iQOO is reportedly working on two new flagship phones for the Chinese market. The first one is expected to launch next month, while the other will be a next-generation offering likely to debut in October. Here’s a look at the known details of both devices.
iQOO 16’s battery size revealed
The latest leak talks about a new iQOO flagship phone that will feature Qualcomm’s SM8975 processor. It appears the tipster is referring to the iQOO 16, which is rumored to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip.
The tipster claims the engineering prototype does not include a built-in cooling fan, unlike some gaming-focused smartphones. However, the phone could feature a massive battery rated at around 8,500mAh.
It may also feature a 2K flat display with a new customized panel material and an ultra-high refresh rate aimed at improving gaming and multimedia performance. Previous reports have revealed a 6.85-inch Samsung display with a 165Hz refresh rate. Also, the new leak reveals include flagship-grade symmetrical speakers.
For photography, the iQOO 16 may feature a 1/1.3-inch primary camera on the back. It could be accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera. It could also become iQOO’s first device to ship with OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.
iQOO Neo 11S’s June launch tipped
A report from last month revealed that a new Neo series phone is in development. As mentioned above, tipster Digital Chat Station claims that this device will debut in June. While the official moniker is still unknown, it is likely to launch as the iQOO Neo 11S or Neo 11 Pro.
In all likelihood, it could be an incremental upgrade over the Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered iQOO Neo 11, which debuted in China in October 2025. Readers are advised to wait for further reports to learn more about the device.
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