The iQOO 16 has appeared in the IMEI database with a new model number, suggesting the flagship smartphone is moving closer to launch.
According to a report from PassionateGeekz, the device carries the model number I2601 and is listed under the marketing name iQOO 16.
The database entry indicates that iQOO may be testing regional variants for India and global markets.
Expected specifications and launch timeline
Leaks suggest the iQOO 16 could feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset.
The phone is rumored to sport a 6.85-inch Samsung OLED display with 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate, along with an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Camera details from tipsters point to a 50-megapixel primary sensor with a 1/1.3-inch sensor, a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto camera, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens.
The device is expected to pack a battery larger than 8,000mAh and run Android 17 with OriginOS 7.
As for availability, the iQOO 16 is expected to debut in China around October, with an India launch likely in November or December.
