Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The Oppo Reno 16 still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 199,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 125,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,850 mAh larger battery.
  • Oppo Reno 16 charges 13W faster.

Buy the Oppo Reno 16 if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 182 g / 193 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels 1280 × 2772 pixels 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+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Adreno 722 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
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 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, 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 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, 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 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4, A2DP, LE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
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 (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.3 points. It wins on performance and value for money. 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 Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 125,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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 X8?

Oppo Reno 16 leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 80W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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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.