{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-a7-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T15:01:32+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo A7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A16 5G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 56 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Oppo A7 Pro still wins on battery & charging and display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo A7 Pro",
            "slug": "oppo-a7-pro",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a7-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-10_32_07-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:50:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 58.7,
                "overall": 56.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "159.08 × 75.81 × 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "205 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.57 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2372 pixels, FHD+",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED / OLED 120Hz 10-bit / 1.07 billion colors 1,400 nits",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core, up to 2.4 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, ColorOS 16,"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + Auxiliary Camera, f/1.9, PDAF, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.1, 25mm (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "8000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a16-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-10_46_32-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T06:18:16+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Q4 2024 (Pakistan availability varies by market)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "~200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Android 14 One UI Core 6"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (One UI Core 6)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g",
        "margin": 12.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 13,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 56
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 56.9,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 82
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 81.3,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 50,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "oppo-a7-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a7-pro": 58.7,
                    "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a16-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro charges 20W faster.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Oppo A7 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo A7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Oppo A7 Pro 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 Oppo A7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro is listed at PKR 79,999 and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at PKR 54,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo A7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Oppo A7 Pro leads on battery. Oppo A7 Pro carries a 8000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A16 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo A7 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A16 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A7 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Max while Samsung Galaxy A16 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}