iQOO 16: launch date in India
LikelyExpected December 2026 or early 2027 (India). If you want a gaming-focused flagship under ₹1 lakh, it is worth waiting a couple of months for this rather than buying an older flagship now.
Checked 19 October 2026. This page moves to the full phone page, with price and scores, once it goes on sale.
What we know
- Chip
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (expected)
- What's new
- iQOO has confirmed it is coming to India, and leaks point to the newest Snapdragon chip with a large 8,400mAh battery and a 165Hz 2K screen.
Need a phone now? Best iQOO phones on sale
- Our pick: buy this
#1iQOO 15
₹85,999A gaming-focused flagship with a very bright screen, great battery life and long software support.
- Excellent battery life from 7000mAh, with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging.
- Strong main and 3x zoom cameras; the wide-angle and selfie cameras are less sharp.
- Top Snapdragon chip with big cooling, though long-session performance dipped versus last year.
- Speakers are underwhelming, and the India price has risen well above launch.
- OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 5 years of updates • 8.8/10
- Best alternative
#2iQOO 15R
₹53,999A fast gaming phone in a smaller size, with a huge battery and 100W charging.
- Excellent battery life (about 18 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test) and very low drain while gaming.
- Good 50MP main camera, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a vapour chamber handles heavy games easily.
- Basic secondary camera, no zoom, and the price has risen from ₹44,999 to ₹53,999.
- OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 4 years of updates • 8.2/10
#3iQOO Z11x
₹27,999A tough, water-resistant iQOO with a big battery and a capable chip for casual gaming.
- 7200mAh battery lasts well over a day, with 44W charging and bypass charging for gaming.
- 50MP Sony main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only for depth.
- Dimensity 7400 Turbo is quick for daily use and handles popular games well.
- LCD screen instead of AMOLED, and the price has jumped from ₹18,999 at launch to ₹27,999.
- OriginOS 6 (Android 16), 2 years of updates • 7.3/10
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Compare the top two: iQOO 15 vs iQOO 15RCommon questions
- When is iQOO 16 launching in India?
- Expected: December 2026 or early 2027 (India). Status: likely.
- What chip will iQOO 16 have?
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (expected)
- What's new in iQOO 16?
- iQOO has confirmed it is coming to India, and leaks point to the newest Snapdragon chip with a large 8,400mAh battery and a 165Hz 2K screen.
- Should I wait for iQOO 16?
- If you want a gaming-focused flagship under ₹1 lakh, it is worth waiting a couple of months for this rather than buying an older flagship now. If you need a phone now, iQOO 15 (₹85,999) is the best iQOO phone on sale today.