iPhone 17
Apple
PKR 395,999
70/100 overall
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iPhone 17 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 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The iPhone 17 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 395,999.
Oppo Reno 16
Oppo
PKR 199,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedOppo Reno 16 takes it by 9.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 196,000 less.
- Oppo Reno 16 packs a 2,798 mAh larger battery.
- Oppo Reno 16 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- iPhone 17 ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Oppo Reno 16 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the iPhone 17 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 | Oppo Reno 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 395,999 | PKR 199,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 19, 2025 (launched globally, availability earlier depending on region) | July 2, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 149.6 × 71.5 × ~7.9 mm | 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Better | 182 g / 193 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (IEC 60529) | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.32-inch Better |
| Resolution | 2622 × 1206 pixels (~460 ppi) | 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (adaptive 120Hz) | 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 2 front glass | Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core Apple CPU | Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 722 |
| Operating system | iOS 26 (upgradable) | Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12GB LPDDR5X Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB Better | 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP (main with dual-fusion telephoto) + 48 MP ultra-wide | 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 | 18 MP with Center Stage | 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, 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-Ion ~3692 mAh | Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better |
| Wired charging | Fast wired (Apple specs vary), MagSafe wireless, Qi2 | 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual eSIM (varies by region), Dual Nano-SIM in some markets | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Dual-Band, 5GHz 160MHz, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Direct, 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes (Express Cards, Reader Mode) | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, 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-C (USB 2.0) | 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 or Oppo Reno 16?
Oppo Reno 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. iPhone 17 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 and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?
iPhone 17 is listed at PKR 395,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 196,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, iPhone 17 or Oppo Reno 16?
iPhone 17 scores higher in our camera assessment. iPhone 17 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 or Oppo Reno 16?
Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. iPhone 17 carries a 3692 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, iPhone 17 or Oppo Reno 16?
iPhone 17 is the stronger gaming phone here. iPhone 17 runs the Apple A19 while Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm).
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