhone 17 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 Pro runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0 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.