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iQOO 16 Leak: The phone will be launched with a powerful 8,500mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip, features leaked
Samira Vishwas | July 15, 2026 10:24 AM CST

iQOO is in constant discussion about its next flagship smartphone iQOO 16. Although the company has not yet announced it officially, but the new leak that has surfaced before the launch has revealed its possible features. According to reports, this smartphone can knock with a large 8,500mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor, dedicated graphics chip and many premium flagship features. If these leaks prove to be true, then iQOO 16 can become the company’s most powerful smartphone in terms of gaming and performance.

Possible features and specifications of iQOO 16
According to Chinese tipster Digital Chat Station, the engineering prototype of the iQOO 16 is being tested with Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor. It is being told that this chipset will be based on the new 2+3+3 Oryon CPU architecture. It is also expected to have Adreno 850 GPU, which will support LPDDR6 and LPDDR5X RAM.

Will get dedicated graphics chip
According to the leak, iQOO 16 can also be provided with a dedicated graphics chip to improve gaming performance. It is expected to provide high-refresh rate gaming, better frame interpolation and great graphics experience.

Premium Dual Speakers and X-Axis Linear Motor
The report claims that iQOO 16 will be provided with 1115 series flagship symmetrical dual stereo speakers. Apart from this, 0916 series X-Axis Linear Motor can also be available for better haptic feedback.

Large 8,500mAh battery
Like earlier reports, this time too it has been claimed that iQOO 16 will have a large battery of 8,500mAh. With such a big battery, this phone can become a better option for long term gaming and multimedia use.

3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and IP69 rating
For security, there is a possibility of getting 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor in the phone. At the same time, the device can come with IP68 and IP69 rating, so that it will provide better protection from water and dust. Apart from this, the phone is also expected to support USB 3.2.

launch timeline
According to the leak, iQOO 16 could be launched in China during September or October 2026. However, there is no official information yet regarding its launch in India. Some reports claim that due to rising memory prices the company may not launch this smartphone in the Indian market. At present there has been no confirmation on this from the company.


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