Vivo iQOO 16

iQOO launched the iQOO 16 in China on September 29, 2026, alongside the iQOO Pad Ultra gaming tablet, with sales starting right after the event. It is one of the first phones powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, which iQOO paired with its in-house Q4 gaming chip, and it introduces what the company calls the first 2K display with a 165Hz refresh rate, built with Samsung Display. As of this writing, iQOO has not announced an India launch date, price, or final India specifications for the iQOO 16, though Indian media have reported that the phone is expected to follow. This page will be updated once iQOO makes an official India announcement.

The iQOO 16 is built around the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 2nm chipset with a prime core clocked at up to 5.01GHz and an Adreno 850 GPU. RAM options are 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra memory, with UFS 4.1 storage in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB configurations. It features a 6.85-inch 2K (1440x3168) AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. The camera system is a triple 50MP rear setup alongside a 32MP front camera. A large 8,400mAh battery supports 100W wired and 40W wireless charging, and the phone carries an IP69 rating. It measures 8.3mm thick and weighs between roughly 222g and 230g depending on the variant, and it runs OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.

Confirmed China-Market Features of the iQOO 16

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm, up to 5.01GHz) with iQOO's in-house Q4 gaming chip
• 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage
• 6.85-inch 2K (1440x3168) AMOLED display, 165Hz refresh rate, built with Samsung Display
• Triple 50MP rear camera and a 32MP front camera
• 8,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging
• IP69 dust and water resistance
• OriginOS 7 on Android 17, 8.3mm thickness
• Available in China in Dark Blue, Silver, and Chasing the Light

iQOO 16 China Price

Variant	RAM	Storage	Official Price (China)
Base Variant	12GB	256GB	CNY 5,999 (~₹73,000)
Mid Variants	12GB / 16GB	512GB	Priced between the base and top variants
Top Variant	16GB	1TB	CNY 8,499 (~₹1,04,000)

Disclaimer: The iQOO 16 has only launched in China so far, and iQOO has not confirmed an India launch date, price, or final specifications. The only India price figures in circulation are unofficial: estimates range from about ₹75,000 to ₹90,000 in some reports, while at least one tipster has floated around ₹1 lakh, so none should be treated as reliable. For reference, the iQOO 15 launched in India at ₹72,999 in November 2025 and currently sells for ₹76,999 after price increases linked to rising memory costs. INR figures above are approximate currency conversions of the China prices, and all specifications listed are for the China-market version.

Pros and Cons (Based on China-Market Specifications)

Pros	Cons
2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 with a Q4 gaming chip makes it one of the fastest phones announced so far	No confirmed India launch date, price, or final specifications
2K 165Hz display is a first, and a clear step up from the iQOO 15's 144Hz panel	India price estimates vary widely, from about ₹75,000 to ₹1 lakh
8,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging, up from 7,000mAh on the iQOO 15	Memory-cost pressure could push the India price well above the iQOO 15's ₹72,999 launch price
IP69 rating and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage	Heavier and thicker than the previous generation, at 8.3mm and over 222g
Strong value in China, starting at CNY 5,999	The India version may differ from the China model in software and features

iQOO 16 vs iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 16

Until India details are confirmed, the clearest comparison is against the iQOO 15 it replaces and the OnePlus 16, a rival with the same chipset that is also still waiting for an India launch.

Feature	iQOO 16 (China)	iQOO 15 (India)	OnePlus 16 (Expected)
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 + Q4 chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 + Q3 chip	Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Display	6.85-inch 2K AMOLED, 165Hz	6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED, 144Hz, 6,000 nits	185Hz (confirmed); size reported at 6.78 inches
Camera	Triple 50MP, 32MP front	Triple 50MP with 3x periscope, 32MP front	200MP main + 50MP 3x telephoto + 50MP ultra-wide
Battery	8,400mAh, 100W wired / 40W wireless	7,000mAh, 100W wired / 40W wireless	9,000mAh (reported), 100W wired
Availability	China confirmed; India unconfirmed	On sale in India	China launch October 12, 2026; India unconfirmed
Price	CNY 5,999 (~₹73,000, China)	₹76,999 (12GB/256GB, current India price)	₹85,999 – ₹99,990 (unconfirmed India estimates)