Highlights
- Leak suggests iQOO 16T may feature Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 with Dimensity 9600 also being tested as a backup/variant.
- Other rumoured features include built-in cooling fan for gaming performance and flat Samsung 2K display.
- The phone is currently under development in China as part of iQOO’s large-screen lineup.
The rumour mill surrounding the upcoming iQOO 16T continues to gain momentum. A fresh leak has now revealed several key hardware details, suggesting that the smartphone could arrive with Qualcomm’s next-generation chipset, a built-in cooling fan and a high-resolution Samsung display. These new details add to earlier reports that claimed the phone is already under development in China.
While iQOO has not officially confirmed any specifications, the latest rumours provide a clearer picture of what users can expect from the upcoming T-series device. Here’s more on what we know so far.
iQOO 16T Latest Leak Reveals Key Hardware
According to the latest post by tipster Digital Chat Station on Weibo, the iQOO 16T is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor carrying the model number SM8950. Built on a 2nm manufacturing process, the chipset is expected to deliver notable improvements in performance and power efficiency over its predecessor.
Interestingly, the tipster also mentions MediaTek’s Dimensity 9600 as a possible backup chipset. It remains unclear whether iQOO is testing multiple hardware configurations during development or considering different variants of the smartphone.
Another major highlight is the inclusion of a built-in cooling fan. If this rumour proves accurate, the feature could help keep temperatures under control during extended gaming sessions and other demanding workloads.
It further suggests that the smartphone may feature a flat Samsung display with 2K resolution. Although the exact panel size has not been confirmed in this leak, it aligns with information that surfaced earlier.
iQOO 16T – What Else We Know?
Previous reports by tipster Smart Pikachu on Wiebo claimed that iQOO has started developing the iQOO 16T in China as part of its strategy to expand its lineup of large-screen smartphones. The company is reportedly aiming to attract users looking for an immersive display and strong gaming performance.
Industry sources have suggested that the handset is currently in development, although many technical specifications remain under wraps.
Earlier rumours also indicated that the iQOO 16T could inherit the display used in the iQOO Neo 12. If that happens, the phone may feature a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a 2K resolution. Such a move would follow iQOO’s previous approach as the iQOO 15T reportedly adopted the same 6.82-inch display panel found in the iQOO Neo 11 series.
However, all of these specifications are based on leaks and rumours at this stage. iQOO is yet to officially announce the device or confirm its launch timeline. We can expect more details to emerge in the coming weeks.
