iQOO 16 expected to feature self-developed Q4 gaming chip

The upcoming iQOO 16 smartphone is expected to feature the company’s self-developed Q4 gaming chip, designed to bring console-level visual effects to mobile devices. Reports indicate the chip will support hardware-level, full-scenario ray tracing, utilizing virtual point light sources combined with HDR effects to create more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in mobile games.

In addition to enhanced graphics, the device is rumored to include an 8K game screenshot mode with customizable image-quality parameters. Hardware specifications suggest the phone may feature a 6.85-inch 2K 165Hz Samsung flat display. Design leaks point toward a new aesthetic characterized by a square camera module design and a futuristic, mechanical look. Some related vivo models have already entered network registration, potentially signaling the upcoming launch of the iQOO 16 or the vivo X500 series.