IQOO 16

Description

The vivo iQOO 16 launched on September 29, 2026, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor and an 8,400mAh battery.

Display

• Size & Type: 6.85-inch AMOLED (Samsung M16 LTPO) flat display
• Resolution: 1440 x 3168 pixels (QHD+ / 2K) at 508 ppi
• Refresh Rate: 165 Hz
• Peak Brightness: 2800 nits with 3300 Hz PWM dimming

Performance & Hardware

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (Octa-core up to 5.01 GHz) with in-house Q4 gaming/supercomputing chip
• RAM & Storage: 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra Pro RAM; 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
• Cooling: 8,500mm² Vapor Chamber (VC) cooling system
• Operating System: OriginOS 7 based on Android 17

Cameras

• Rear Cameras:
  • Primary: 50 MP (OmniVision OV50Q, 1/1.3″ sensor, f/1.68) with OIS and up to 100x digital zoom
  • Telephoto / Periscope: 50 MP (Sony IMX882, f/2.0) with 3x optical zoom and OIS
  • Ultrawide: 50 MP
  • Video: Up to 8K resolution (7680×4320)
• Front Camera: 32 MP selfie camera

Battery & Charging

• Capacity: 8,400 mAh fifth-generation silicon-anode battery
• Charging: 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging

Build & Connectivity

• Dimensions & Weight: 163.75 x 76.9 x 8.3 mm, 222.5 grams
• Durability: IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings
• Security: Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner
• Connectivity: USB Type-C 3.2, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, dual-axis haptic motor, and symmetrical stereo speakers