Highlights
- The iQOO 16 has appeared on the Bluetooth SIG certification platform, suggesting an upcoming global rollout.
- The phone is expected to include a 6.85-inch 2K+ Samsung M16 LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, up to 16GB RAM and triple 50MP rear camera setup.
- The iQOO 16 is expected to launch in December 2026 though official details remain unconfirmed.
The iQOO 16 appears to be moving closer to its global launch with the smartphone now reportedly spotted on the Bluetooth SIG certification website. The listing reveals the model number I2607 and suggest that the flagship phone could arrive in India and other markets outside China in the coming weeks.
iQOO 16 Receives Bluetooth SIG Certification
As per details shared by tipster Anvin @ZionsAnvin on X, The iQOO 16 has reportedly received Bluetooth SIG certification under the model number I2607. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) oversees Bluetooth technology standards and certification and the database is usually considered a useful source for upcoming devices.
iQOO 16 (I2607) bags Bluetooth SIG certification before December launch.
#iQOO #iQOO16 https://t.co/cSk3qxejCv
— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) November 2, 2026
The listing suggest that iQOO is preparing to introduce the smartphone beyond China. However, the certification itself does not confirm the phone’s final specifications, pricing, or launch date.
Earlier, a Geekbench listing claimed to belong to the global or Indian variant of the iQOO 16 has also made an appearance revealing key details.
iQOO 16 Expected Specifications
The iQOO 16 is expected to retain most of the hardware features of its Chinese counterpart. Based on the available details, the smartphone could feature a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 LTPO AMOLED display with a 2K+ resolution of 3168 × 1440 pixels.
The iQOO 16 is expected to use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 2nm mobile platform paired with an Adreno 850 GPU and a Q4 gaming chip. The reported memory options include 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra and 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Pro RAM. On the software front, the phone is tipped to run Android 17 with OriginOS 7.
For photography, the iQOO 16 is expected to feature a triple rear camera setup including a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. It could feature a 32-megapixel front camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
The iQOO 16 is tipped to pack an 8,400mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
These specifications are based on reports about the Chinese model and the expected global variant. The final configuration for India has not been confirmed.
iQOO 16 Launch in India
The iQOO 16 is expected to launch in India in December 2026 although iQOO has not announced an official date. We will have to wait for an official announcement from iQOO to confirm the India launch date, pricing and specifications.
