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iQOO 16
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| Brand | iQOO |
|---|---|
| Model | 16 |
| Price updated | 2026-10-11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm, octa-core up to 5.01GHz, Adreno 850) + iQOO Q4 gaming chip |
| RAM | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB (12/256, 12/512, 16/512, 16/1TB; UFS 4.1) GB |
| Display | 6.85-inch Samsung M16 LTPO AMOLED (1440x3168, 165Hz, 2800 nits HBM, 10,000 nits localized peak, Dolby Vision, 5000Hz touch sampling) 165Hz refresh rate |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main (f/1.68, 1/1.3", OIS) + 50 MP periscope telephoto (f/2.65, 3x, Sony IMX882 1/1.95", OIS) + 50 MP ultrawide (f/2.05, 1/2.75", AF) |
| Front camera | 32 MP |
| Battery | 8,400 mAh |
| Charging | 100W fast charging |
| Operating system | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| 5G | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | in-display (ultrasonic) |
| Launch date | 2026-09-29 |
| Gaming verdict | Exceptional |
Overview
The iQOO 16 is iQOO's 2026 gaming-first flagship: a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 2K 165Hz AMOLED with 10,000-nit localized peak brightness, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 paired with the dedicated Q4 gaming chip, triple 50MP cameras including a 3x periscope, and an 8,400mAh battery with 100W wired + 40W wireless charging.
Gaming review
Purpose-built for gaming: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 + Q4 gaming chip, 165Hz 2K Samsung M16 panel with 5,000Hz touch sampling, 8,500mm² vapor-chamber cooling and direct-drive bypass power — among the best sustained-performance gaming phones of 2026.
Price notes
China launch Sep 29, 2026 — CNY 5,999 (12/256) to CNY 8,499 (16/1TB); India launch confirmed by iQOO CEO at IMC 2026 (Oct 9), date TBA (tipsters: Dec 2026/early 2027); no Pakistan price
