iQOO is preparing another significant display upgrade for its next flagship smartphone, according to a company executive.
Wang Ken, iQOO Flagship Series Product Manager, emphasized the importance of display brightness in everyday use.
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He noted that balancing brightness, power consumption, and endurance is challenging, but the 2K LEAD OLED panels on the iQOO 15 and 15 Ultra achieved a strong balance.
The executive teased that the iQOO 16 will take things further, though specific details remain undisclosed.
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Expected Display Specifications
The iQOO 15 features Samsung Display's 2K LEAD OLED technology with M14 material, supporting a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 2,600 nits of global peak brightness.
The iQOO 15 Ultra boosts local peak brightness to 8,000 nits while retaining the same display technology.
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A recent leak from tipster Digital Chat Station suggests the iQOO 16 is being tested with a 6.85-inch 2K display with a 165Hz refresh rate, reportedly supplied by Samsung Display.
The iQOO Neo 12 is also expected to feature a 2K panel, possibly a 6.83-inch Visionox display with a 165Hz or 185Hz refresh rate.
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The iQOO 16 is expected to launch in China alongside the Neo 12 by late September or early October, with more display details likely to emerge soon.
