Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Vivo X500 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Oppo Reno 16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Vivo X500 Ultra still wins on camera and battery & charging, 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 364,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Oppo Reno 16 takes it by 5.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Oppo Reno 16 leads

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

Camera Vivo X500 Ultra leads

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

Battery & charging Vivo X500 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Vivo X500 Ultra 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 165,000 less.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra packs a 1,010 mAh larger battery.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra charges 40W faster.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Vivo X500 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Buy the Vivo X500 Ultra if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Vivo X500 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 Cheaper PKR 364,999
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 September 30, 2026 (Expected)
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm 164.2 x 78.1 x 8.4 mm
Weight 182 g / 193 g Better 235 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68/IP69 Dust/Water Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.89 Inches Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels 1440 x 3168 Pixels (~505 PPI) Better
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 AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1B Colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 4500 nits (peak) 3000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, 2160Hz PWM Dimming, 99% DCI-P3, 10-bit Color Depth
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 722 Adreno 850
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 17, OriginOS 7
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 12GB / 16GB Better
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Better
Card slot No 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 Triple Camera: 200 MP + 200 MP + 200 MP, LED Flash, Laser AF, ZEISS Optics, ZEISS T* Lens Coating, HDR, Panorama, 3D LUT Import Better
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom 100 MP, HDR, Panorama Better
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 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Li-ion Si-Ca 7500 mAh, Non-removable Better
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support 120W Fast Charging, 50W Wireless Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM (2 Active)
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ultrasonic Under-Display Fingerprint Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Infrared Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

“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 Vivo X500 Ultra?

Oppo Reno 16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on performance and value for money. Vivo X500 Ultra 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 Vivo X500 Ultra in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Vivo X500 Ultra at PKR 364,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 165,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo Reno 16 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Vivo X500 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Vivo X500 Ultra leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Vivo X500 Ultra a 7500 mAh cell, with 80W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or Vivo X500 Ultra?

Oppo Reno 16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Vivo X500 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 Pro.

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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.