{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-reno-16-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-19T04:05:20+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo Reno 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 91 against 79 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Oppo Reno 16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 199,999 against PKR 219,999.",
    "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": 94.2,
                "overall": 78.7
            },
            "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 Redmi K90 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-11_26_30-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 219999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T06:31:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 72,
                "camera": 94,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 90.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "upcoming",
                    "Water resistance": "NOT certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2K Resolution (3200 × 1440 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPS OLED 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Shield Glass (most likely)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno GPU (exact model not announced)",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (expected) HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Wide Camera 50MP Periscope Telephoto Camera Ultra-Wide Camera (details unknown) OIS Optical Zoom HDR Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 8K recording (expected)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion Battery 7000mAh–7500mAh (rumored)",
                    "Wired charging": "100W Wired Charging 50W Wireless Charging (rumored)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, USB 3.x, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro",
        "margin": 12.2,
        "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-redmi-k90-pro": 72
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-k90-pro": 94
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 90,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 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-redmi-k90-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-reno-16": 94.2,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k90-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo Reno 16 costs PKR 20,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro packs a 510 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro charges 20W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro ships with 768 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Oppo Reno 16 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro at PKR 219,999. That makes Oppo Reno 16 cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro a 7000 mAh cell, with 80W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K90 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 (SM8850) – Rumored."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}