Highlights
- iQOO 16 is reportedly arriving in India by mid-December.
- The upcoming smartphone could be priced above Rs 1 lakh in India.
- The phone could feature a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED display with 2K resolution and an upgraded 165Hz refresh rate.
iQOO 16 is creating a lot of excitement among smartphone fans, with new rumours pointing to an Indian debut in mid-December. While the tipster claims that the phone would be released between December 15 and 17, official confirmation from iQOO on the specific date is still expected.
iQOO has officially teased its iQOO 16 handset and announced its release in India. However, the exact debut date and official Indian pricing are yet unknown.
iQOO 16 India Launch Timeline (Expected)
According to the tipster Abhishek Yadav, iQOO 16 would come in India in mid-December. If these rumours are genuine, pre-orders and teaser ads should start surfacing on social media and key retail sites in the first week of December.
iQOO 16 India Price (Expected)
iQOO has not yet released final pricing, but reports suggest that the iQOO 16 price in India could be higher than its predecessor, iQOO 15, which starts at Rs 85,999 for the 12GB + 256GB storage model.
iQOO 16 Specifications (Expected for India)
The iQOO 16 has already been released in China with 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED display. It has a refresh rate of up to 165Hz and is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 CPU. It also packs an 8,400mAh battery and 50MP rear cameras and runs Origin OS 7.
However, these specifications are based on the China model and the confirmed specifications. iQOO has not yet announced the full specifications of the Indian model, thus certain features may change when the phone is released in the country.
165Hz 2K Display
iQOO 16 is expected to sport the same 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED display as its Chinese counterpart. The handset has a 2K resolution and an upgraded 165Hz refresh rate, which makes the images look better and the touch response better.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Processor
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor powers the iQOO 16. It has LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, UFS 4.1 storage and a dedicated Q4 game chip to make mobile gaming seamless.
8,400mAh Battery and Fast Charging
iQOO has also increased the iQOO 16’s battery capacity from 7,000mAh to 8,400mAh. The battery cell is paired with 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging support.
Triple 50MP Rear Cameras
The iQOO 16 is equipped with a 50MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP periscope telephoto camera with a 3x optical zoom. These specifications are largely identical to those of the iQOO 15.
OriginOS 7 and Software Features
In China, the iQOO 16 runs on OriginOS 7 based on Android 17. The software capabilities have been verified on the Chinese version, but iQOO has yet to reveal the software setup or the custom interface for the Indian edition.
iQOO 16 vs iQOO 15: What Has Changed?
The iQOO 16 brings more upgrades in many important ways than the iQOO 15. The battery capacity could go from 7,000mAh to 8,400mAh. The screen also refreshes at 165Hz instead of 144Hz. The latest model has Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 CPU, and a new Q4 gaming chip that speeds up the phone.
iQOO 16 India Sale Date and Availability
The iQOO 16 is expected to hit the market soon, following the leaked announcement in
mid-December. Official details on pre-order offers, bank discounts and exact retail availability across the official iQOO store and e-commerce platforms will be announced at the official launch.
