iQOO 16 Launched in China: 2K 165Hz Display, 8,400mAh Battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
The iQOO 16 comes with a 6.85-inch 2K 165Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, 8,400mAh battery, 100W wired charging and a 50MP triple rear camera setup.
iQOO has launched its new flagship smartphone, the iQOO 16, in China. According to the information shared on the iQOO Community, the smartphone focuses heavily on performance, gaming and battery life. It combines a high-refresh-rate 2K display with a powerful Snapdragon chipset and a large 8,400mAh battery.
iQOO 16 Specifications
The iQOO 16 features a 6.85-inch 2K (3168×1440) LTPO OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. According to the community post, the display offers up to 5,000 nits peak brightness, a 2,800Hz touch sampling rate and up to 10,000 nits local peak brightness.
For performance, the smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset. It is paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The phone also comes with a dedicated gaming chip and G-Flex touch technology, which are designed to enhance the gaming experience.
8,400mAh Battery and Fast Charging
One of the biggest highlights of the iQOO 16 is its 8,400mAh battery. The phone supports 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. It also features a USB 3.2 Gen 1 port.
Camera Setup
For photography, the iQOO 16 gets a 32MP front camera. On the rear, there is a 50MP OmniVision OV50Q main camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor. The main camera is accompanied by a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto camera.
The smartphone also includes Android 17-based OriginOS 7, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dual 1511 Master Pro stereo speakers, NFC, an IR blaster, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. The device also comes with IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance.
iQOO 16 Price in China
According to the iQOO Community post, the smartphone is priced as follows:
- 12GB + 256GB: ¥5,999 ≈ ₹86,000
- 12GB + 512GB: ¥6,799 ≈ ₹97,500
- 16GB + 512GB: ¥7,499 ≈ ₹1,07,500
- 16GB + 1TB: ¥8,499 ≈ ₹1,21,800
The iQOO 16 is available in Chasing Light, Legend and Track colour options.
Conclusion
Overall, the iQOO 16 brings a strong flagship package with its 2K 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, huge 8,400mAh battery and 50MP triple-camera system. With features such as 100W wired charging, 40W wireless charging and gaming-focused technologies, the phone appears to be aimed particularly at users who want high performance and long battery life.
