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iQOO 16 Coming Soon to India with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen-6 Chipset
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CNBC Awaaz•12-10-2026, 16:41
iQOO 16 Coming Soon to India with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen-6 Chipset
- •iQOO 16 is set to launch in India featuring the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen-6 chipset and a Q4 supercomputing chip for advanced gaming and computing.
- •The smartphone is expected to boast a 6.85-inch 2K Samsung M16 LTPO OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals.
- •It is rumored to house a massive 8400mAh battery supporting 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
- •The camera setup likely includes a triple 50MP rear camera system and a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- •The device may offer an IP69 rating, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 port, and run on OriginOS 7 based on Android 17.
Key Questions Answered
The iQOO 16 smartphone in India will be equipped with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset.
The iQOO 16 has been showcased in three color variants: Chasing Lights, Legend, and Racing Track. Specifically, the Chasing Lights model features a 3D lighting effect that reveals holographic red and blue patterns when moved.
The iQOO 16 is expected to feature a massive 8,400mAh battery supporting 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging.
