{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-reno-16-vs-xiaomi-17-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-10-17T20:07:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo Reno 16 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Oppo Reno 16 still wins on 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 299,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 79.3
            },
            "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": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra",
            "slug": "xiaomi-17-ultra",
            "brand": "Xiaomi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/xiaomi/xiaomi-17-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-22-2026-10_52_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 299999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-22T06:07:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 70,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 79,
                "overall": 90
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 28, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 x 77.6 x 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "230 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 rated (market dependent)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2608 × 1200 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED 1Hz–120Hz LTPO HDR10+, Dolby Vision",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 1-inch sensor f/1.67 aperture OIS support 200MP Periscope Telephoto 75mm to 100mm optical zoom OIS support 50MP Ultra-Wide Camera 115° field of view Leica optics, Laser AF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "High-resolution selfie sensor",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@120fps, Dolby Vision HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon / Li-Po (non-removable) 6000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired fast charging 80W wireless charging Reverse wireless charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Barometer Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-17-ultra",
        "margin": 10.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 57,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 70
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 90,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 62.5,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-17-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100,
                    "xiaomi-17-ultra": 79
                },
                "leader": "oppo-reno-16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 100,000 less.",
        "Oppo Reno 16 packs a 490 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra charges 40W faster.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Oppo Reno 16 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra at PKR 299,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 100,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo Reno 16 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi 17 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Xiaomi 17 Ultra a 6000 mAh cell, with 80W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi 17 Ultra?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi 17 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Xiaomi 17 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}