iQOO 16
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Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 + iQOO Q4 Gaming Chip
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Display 6.85 inches
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Battery 8400 mAh Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable
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Camera 50 MP
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iQOO 16: At a Glance
iQOO 16 has a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 LTPO AMOLED display, a 50 MP main camera and an 8400 mAh battery.
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Specs
Network
| Technology | Not specified |
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| 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66 |
| 5G Network | 1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2026, September 29 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2026, October |
BODY
| Dimensions | 163.2 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
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| Weight | 222 g / 229 g (7.83 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, laser holographic micro-etched glass back, aluminum alloy frame |
| SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Water Resistant | Not specified |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | Samsung M16 LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, 3300Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (APL peak) |
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| Size | 6.85 inches, 114.3 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~508 ppi density) |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Schott Xensation Alpha / Armor Glass |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 17, OriginOS 7 / Funtouch OS 17 |
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| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) + iQOO Q4 Gaming Chip |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x4.00 GHz Oryon Performance) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 850 |
MEMORY
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (LPDDR5X Ultra Pro + UFS 4.1) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
50 MP, f/1.68, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (Sony periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", AF |
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| Camera Features | Spacecraft porthole camera island with RGB Monster Halo light, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), PDAF |
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| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with symmetrical dual stereo speakers (Hi-Res Audio) |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
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| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort, OTG |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (under display, 3D ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, 8500mm2 Vapor Chamber cooling |
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BATTERY
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
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| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 8400 mAh |
| Placement | Not specified |
| Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. | 100W wired FlashCharge, 40W wireless FlashCharge, bypass gaming charging |
MISC
| Colors | Chasing Light (Holographic White), Track Black, Legend Edition (BMW M Motorsport) |
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| Model | V2608A, I2601 |
| SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 1.12 W/kg (head), 0.99 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 0.97 W/kg (head), 1.29 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $829.00 / CNY 5,999 / ₹85,999 |
TESTS
| Performance | AnTuTu: 3,475,000+ (v10) | GeekBench: 11,450 (v6) |
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| Display | 2800 nits HBM brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | Not specified |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 21:20h |
Reasons to Buy (Pros)
- 6.85-inch 2K Samsung M16 LTPO AMOLED display with 165Hz refresh rate, 3300Hz PWM dimming, and 2,800 nits HBM brightness
- 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 paired with iQOO's Q4 gaming coprocessor and 8,500mm² Vapor Chamber
- Massive 8,400 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery supporting 100W wired and 40W wireless FlashCharge
- Balanced triple 50MP rear camera setup (including 50MP Sony 3x periscope telephoto) and IP68/IP69 durability
Reasons to Avoid (Cons)
- 3x periscope optical zoom is more modest than 5x/200MP camera-first flagships
- 225g weight is noticeable during extended one-handed browsing
- No 3.5mm headphone jack or expandable storage
The iQOO 16 is a iQOO smartphone that pairs a 6.85 inches, 114.3 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio) (Samsung M16 LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, 3300Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (APL peak)) display with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) + iQOO Q4 Gaming Chip processor. Announced in 2026, September 29 (Available. Released 2026, October), the device is positioned for buyers looking for a competitive option around 829.
Design and Display
On the outside, the iQOO 16 measures 163.2 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) and weighs 222 g / 229 g (7.83 oz), featuring a Glass front, laser holographic micro-etched glass back, aluminum alloy frame construction. The front is built around a 6.85 inches, 114.3 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio) Samsung M16 LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 165Hz, 3300Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 2800 nits (HBM), 10000 nits (APL peak) panel with a resolution of 1440 x 3168 pixels, 19.8:9 ratio (~508 ppi density), giving users sharp text rendering and smooth scrolling for everyday browsing and media playback.
Performance, Software, and Memory
Powering the iQOO 16 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) + iQOO Q4 Gaming Chip SoC (Octa-core (2×5.01 GHz Oryon Prime + 6×4.00 GHz Oryon Performance)) paired with the Adreno 850 GPU. Memory configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (LPDDR5X Ultra Pro + UFS 4.1) (Card slot: No). Out of the box, the phone runs Android 17, OriginOS 7 / Funtouch OS 17.
Camera Configuration
For photography, the rear camera setup consists of: 50 MP, f/1.68, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", dual pixel PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (Sony periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", AF. Video capture on the main system supports 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS. On the front, selfie duties and video calls are handled by a 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), PDAF camera.
Battery Life, Charging, and Connectivity
Battery capacity is rated at 8400 mAh (Si/C Li-Ion, non-removable), with charging support rated at 100W wired FlashCharge, 40W wireless FlashCharge, bypass gaming charging. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band) and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1, DisplayPort, OTG.
iQOO 16 — Frequently Asked Questions
What processor and storage options does the iQOO 16 have?
The iQOO 16 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2 nm) + iQOO Q4 Gaming Chip chipset with an Octa-core (2x5.01 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x4.00 GHz Oryon Performance) CPU and Adreno 850 GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM (LPDDR5X Ultra Pro + UFS 4.1).
What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the iQOO 16?
The iQOO 16 comes with a 8400 mAh battery (Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)) and supports 100W wired FlashCharge, 40W wireless FlashCharge, bypass gaming charging.
How good is the iQOO 16 camera setup?
On the rear, the iQOO 16 features 50 MP, f/1.68, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/2.6, 70mm (Sony periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom | 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", AF. It supports video recording at 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS. For selfies, it includes a 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), PDAF front camera.
Does the iQOO 16 support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?
Yes, the iQOO 16 supports 5G networks (1, 3, 5, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA). NFC support: Yes. 3.5mm headphone jack: No.
What is the price and release status of the iQOO 16?
The estimated retail price of the iQOO 16 is around $829. Market status: Available. Released 2026, October. Available colorways include Chasing Light (Holographic White), Track Black, Legend Edition (BMW M Motorsport).
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