iQOO appears to be preparing another major display upgrade for its next flagship smartphone. A company executive has hinted at what to expect from the iQOO 16, while earlier information has already pointed to a high-end panel.
iQOO 16 display could push brightness and endurance further
iQOO Flagship Series Product Manager Wang Ken has highlighted the importance of display brightness in everyday smartphone use, particularly across different viewing conditions. He explained that balancing brightness, power consumption and long-term endurance has traditionally been difficult, but the company addressed this with the 2K LEAD OLED panels used on the iQOO 15 and iQOO 15 Ultra.
According to the executive, the technology has managed to strike a strong balance between these factors and continues to remain ahead of competing display solutions. He then teased that the iQOO 16 will take things even further, although the exact details were intentionally left undisclosed.
The iQOO 15 introduced Samsung Display’s 2K LEAD OLED technology alongside M14 luminous material. Its panel supports a 144Hz refresh rate, up to 2,600 nits of global peak brightness, up to 1,000 nits of manual brightness and a minimum brightness of 1 nit. The iQOO 15 Ultra takes the local peak brightness figure up to 8,000 nits while retaining the same display technology.
A recent leak by reliable tipster Digital Chat STation revealed that the iQOO 16 is being tested with a 6.85-inch display featuring 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. The panel is reportedly supplied by Samsung Display, which would put the upcoming phone in line with the company’s focus on high-end display hardware.
The iQOO Neo 12 is also expected to receive a 2K panel, with testing reportedly involving a 6.83-inch Visionox display. Its refresh rate could reach either 165Hz or 185Hz, giving iQOO’s upcoming lineup a strong focus on smooth visuals. With the iQOO 16 expected to launch in China alongside the Neo 12 by late September or early October, more display details could emerge soon.
What kind of display upgrade would you like to see on the iQOO 16?
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