Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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

The short answer

The Oppo Reno 16 and the Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Oppo Reno 16 leads on camera. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 199,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Level

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

Camera Oppo Reno 16 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 Oppo Reno 16 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Oppo Reno 16 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 120,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,410 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 35W faster.
  • Oppo Reno 16 offers 6 GB more RAM.
  • Oppo Reno 16 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Oppo Reno 16 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 PKR 79,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 182 g / 193 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels Better 720 × 1600 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+ IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz octa-core
GPU Adreno 722 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 Better 128GB
Card slot No microSD expandable
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, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 50MP, f/2.0, 100° FOV, 5P Lens, Autofocus, HDR, Portrait, Night Mode, Panorama, Retouch, Up to 2x Digital Zoom Better 8 MP, f/2.0
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 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby 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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 5.1
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 (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Oppo Reno 16 and Xiaomi Poco M8x 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.

What is the price of Oppo Reno 16 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 120,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Oppo Reno 16 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 Poco M8x?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 80W and 45W wired charging respectively.

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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.