iQOO 16 is launched as the successor to last year’s iQOO 15. Reports say the phone is made official in China and is scheduled to go on sale in October via the Vivo online store. It is offered in multiple color options, including Chasing the Light, Legend, and Racing Track.
The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and runs OriginOS 7 based on Android 17. It features a large Samsung-made AMOLED display with a 6.85-inch size, a 1440x3168 resolution, and a 165Hz refresh rate, with peak brightness claims reaching 10,000 nits for localized highlights. iQOO 16 includes an 8,400mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless fast charging.
Camera specifications are described by outlets as a triple rear camera setup, with additional details varying by report. Overall, coverage emphasizes the flagship performance hardware, high-refresh display, and charging and battery package.
