iQOO CEO Nipun Marya confirmed at India Mobile Congress 2026 that the iQOO 16 will launch in India soon, but gave no date.
Digit said a launch could come in December 2026 or early 2027, and that it expects a price under ₹1 lakh. Those are expectations, not announcements. Details are based on Beebom.
iQOO 16 expected specifications
| Feature | Expected |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED, 165Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Rear cameras | Three 50MP cameras |
| Front camera | 32MP |
| Battery | 8,400mAh, 100W wired, 40W wireless |
| Software | OriginOS 7 |
None of these are confirmed for India.
What to expect
Earlier leaks suggested iQOO was testing the device in India.
This is one of the few confirmed flagship launches for the coming months, at a time when OnePlus has not committed to bringing the OnePlus 16 here.
iQOO’s current phones in India include the iQOO Z11 5G, launched in August at ₹34,999 with 90W charging. In China, it has launched the Neo 11 Ultra with a 9,100mAh battery, which has not been announced for India. OnePlus has launched the OnePlus 16 in China with a 9,000mAh battery, but has not confirmed it for India either.
The iQOO 16 has since launched in China, starting at ¥5,999 for 12GB + 256GB, with a 6.85-inch 2K 165Hz display, three 50MP rear cameras and an 8,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging, Smartprix reported. That matches the specifications expected for India, but a China price converted to rupees is not an Indian price, and iQOO has still not announced a date here.
Why it matters for mobile shops
Customers planning a premium Android may ask about this phone. The honest answer is that it is coming, without a date or price. We will update this page when iQOO announces them.
Correction (November 1, 2026): An earlier version implied an India launch date had been set. It has not.
