Smartphone manufacturer iQOO has launched its latest flagship device, the iQOO 16, in China. Built with a focus on sustained mobile gaming performance, the handset introduces top-tier processor specifications alongside a large-capacity battery designed to handle heavy daily computing workloads. Pricing for the new model starts at CNY 5,999 in its base configuration.
Flagship Silicon and Thermal System
The iQOO 16 is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, built on a 2nm process capable of reaching clock speeds up to 5.01GHz. To maintain high performance during extended use, the phone combines LPDDR5X Ultra Pro RAM and UFS 4.1 storage with a dedicated Q4 gaming chip and an 8,500mm² vapor chamber cooling system.
Display Specs and Power Architecture
The device features a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED display with a 3168 x 1440 resolution, a 165Hz LTPO refresh rate, and up to 5,000Hz touch sampling. The screen reaches a full-panel brightness of 2,800 nits and up to 10,000 nits of localized peak brightness. Powering the system is an 8,400 mAh silicon-anode battery supported by 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.
Camera System and Configuration Pricing
For imaging, the handset carries a triple rear camera array featuring three 50MP sensors covering wide, ultrawide, and 3x periscope telephoto focal lengths. The unit runs OriginOS 7 based on Android 17 and holds IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance ratings.
In China, pricing ranges from CNY 5,999 up to CNY 8,499 for the top-tier 16GB RAM and 1TB storage configuration. While international certifications have been reported, iQOO has not announced plans or timelines for releasing the device outside of China.
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Source: The iQOO 16 raises the bar with a 165Hz display and 8,400mAh cell
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