Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Sony Xperia 1 VIII

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

The short answer

The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Oppo Reno 16 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Oppo Reno 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 199,999 against PKR 439,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Sony Xperia 1 VIII takes it by 7.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

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

Camera Sony Xperia 1 VIII 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Oppo Reno 16 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 240,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 1,490 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 35W faster.
  • Sony Xperia 1 VIII offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Sony Xperia 1 VIII ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Oppo Reno 16 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Sony Xperia 1 VIII if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 Cheaper PKR 439,999
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 May 13, 2026.
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm 161.9 x 74.5 x 8.5 mm
Weight 182 g / 193 g Better 197g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 dust/water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.5 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+ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 722 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 16
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No microSDXC (up to 2TB)
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 Better 48MP Main Sensor 48MP Ultra-Wide 48MP Periscope Telephoto ZEISS Optics AI Camera Assistant OIS HDR Panorama
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better 12MP Selfie Camera HDR
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 Video Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better Li-Po 5000mAh, non-removable
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better 45W Fast Charging Wireless Charging Reverse Wireless 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 7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 v5.4
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 Sensor: Side Mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2

“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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. 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 Oppo Reno 16 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Sony Xperia 1 VIII at PKR 439,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 240,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo Reno 16 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Sony Xperia 1 VIII, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Sony Xperia 1 VIII a 5000 mAh cell, with 80W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or Sony Xperia 1 VIII?

Sony Xperia 1 VIII is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Sony Xperia 1 VIII runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.

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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.