In October 2025, Vivo unveiled the Vivo X300 series, whereas its sub-brand iQOO announced the iQOO 15. It is likely that both companies will apply the same strategy for the next-generation flagships. While the rumor mill has already leaked a few details about the upcoming Vivo X500 series, details about the iQOO 16 have also started surfacing. A new leak, courtesy of tipster Smart Pikachu, has revealed a key detail about the iQOO 16’s display.
iQOO 16 to feature 2K display
According to the tipster, while most next-generation flagships are shifting to 1.5K displays, Vivo is reportedly testing two upcoming phones with 2K screens.
The iQOO 16 hashtag used in the Weibo post suggests that it could retain a higher-resolution 2K display instead of moving to the 1.5K panels many competitors are adopting.
While he has not mentioned the X500 series, a previous leak suggests that the entire lineup would feature 2K resolution displays.
The OnePlus 16 is expected to be one of the major rivals for the iQOO 16. This device is likely to retain the 1.5K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate that were introduced on the OnePlus 15. Some unconfirmed reports suggest that the iQOO 16’s display refresh rate may upgrade to 165Hz.
At present, there is no information about the iQOO 16’s other specifications. Being a performance-focused flagship, it may feature the next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset and a massive battery. Hopefully, upcoming reports will shed more details about the iQOO 16’s innards.
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