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iQOO 16 flagship and Pad Ultra gaming hardware updates
Overview
iQOO has expanded its product lineup with several high-capacity battery releases and flagship smartphone launches.
In August 2026, the company launched the Z11 series. In India, the Z11 features a 7,050mAh battery, while the mid-budget Z11xa 5G and Z11x 5G models both offer 7,200mAh batteries. In China, the Z11S was introduced with a 10,000mAh semi-solid-state battery developed with CATL.
On September 29, 2026, iQOO officially launched the iQOO 16 smartphone and the iQOO Pad Ultra tablet in China. Both devices utilize the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and iQOO’s proprietary Q4 gaming chip. The iQOO 16 features a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 10,000 nits peak brightness. It is equipped with an 8,400mAh silicon-anode battery supporting 100W wired and 40W wireless charging, alongside an 8,500mm² vapor chamber cooling system. The iQOO Pad Ultra is an 8.8-inch gaming tablet with a 165Hz OLED display, a 9,020mAh battery, and an active cooling system featuring a built-in 30mm fan.
Ahead of its October 28 launch in China, iQOO announced details for the Neo12 gaming phone. The device will feature a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a Q3 gaming co-processor, and a 9,000mAh ‘Blue Ocean’ battery using fifth-generation silicon anode technology. The Neo12 will also include an ‘Ice-Dome’ cooling system with a visible active cooling fan in the rear camera module and a 2K AMOLED display with a 185Hz refresh rate.
In India, the iQOO 16 is expected to arrive in late 2026, potentially featuring an 8,400mAh battery. Additionally, the iQOO 16R has appeared in Indonesia’s TKDN database, signaling a potential release in early 2027.
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Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iQOO Z11S will feature a 2K resolution display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iQOO Z11S is equipped with a 10,000mAh single-cell battery developed with CATL.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iQOO Z11S will launch in China on August 18.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The iQOO Z11S uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7500-series chipset.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The upcoming iQOO 16 may feature a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The iQOO 16 is expected to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The iQOO 16 is rumored to have an 8500 mAh battery with 100W charging.
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesiQOO Neo12 to launch with 9,000mAh battery and Snapdragon 8 Elite
iQOO will launch the Neo12 on October 28 in China, featuring a 9,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and an active cooling fan for enhanced gaming performance.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesiQOO 16R smartphone prepares for Indonesian release
The iQOO 16R smartphone has registered in Indonesia's TKDN database, featuring 5G support and rumored high-end specs including a 165Hz display and a 10,000 mAh battery.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sourcesiQOO announces flagship smartphone launches in China and India
iQOO is preparing to launch the Neo 12 in China on October 28 and the iQOO 16 in India later this year, featuring high-capacity batteries and advanced Snapdragon processors.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesOnePlus 16 and iQOO 16 launch with high-end specifications
OnePlus 16 and iQOO 16 have launched, featuring advanced camera systems and high-end processors, though iQOO prices have risen due to increased semiconductor and memory chip costs.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesiQOO Neo 12 specifications reveal 9,000mAh battery and gaming hardware
iQOO has revealed specifications for the Neo 12 smartphone, featuring a 9,000mAh battery, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, and a 185Hz 2K Visionox display designed for high-performance gaming.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 9 sourcesiQOO announces Neo 12 gaming smartphone and iQOO 16 India launch
iQOO is preparing to launch the Neo 12 gaming smartphone in China, featuring a 185Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, while also confirming the iQOO 16 flagship will arrive in India.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesiQOO 16 flagship smartphone prepares for global expansion
The iQOO 16 flagship smartphone, featuring a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip and a 2K 165Hz Samsung Everest display, is reportedly undergoing testing in India ahead of a global rollout.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 32 sourcesiQOO launches iQOO 16 smartphone and Pad Ultra tablet
iQOO has unveiled the iQOO 16 smartphone and iQOO Pad Ultra tablet in China, both featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip, 165Hz displays, and advanced cooling for high-end gaming.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesiQOO confirms 165Hz OLED display for Pad Ultra gaming tablet
iQOO has confirmed an 8.8-inch OLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate for its Pad Ultra gaming tablet, ahead of a China launch on September 29, 2026.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesiQOO 16 camera hardware and imaging technology confirmed
iQOO has revealed camera details for the iQOO 16, featuring a 50MP main sensor with 79% more light intake, a 50MP Sony periscope telephoto lens, and CIPA 5.5-rated stabilization.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesiQOO to debut iQOO 16 and Pad Ultra in China
iQOO will launch the iQOO 16 smartphone and iQOO Pad Ultra in China on September 29, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and a high-refresh 2K OLED display.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesiQOO and OnePlus prepare flagship smartphone launches
iQOO and OnePlus are set to launch new flagship smartphones, with iQOO focusing on advanced gaming tech and OnePlus targeting high-end performance with a massive 9000mAh battery.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesiQOO to launch Pad Ultra gaming tablet on September 29
iQOO will launch the iQOO Pad Ultra on September 29, a gaming-focused 8.8-inch tablet featuring a built-in cooling fan and Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesiQOO 16 flagship reveals new design and high-spec display
iQOO has teased the iQOO 16 flagship, featuring a new square camera module and a Samsung-powered 2K display with a 165Hz refresh rate and 10,000 nits peak local brightness.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesiQOO reveals first look at iQOO 16 flagship smartphone
iQOO has revealed its upcoming iQOO 16 flagship smartphone, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro and a 100X zoom camera, with a China launch expected by late September.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 5 sourcesiQOO announces iQOO 16 smartphone and Pad Ultra tablet launch
iQOO has announced the late September launch of its iQOO 16 flagship smartphone and the iQOO Pad Ultra gaming tablet, featuring advanced gaming chips and high-end display technology.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesiQOO launches Z11x 5G smartphone in India with 7200mAh battery
iQOO launched the Z11x 5G in India, featuring a 7200mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo processor, and a 50MP Sony camera, starting at ₹28,999.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 14 sourcesiQOO launches Z11xa 5G gaming phone in India
iQOO launched the Z11xa 5G gaming smartphone in India, featuring a 7200mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo chip, and IP69 water resistance.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 6 sourcesiQOO 16 expected to feature self-developed Q4 gaming chip
The upcoming iQOO 16 smartphone is expected to debut the self-developed Q4 gaming chip, enabling hardware-level ray tracing and console-quality lighting effects for mobile gaming.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesiQOO 16 leaks reveal futuristic design and compact tablet
Leaks reveal the iQOO 16 will feature a unique square camera island with triple 50MP sensors, a high-refresh Samsung display, and a large 8,500mAh battery. A new compact tablet is also expected.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesiQOO expected to launch iQOO 16 and new mini tablet in September
iQOO is reportedly planning a September launch for the iQOO 16 smartphone and a new mini tablet, both expected to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesiQOO launches Z11S smartphone with 10,000mAh battery
iQOO has launched the Z11S smartphone, featuring a 10,000mAh battery, MediaTek Dimensity 7500 chip, and a 144Hz AMOLED display.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 19 sourcesiQOO launches Z11 and Z11S smartphones with high-capacity batteries
iQOO has launched several new smartphones, including the Z11 in India with a 7,050mAh battery and the Z11S in China featuring a massive 10,000mAh battery.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesiQOO unveils X concept smartphone and leaks iQOO 16 specs
iQOO showcases the iQOO X concept with a 15,000 mAh battery and reveals leaks for the upcoming iQOO 16 series featuring high-refresh Samsung displays and large-capacity batteries.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 16 sourcesiQOO leaks reveal specs for Neo 11 Ultra and iQOO 16 models
Leaks reveal upcoming iQOO smartphone specs, including the Neo 11 Ultra with a 9,100mAh battery and the iQOO 16 featuring a 165Hz display and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 10 sourcesiQOO to launch Neo11 Ultra and Z11S smartphones in China
iQOO will launch the Neo11 Ultra and Z11S in China on August 18, featuring custom 3nm MediaTek chips and massive batteries up to 10,000mAh.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 7 sourcesiQOO announces Z11 launch in India and Neo 11 Ultra leaks
iQOO is set to launch the Z11 in India on August 20, featuring AI tools and a 7050mAh battery, while leaks reveal the Neo 11 Ultra in China will boast a massive 9,100mAh battery.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesiQOO 16T leaks reveal 200MP camera and hybrid cooling
Leaked specifications for the upcoming iQOO 16T suggest it will feature a 200MP primary camera and a hybrid liquid-air cooling system, potentially powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.
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