Highlights
- iQOO 16 leak suggests a triple 50MP rear camera setup with primary, ultra‑wide and periscope telephoto sensors.
- The phone is tipped to feature a 6.85‑inch Samsung 2K display with 165Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and an 8,500mAh battery with 100W charging.
- It is expected to aunch in China by late September or early October.
The iQOO 16 could bring a major camera upgrade along with flagship-level performance and a high refresh rate display. Reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has now shared key details about the upcoming smartphone’s camera setup on Weibo and added to the information already revealed about its display, chipset and design earlier. Here’s everything we know so far.
iQOO 16 Could Feature Triple 50MP Rear Cameras
According to Digital Chat Station’s recent post on Weibo, iQOO 16 is currently being evaluated with a triple rear camera setup featuring three 50-megapixel sensors.
DCS’s post on Weibo.
The primary camera is said to use a 1/1.3-inch 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.68 aperture. This would make it the largest and brightest camera among the three rear sensors. DCS had previously claimed that iQOO could use the OmniVision OV50Q as the main camera sensor.
The ultra-wide camera is reportedly equipped with another 50-megapixel sensor and an f/2.0 aperture. The third camera is expected to be a periscope telephoto unit featuring a 1/1.95-inch 50-megapixel sensor and an f/2.65 aperture.
DCS has also noted that the arrangement of the lenses appears to follow an inverted design. However, the exact telephoto and macro capabilities of the camera system are reportedly still being determined.
iQOO 16 Tipped to Get 2K 165Hz Samsung Display
The latest camera leak comes after Digital Chat Station revealed details about the iQOO 16’s display just days ago. The phone is tipped to feature a 6.85-inch Samsung made flat display with a 2K resolution and 165Hz refresh rate.
DCS’s post on Weibo.
The smartphone could also pack a large 8,500mAh battery with charging support is expected to include 100W wired charging as well as wireless charging.
The smartphone is tipped to use Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro platform, which reportedly carries the SM8975 model number.
According to the tipster, engineering units of the phone retain a similar screen corner shape and frame design compared with its predecessor. However, the rear design is expected to change considerably and the camera module moving to a small square positioned in the upper-left corner. Moreover, this new camera placement is only a part of the new design for the iQOO 16.
The iQOO 16 is also expected to come with a dedicated display chip and 3D ultrasonic fingerprint recognition. The phone could feature 1115-series symmetrical dual speakers and a 0916-series X-axis linear motor.
Other rumoured features include IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance, USB 3.2 connectivity and an AR coating for the display.
iQOO 16 Launch Timeline
The iQOO 16 is expected to launch in China around the end of September or early October. iQOO has yet to officially confirm the launch date or the specifications mentioned in these leaks.
In any case, we can expect more details to surface from both official and unofficial sources in the next few weeks.
