Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A57

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Oppo Reno 16 and the Samsung Galaxy A57 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A57 leads on camera. The Samsung Galaxy A57 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 161,999 against PKR 199,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A57 leads

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

Battery & charging Oppo Reno 16 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy A57 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Samsung Galaxy A57 costs PKR 38,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 1,490 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 55W faster.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A57 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Samsung Galaxy A57
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 PKR 161,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 2026 (Q1–Q2 window)
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm 161–163 x 77–78 x ~8.2 mm
Weight 182 g / 193 g Better ~200–205 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP67 (water & dust resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.7 inches Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz Refresh Rate, 460 PPI, 1.07 Billion Colors, 10-bit Color Depth, 1800 nits HBM Brightness, 100% DCI-P3, HDR10+ Super AMOLED 120Hz
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Gorilla Glass Victus / Victus+
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Exynos 1580 (or next-gen midrange Exynos)
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 722 AMD-based Xclipse
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 15 (One UI 7)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 128GB / 256GB
Card slot No Possibly removed (Samsung trend)
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 50 MP (Main, OIS) 12 MP (Ultra-wide) 5 MP (Macro) HDR, panorama, LED flash
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better 32 MP (wide)
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 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better 25W fast charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (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 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Fingerprint (under-display, optical) Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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, Oppo Reno 16 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

Oppo Reno 16 and Samsung Galaxy A57 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Oppo Reno 16 and Samsung Galaxy A57 in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Samsung Galaxy A57 at PKR 161,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A57 cheaper by PKR 38,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

Samsung Galaxy A57 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 or Samsung Galaxy A57?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy A57 a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 25W wired charging respectively.

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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.