{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-12r-vs-oppo-reno-16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T16:44:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 12R vs Oppo Reno 16",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 12R is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The OnePlus 12R is the cheaper of the two at PKR 139,999 against PKR 199,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 12R",
            "slug": "oneplus-12r",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-12r/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-30-2026-11_49_23-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 139999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-30T06:57:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 86,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 89.2,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K), 450 PPI",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO 4.0 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz Up to 4500 nits peak HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 740",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 OxygenOS 14 (up to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15), with future software updates supported by OnePlus.)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 4.0 (region-dependent)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Sony IMX890), f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Ultra-wide, 112° 2 MP Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.4",
                    "Video recording": "4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps 720p at 480fps OIS & EIS supported"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W SUPERVOOC (India) 80W SUPERVOOC (North America) Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, LDAC",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Color Temperature Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 60,
                "overall": 75.3
            },
            "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": "oneplus-12r",
        "margin": 15.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 86,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 57
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 96,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 81.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 89.2,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 90
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 75,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-12r": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 60
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-12r"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 12R costs PKR 60,000 less.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 packs a 990 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 12R charges 20W faster.",
        "OnePlus 12R offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 12R or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.5 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 OnePlus 12R and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R is listed at PKR 139,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes OnePlus 12R cheaper by PKR 60,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 12R or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 12R or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 12R is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 12R runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (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/)."
}