Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 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 409,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes it by 6.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Ultra leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 16 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 210,000 less.
  • Oppo Reno 16 packs a 1,090 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra charges 10W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Ultra if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 Cheaper PKR 409,999
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 Q1 2026 (China first, Pakistan later via import)
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm 162 × 76 × 9.3 mm
Weight 182 g / 193 g Better ~225–235 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 dust and water resistant
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.8 inches Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels 1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+) 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 1–120Hz adaptive HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm)
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core
GPU Adreno 722 Adreno (next-gen)
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 16 (HyperOS 3)
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 50 MP, 1-inch sensor, OIS (Sony LYT/L-series) 50 MP, OIS, 5× optical zoom50 MP
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
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 Dolby Vision HDR
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Better Si-Carbon ~5400 mAh (expected)
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support 90W wired, 50W wireless, reverse wireless Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM
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
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, In-display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Sensor Under-display fingerprint (ultrasonic) Accelerometer Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB-C 3.2 / USB 4 (expected)

“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 Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Xiaomi 16 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.1 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 Xiaomi 16 Ultra in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi 16 Ultra at PKR 409,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 210,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi 16 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 16 Ultra?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Ultra a 5400 mAh cell, with 80W and 90W wired charging respectively.

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

Xiaomi 16 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Xiaomi 16 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 / Elite (3nm).

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.