Earlier today, reliable tipster Digital Chat Station shared a Weibo post revealing the key specifications of what appears to be the iQOO 16. Now, a new leak has surfaced, revealing the first details about the iQOO 16 Ultra.

iQOO 16 Ultra’s first details emerge

According to tipster Smart Pikachu, iQOO is expected to follow a dual-variant strategy, including a standard version and a gaming-focused variant. The latter is likely to debut as the iQOO 16 Ultra and could feature a built-in cooling fan, aimed at enhancing sustained performance during gaming. The leak also hints that new gaming accessories are currently in development, further strengthening the brand’s focus on performance-centric devices.

To recall, the iQOO 15 and iQOO 15 Ultra offered largely similar specifications, with the Ultra variant differentiating itself through a larger battery and a gaming-oriented design, including an integrated fan. There is a strong possibility that iQOO could follow a similar approach with the iQOO 16 and 16 Ultra, reserving the more aggressive gaming features for the Ultra model.

iQOO 16 specifications (rumored)

As per Digital Chat Station, the iQOO 16 is expected to feature a 6.85-inch flat display supplied by Samsung Display, possibly using a power-efficient Pol-less panel. The screen is being tested with a 165Hz refresh rate and is likely to support 2K resolution, indicating a strong emphasis on high-performance visuals.

On the performance side, the device is tipped to be powered by the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro (SM8975) chipset. This next-generation processor is expected to deliver significant improvements in both efficiency and gaming capabilities.

For photography, prototype units are said to include a periscope telephoto camera, while the primary camera is currently under evaluation between a 200-megapixel sensor and a 50-megapixel sensor, with the possibility of a larger sensor size. The setup may also include a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.

Notably, the upcoming OnePlus 16 is expected to be a key rival, with similar specifications such as a 165Hz 1.5K OLED panel, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset, and a 200-megapixel triple camera system. Both devices are expected to debut in China around October.

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