Head to head

OnePlus 12R vs Oppo Reno 16

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

OnePlus 12R takes it by 15.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance OnePlus 12R leads

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

Camera OnePlus 12R leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage OnePlus 12R leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money OnePlus 12R leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the OnePlus 12R if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus 12R Oppo Reno 16
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 139,999 Cheaper PKR 199,999
Design & build
Release date February 2024 July 2, 2026
Dimensions 163.3 × 75.3 × 8.8 mm 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm
Weight 207 g 182 g / 193 g Better
Water resistance IP64 dust and splash resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.32-inch
Resolution 2780 × 1264 pixels (1.5K), 450 PPI Better 2640 x 1216 Pixels
Panel type LTPO 4.0 AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz Up to 4500 nits peak 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 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz
GPU Adreno 740 Adreno 722
Operating system Android 14 OxygenOS 14 (up to Android 15 (OxygenOS 15), with future software updates supported by OnePlus.) Android 16, ColorOS 16.0
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X Better 12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage 128GB UFS 3.1, 256GB UFS 4.0 (region-dependent) 256GB UFS 3.1
Card slot No 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 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 16 MP, f/2.4 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better
Video recording 4K at 30/60fps 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps 720p at 480fps OIS & EIS supported 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 5500 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better
Wired charging 100W SUPERVOOC (India) 80W SUPERVOOC (North America) Reverse Wired Charging Supported Better 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, Dual-band, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct 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, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC, LDAC 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Barometer Color Temperature Sensor 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 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, OnePlus 12R or Oppo Reno 16?

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.

What is the price of OnePlus 12R and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, OnePlus 12R or Oppo Reno 16?

OnePlus 12R scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 12R or Oppo Reno 16?

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).

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.