iQOO 16 flagship reveals new design and high-spec display

iQOO has revealed new details regarding its upcoming flagship smartphone, the iQOO 16, which is expected to launch in late September 2026 alongside the iQOO Pad Ultra. The device features a new square camera module design with a triple-camera configuration and a raised lip to protect the lenses. One notable marking on the module is “100x Tele”, though specific zoom capabilities have not been detailed.

The smartphone is set to debut the Samsung Everest Display, utilizing Samsung M16 luminescent material. This panel is reported to be the first mobile display to combine 2K resolution with a 165Hz refresh rate. While the global brightness is listed at 2,800 nits and manual maximum at 1,100 nits, the display can reach a local peak brightness of 10,000 nits.

Other rumored specifications include a 6.85-inch flat screen, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme chipset, and advanced touch sampling rates of up to 5,000 Hz.