iQOO to debut iQOO 16 and Pad Ultra in China

iQOO has announced the upcoming launch of the iQOO 16 smartphone and the iQOO Pad Ultra tablet in China, scheduled for September 29.

The iQOO 16 is expected to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC and will be among the first devices to utilize iQOO’s self-developed Q4 gaming chip. This chip is designed to provide industry-exclusive features such as 2K+ 165fps super-resolution, full-scene ray tracing, and an 8K gaming camera.

Technical specifications for the iQOO 16 include a 2K-resolution OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate, utilizing Samsung’s M16 LEAD 2.0 panel technology. The device is reported to offer peak brightness levels up to 10,000 nits for HDR highlights. Other anticipated features include a triple 50MP rear camera setup, an approximately 8,500mAh battery with 100W fast charging, and the OriginOS 7 operating system.

Alongside the smartphone, the company will introduce the iQOO Pad Ultra and an iQOO Gaming Headset, aiming to expand its device ecosystem.