Head to head

Oppo Reno 16 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 90 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the cheaper of the two at PKR 179,999 against PKR 199,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus takes it by 13.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus costs PKR 20,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus packs a 1,010 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus charges 10W faster.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus ships with 768 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus has a 150 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Oppo Reno 16 Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 199,999 PKR 179,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2, 2026 Expected 2026
Dimensions 151.2 x 72.4 x 8.2/8.4 mm Not listed
Weight 182 g / 193 g Not listed
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP68 (dust-tight and water-resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.32-inch 6.83 in Better
Resolution 2640 x 1216 Pixels 1220 × 2772 px (approx.) 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, HDR10+
Protection Crystal Guard+ AMOLED Protection Dragon Crystal
Performance
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU Octa-Core, 1×2.8GHz + 4×2.4GHz + 3×1.8GHz Octa-core (2.8 GHz)
GPU Adreno 722 Adreno 810
Operating system Android 16, ColorOS 16.0 Android 16 (expected)
Memory & storage
RAM 12GB LPDDR5X 12 GB / 16 GB Better
Internal storage 256GB UFS 3.1 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 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 200 MP main + 13 MP ultra-wide + 2 MP telephoto/auxiliary Better
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 Up to 4K @ 60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Si/C Li-Ion, Non-Removable 6490mAh Non-removable Li-Ion ~7500 mAh Better
Wired charging 80W SUPERVOOC Fast Charging, 55W PPS, 13.5W USB PD & 13.5W QC Support 90W wired fast charge + reverse charging 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band
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, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C

“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 Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.1 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.

What is the price of Oppo Reno 16 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus in Pakistan?

Oppo Reno 16 is listed at PKR 199,999 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus at PKR 179,999. That makes Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo Reno 16 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 200 MP on Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus leads on battery. Oppo Reno 16 carries a 6490 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus a 7500 mAh cell, with 80W and 90W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Oppo Reno 16 or Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo Reno 16 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 (4nm) while Xiaomi Redmi Note 16 Pro Plus runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

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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.