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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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As for availability, the iQOO 16 is expected to debut in China around October, with an India launch likely in November or December.
