{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-reno-15-vs-oppo-reno-16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T08:09:38+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo Reno 15 vs Oppo Reno 16",
    "answer": "The Oppo Reno 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Oppo Reno 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 164,999 against PKR 199,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo Reno 15",
            "slug": "oppo-reno-15",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-reno-15/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-10_42_55-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 164999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-09T14:16:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 97,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 30, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "158 × 74.8 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "197 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1256 × 2760 (~460 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1B colors 120 Hz HDR10+, HBM high brightness mode",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (SM7750-AB, 4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×2.8 GHz + 4×2.4 GHz + 3×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 722",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, ColorOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB or 12 GB RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB or 512 GB internal, UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS 50 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.5× optical zoom 8 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "50 MP (wide), AF",
                    "Video recording": "4 K@30/60 fps, 1080p@30/60/120 fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Lithium Polymer), non-removable 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80 W wired, multiple fast protocols"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display optical fingerprint Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass, Proximity",
                    "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": 75.8,
                "overall": 76.8
            },
            "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": "oppo-reno-15",
        "margin": 8.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-15": 57,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 57
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-reno-15": 97,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 81.5
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-15": 90,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 90
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-15": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-15": 87.5,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-15"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-15": 100,
                    "oppo-reno-16": 75.8
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-15"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo Reno 15 costs PKR 35,000 less.",
        "Oppo Reno 15 packs a 10 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo Reno 15 ships with 256 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo Reno 15 or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 points. It wins on 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 Oppo Reno 15 and Oppo Reno 16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 15 is listed at PKR 164,999 and Oppo Reno 16 at PKR 199,999. That makes Oppo Reno 15 cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 15 or Oppo Reno 16?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}