iQOO 16 India launch date tipped: Check expected specs, price and more
Follow UsiQOO 16 is expected to launch in India in mid-December.
The smartphone could be priced at around Rs 1 lakh.
It may feature a large display, three rear cameras and a big battery.
iQOO is reportedly gearing up to unveil its next-generation flagship device in the Indian market. While the company has not yet officially announced anything, a tipster recently suggested that the smartphone could land in the middle of December. Not only that, previous leaks and rumours pointed out that the smartphone could house a 6.85-inch display, a Snapdragon chipset and a triple 50MP camera setup at the back. Furthermore, the handset is also expected to carry a price tag of around Rs 1 lakh. Follow along to learn the launch date and everything we know about the upcoming iQOO 16 device.
SurveyiQOO 16: Launch date (Tipped)
According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, iQOO 16 is set to be launched in India somewhere between 15 and 17 December. However, keep in mind that the dates mentioned are still speculations, and the exact smartphone launch date is yet to be officially announced.
From what I’ve heard, iQOO 16 will launch in India around December 15–17, 2026. https://t.co/bP3JBZgpCg
— Abhishek Yadav (@yabhishekhd) October 28, 2026
iQOO 16: India price (Expected)
According to initial reports, the upcoming iQOO 16 could cost something around 1 lakh rupees. The prices mentioned above aren’t official and could change during the launch.
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iQOO 16: Specs (Expected)
The iQOO 16 is said to come equipped with a 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED panel with a 165 Hz refresh rate. The display is also expected to reach a peak brightness of 10,000 nits. The handset may also get IP68 and IP69 ratings to keep it protected against dust and water.
The upcoming device is anticipated to draw its power from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and may get paired with an Adreno 850 GPU and a dedicated Q4 gaming chip. Furthermore, rumours suggest that the device may house up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra Pro RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.1 internal storage options.
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Out of the box, the smartphone may run on OriginOS 7, which is an Android 17-based skin. In terms of optics, the device may sport a 50 MP primary camera with OIS, a 50 MP periscope sensor and a 50 MP ultrawide lens. For selfies and video calls, the device may feature a 32MP front camera. The market may also ship the device with an 8,400 mAh cell coupled with 100 W fast charging and 40 W wireless charging. It also supports reverse charging.
