Highlights
- The iQOO 16 has been certified by Indonesia’s SDPPI authority suggesting its global rollout is progressing.
- The smartphone debuted in China with a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, up to 16GB RAM and up to 1TB storage.
- As of now, India launch is tipped for mid-December 2026 although there is no official confirmation.
The iQOO 16 has now received certification from Indonesia’s SDPPI database indicating that its global rollout may be getting closer. Rumours about iQOO 16 India launch have already been doing rounds online with the handset tipped to arrive in the country in mid-December.
Just to recall, iQOO 16 debuted in China earlier in September and features a 2K AMOLED display, Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset and an 8,400mAh battery.
iQOO 16 Spotted on Indonesia’s SDPPI Certification Website
According to tipster Anvin @ZionsAnvin on X, the iQOO 16 received approval from Indonesia’s SDPPI (Directorate General of Resources and Equipment of Post and Information Technology) on November 5.
The certification listing identifies the smartphone with model number I2607 and also mentions PT Vivo Mobile Indonesia. This suggest Vivo is preparing the device for the Indonesian market.
iQOO 16 (I2607) gets approval from Indonesia’s SDPPI.
#iQOO #iQOO16 https://t.co/9aaUY4c7fn
— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) November 5, 2026
The listing also comes amid reports of a wider global rollout including a possible launch in India.
iQOO 16 Specifications and Features
The iQOO 16 was launched in China in September at a starting price of CNY 5,999 (approximately Rs 86,000) for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage variant.
The smartphone features a 6.85-inch AMOLED display with 2K resolution and a refresh rate of up to 165Hz. It is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset paired with up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of internal storage.
For photography, the iQOO 16 has a triple rear camera setup with three 50-megapixel sensors. A 32-megapixel front camera handles selfies and video calls.
The phone packs an 8,400mAh battery and supports 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. It also includes a dedicated Q4 gaming chip and an 8,500 sq mm vapour chamber cooling system to manage heat during demanding tasks and gaming sessions.
Other features include an IP68 and IP69-rated build for dust and water resistance.
iQOO 16 India Launch Timeline (Expected)
The iQOO 16 is tipped to launch in India between December 15 and December 17. However, the company has not officially confirmed the launch date or shared any details about its India availability.
It is also yet to be confirmed if the Indian version will retain all the specifications of the Chinese model or introduce something different.
