iQOO has officially confirmed it will launch the iQOO 16 this September, dispelling recent speculation about a potential cancellation. The news comes amid reports from tipsters that rising memory prices were impacting flagship smartphone makers like Vivo, Oppo, Samsung, and OnePlus, according to the original reporting.
New Design and Camera System
The iQOO 16 will feature a distinctive new design, highlighted by a triple-camera setup housed in a square module on the rear. The phone will be available in black and silver colour variants and appears to have a metal frame. iQOO has teased the device with the slogan “Monster Inside,” hinting at its powerful internals.
Key Specifications
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, a 2nm-based chipset.
- Rear Camera: 50MP main sensor with OIS support, 50MP ultrawide sensor, and 50MP 3X telephoto.
- Front Camera: 32MP selfie shooter.
- Battery: 8,400mAh with 100W wired charging support.
- Durability: Expected to feature IP68 and IP69 water and dust resistance ratings.
The iQOO 16 will launch first in China this month. An India launch is speculated for October 2026, though iQOO has not yet confirmed a date. The device may need to undergo BIS certification in India before launch. Pricing is currently unconfirmed, but analysts suggest the iQOO 16 could be priced above Rs 65,000 due to the ongoing memory shortage.
