{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-reno-16-vs-samsung-galaxy-s23-fe/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:51:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo Reno 16 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 FE",
    "answer": "The Oppo Reno 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE leads on performance. The Oppo Reno 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 199,999 against PKR 204,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 99,
                "overall": 79.2
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s23-fe/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-27-2026-10_40_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 204999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T05:59:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 82,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 58.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 81.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "158 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "209 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.4 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz Adaptive HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Xclipse 920 (Exynos) / Adreno 730 (Snapdragon)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable Upgradable to Android 16 One UI 8 ) Samsung provides 4 major Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS 8 MP Telephoto, 3× Optical Zoom, PDAF 12 MP Ultra-wide, 123° LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Expert RAW, Night Mode, Portrait Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "10 MP, f/2.4 HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps Super Steady Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging 15W Wireless Charging Wireless PowerShare (Reverse Wireless Charging)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (or Nano-SIM + eSIM, depending on market)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 with A2DP and LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 57,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 82
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe"
            },
            {
                "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-16": 81.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 90,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 58.8
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 62.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 50
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-16"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 99,
                    "samsung-galaxy-s23-fe": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 packs a 1,990 mAh larger battery.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 charges 55W faster.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo Reno 16 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 16 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Oppo Reno 16 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE at PKR 204,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 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 Reno 16 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE a 4500 mAh cell, with 80W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Samsung Galaxy S23 FE runs the Exynos 2200 (4nm) – Global markets Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4nm) – Selected regions."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}