iQOO 16 leaks: Price in India, launch timeline, specs and everything we know
Follow UsiQOO 16 may arrive with a high-end display and next-gen flagship chipset.
The smartphone is tipped to offer a large battery with fast charging support.
iQOO 16 could debut in India around November to December 2026 with flagship pricing.
iQOO is preparing to refresh its flagship lineup in the Indian market. Although the company is yet to share details regarding the upcoming device, leaks and rumours have painted a clear picture of the upcoming iQOO 16. If the leaks and the rumours are to be trusted, then the upcoming smartphone could feature an AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, and a triple rear camera setup. The device is also expected to pack a large battery and may run on Android 17 out of the box. Follow along with the article to learn more about the upcoming iQOO 16.
SurveyiQOO 16 specs (Expected)
According to tipster Debayan Roy, the upcoming iQOO 16 may feature a 6.85-inch flat AMOLED display with 2K resolution. The screen is expected to support an adaptive refresh rate of up to 165Hz, although some reports suggest it could go as high as 185Hz. The phone is also rumoured to come with ultra-thin symmetrical bezels.
iQOO 16 :
— Debayan Roy (Gadgetsdata) (@Gadgetsdata) May 26, 2026
✅ 2K 165Hz or 185Hz flat LTPO OLED
✅ Samsung OLED with new luminous material
✅ Symmetrical ultra thin bezels
✅ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro
✅ LPDDR6 RAM & possibly UFS 5.0
✅ Full screen ray tracing
✅ 50MP 1/1.3" OIS main 📸 + 50MP UW + 50MP periscope…
The device is anticipated to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor. Moreover, it may come packed with up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage.
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Leaks also claim that the iQOO 16 may come packed with an 8,500mAh battery and may support 100W wired charging. It’s also rumoured that the device may support wireless charging capabilities.
On the software side, the phone may run OriginOS 7 based on Android 17. It is also rumoured to feature IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance, along with a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.
For cameras, leaks suggest the smartphone could include a 50MP main camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor. On the front, it may feature a 32MP selfie camera.
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iQOO 16 India launch timeline and price (Expected)
While the company is yet to share official details regarding the iQOO 16, the early reports point out that the handset could launch in the Indian market between mid-November and December 2026.
Furthermore, the industry watchers believe that it could make its debut with a price tag of around Rs 74,990. However, it could change at the time of launch depending on the bank and card offers provided.
