# iQOO smartphone product releases and leaks > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iqoo-smartphone-product-releases-and-leaks > Updated: 2026-09-08T02:16:00.000Z. Sources: 51. Developments: 13. Information regarding upcoming iQOO smartphone releases continues to emerge through leaks and official announcements. Early reports focused on the iQOO 16T, which is expected to feature a 200-megapixel primary camera and a hybrid liquid and air cooling system. In India, the iQOO Z11 has been released, featuring a 7,050mAh BlueVolt battery and the MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. In China, iQOO launched the Z11S with a 10,000mAh CATL-developed Blue Ocean battery, and the gaming-focused iQOO Neo11 Ultra, which features a custom 3nm MediaTek Dimensity 9500M chipset. Newer leaks regarding the iQOO 16 flagship suggest a futuristic, mechanical design with a square camera module. The device is expected to feature a 6.85-inch 2K 165Hz Samsung display, potentially utilizing new M16 LEAD AMOLED technology. Performance is expected to be driven by a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip paired with a self-developed Q4 gaming chip. Battery specifications for the iQOO 16 have been updated in recent reports to an 8,400mAh capacity, supporting 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. Expanding the Z11 series in India, iQOO has launched the Z11xa 5G and the Z11x 5G. These mid-budget gaming smartphones feature 7,200mAh batteries with 44W fast charging. The Z11x 5G, targeting the ₹25,000 to ₹30,000 segment, is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400-Turbo 4nm processor and includes a 50MP Sony IMX852 AI-powered main camera. Both models include IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance and are scheduled for sale starting September 14 via Amazon India and other outlets. Following previous teasers, product manager Wang Kan has officially announced that the iQOO 16 flagship and the iQOO Pad Ultra tablet will launch at the end of September. ## Claims - The iQOO Z11S will feature a 2K resolution display with a 144Hz refresh rate. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The iQOO Z11S is equipped with a 10,000mAh single-cell battery developed with CATL. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The iQOO Z11S will launch in China on August 18. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The iQOO Z11S uses a MediaTek Dimensity 7500-series chipset. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The upcoming iQOO 16 may feature a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate. (single source) - The iQOO 16 is expected to use a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor. (single source) - The iQOO 16 is rumored to have an 8500 mAh battery with 100W charging. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-08: iQOO 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. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-announces-iqoo-16-smartphone-and-pad-ultra-tablet-launch ### 2026-09-07: iQOO 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-launches-z11x-5g-smartphone-in-india-with-7200mah-battery ### 2026-09-05: iQOO 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. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-16-leaks-reveal-battery-capacity-and-display-specs ### 2026-09-03: iQOO 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-16-expected-to-feature-self-developed-q4-gaming-chip ### 2026-09-01: iQOO 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-16-leaks-reveal-futuristic-design-and-compact-tablet ### 2026-08-22: iQOO 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-expected-to-launch-iqoo-16-and-new-mini-tablet-in-september ### 2026-08-21: iQOO 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-launches-z11s-smartphone-with-10000mah-battery-1 ### 2026-08-19: iQOO 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. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-launches-z11s-smartphone-with-10000mah-battery ### 2026-08-17: iQOO 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-unveils-x-concept-smartphone-and-leaks-iqoo-16-specs ### 2026-08-15: iQOO 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. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-16-leaks-suggest-165hz-display-and-snapdragon-8-elite-processor ### 2026-08-12: iQOO 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. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vivo-s2-5g-and-oppo-f33-5g-smartphone-comparison ### 2026-08-10: iQOO 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. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-and-oppo-reveal-new-flagship-smartphone-specifications ### 2026-08-10: iQOO 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iqoo-16t-leaks-reveal-200mp-camera-and-hybrid-cooling --- Cite as: iQOO smartphone product releases and leaks. 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