{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/lenovo-legion-y90-vs-oppo-reno-16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T18:36:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Lenovo Legion Y90 vs Oppo Reno 16",
    "answer": "The Lenovo Legion Y90 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Oppo Reno 16 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Lenovo Legion Y90 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 181,999 against PKR 199,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Lenovo Legion Y90",
            "slug": "lenovo-legion-y90",
            "brand": "Lenovo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/lenovo/lenovo-legion-y90/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-11_26_44-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 181999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-02T06:39:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 83,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 82.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 89.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 10, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "177 × 78.4 × 10.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "252 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.92 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 144Hz HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "1× Cortex-X2 @ 3.0 GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.5 GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 730",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (ZUI 13)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB / 18GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1 / 640GB (512GB UFS 3.1 + 128GB SSD RAID 0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.9, Wide, PDAF 13 MP, f/2.2, Ultrawide, 120° LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps HDR10+ Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5600 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Supports 5G + 5G Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Dual Built-in Cooling Fans Dual Vapor Chamber Cooling Four Ultrasonic Shoulder Triggers RGB Rear Lighting Dual X-Axis Linear Motors Legion Gaming Engine Bypass Charging",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.1 (Bottom) + Side USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 79,
                "overall": 77.2
            },
            "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": "lenovo-legion-y90",
        "margin": 12.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 83,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 57
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 86,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 81.5
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 82.3,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 90
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "lenovo-legion-y90": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 79
                },
                "leader": "lenovo-legion-y90"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 costs PKR 18,000 less.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 packs a 890 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 charges 12W faster.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 offers 6 GB more RAM.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Lenovo Legion Y90 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. 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 Lenovo Legion Y90 and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 is listed at PKR 181,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Lenovo Legion Y90 cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 scores higher in our camera assessment. Lenovo Legion Y90 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Oppo Reno 16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Lenovo Legion Y90 carries a 5600 mAh cell and Oppo Reno 16 a 6490 mAh cell, with 68W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Lenovo Legion Y90 or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Lenovo Legion Y90 is the stronger gaming phone here. Lenovo Legion Y90 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) 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/)."
}