A recent report revealed that the iQOO 16 moniker has appeared in the IMEI database. While it is expected to launch in October this year, the rumor mill has already started revealing its key specifications. A new Weibo post by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the chipset that will power the device.
iQOO 16’s chipset revealed
Reports have revealed that Qualcomm’s next-generation 2nm chip will arrive in two versions. While the official monikers are yet to be confirmed, these chipsets are tentatively dubbed the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 (SM8950) and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975), respectively.
As mentioned above, DCS claims that the iQOO 16 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro. The tipster also suggests that the device will feature a 2K Samsung display with a flat design and a very high refresh rate. A recent report revealed that the screen may support a 165Hz or 185Hz refresh rate.
The rest of the iQOO 16’s specifications are also expected to be powerful, according to the tipster, but they remain under wraps. Since it is expected to debut later this year, it may come preloaded with OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.
The same source recently revealed that its rear camera setup will be headlined by a 200-megapixel main camera. This sensor will be joined by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
Its base model is expected to feature a 12GB + 256GB configuration. With the rise in memory costs, this variant could be priced at 5,000 Yuan, which is approximately $730.
In related news, iQOO is expected to launch the iQOO 15T by mid-2026 in China. One of the major highlights of this phone is that it may come equipped with a built-in cooling fan.
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