iQOO has launched two new high-performance devices in China: the iQOO 16 smartphone and the iQOO Pad Ultra tablet. Both devices focus heavily on gaming, display performance, battery life and fast hardware.
The iQOO 16 comes with a 165Hz Samsung M16 OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, an 8,400mAh battery and a triple rear camera setup. The iQOO Pad Ultra takes a different approach with a compact 8.8-inch OLED display, 165Hz refresh rate and a 9,020mAh battery.
Both devices run Android 17 with iQOO’s latest OriginOS 7 software, making them part of the company’s new generation of performance-focused products.
iQOO 16: Flagship Performance with a Huge Battery
The iQOO 16 features a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 OLED display with a sharp 3168 × 1440 resolution. It supports a 165Hz LTPO refresh rate and 500Hz touch sampling, while instant touch sampling can reach up to 5,000Hz for supported gaming scenarios.
The display can reach up to 10,000 nits of local peak brightness and 2,800 nits of full-screen brightness. It also supports 3,300Hz PWM dimming and has a pixel density of 508ppi.
Powering the phone is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 paired with a Q4 gaming chip. The phone uses LPDDR5X Ultra Pro RAM with speeds of up to 10.7Gbps and UFS 4.1 storage.
One of the biggest highlights is the 8,400mAh battery. It supports 100W wired charging, 40W wireless charging and reverse charging.
For photography, the iQOO 16 has a 32MP front camera. At the back, it gets a 50MP OmniVision OV50Q main camera with OIS and LOFIC, a 50MP ultra-wide camera and a 50MP Sony LYT-600 periscope telephoto camera with OIS. Video recording goes up to 8K, while digital zoom can reach up to 100x.
The phone also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dual 1511 Master Pro stereo speakers, an X+Z dual-axis linear motor, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, an IR blaster and USB 3.2 Gen 1.
It also carries IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings. The phone measures 163.75 × 76.90 × 8.30mm in Track edition, 8.40mm in Legend edition and 8.55mm in Chasing Light edition. Weight ranges from 222.5g to 229.8g depending on the version.
iQOO Pad Ultra: A Compact Gaming Tablet
The iQOO Pad Ultra is designed for users who want a larger screen without moving to a very large tablet. It comes with an 8.8-inch OLED display with a 2304 × 1440 resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate.
The panel supports 500Hz touch sampling and can reach up to 5,000Hz instant touch sampling. It offers up to 4,500 nits of local peak brightness and 1,600 nits of full-screen brightness. The display also supports 10-bit color, a 16:10 aspect ratio and a minimum brightness of just 2 nits.
iQOO has kept the bezels slim at 2.65mm on all four sides, giving the tablet a more immersive look while gaming and watching videos.
The tablet is powered by the same Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 platform along with a Q4 gaming chip. It uses LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
Power comes from a 9,020mAh battery with support for 66W wired charging. For audio and gaming, the tablet gets symmetrical ultra-linear dual stereo speakers, dual X-axis linear motors and a 500Hz high-sensitivity gyroscope.
The iQOO Pad Ultra has an 8MP front camera and a 13MP rear camera. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort output.
The tablet runs Android 17 with OriginOS 7 HD. It measures 197.36 × 126.25 × 5.74mm and weighs 298 grams. It will be available in Star Armor Silver and Ender Black.
iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra Pricing
The iQOO 16 starts at 5,999 CNY in China for the 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Based on the provided conversion, that is around ₹85,820, $900 or €790. The phone is also available in higher storage configurations.
The iQOO 16 pricing is:
12GB + 256GB – 5,999 CNY (around ₹85,820)
12GB + 512GB – 6,799 CNY (around ₹97,265)
16GB + 512GB – 7,499 CNY (around ₹1,07,279)
16GB + 1TB – 8,499 CNY (around ₹1,21,584)
The iQOO 16 comes in Chasing Light, Legend and Track colours.
The iQOO Pad Ultra starts at 6,499 CNY for the 12GB + 256GB model. The top 16GB + 1TB version is priced at 8,999 CNY.
iQOO Pad Ultra pricing is:
12GB + 256GB – 6,499 CNY (around ₹92,980)
16GB + 256GB – 7,199 CNY (around ₹1,03,000)
16GB + 512GB – 7,999 CNY (around ₹1,14,440)
16GB + 1TB – 8,999 CNY (around ₹1,28,740)
The tablet comes in Star Armor Silver and Ender Black colours.
These prices are for the China market. Indian pricing and availability have not been provided in the details above, so the converted figures should not be treated as official India prices.
Quick Specifications
iQOO 16 brings a 6.85-inch 2K-class 165Hz LTPO OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, an 8,400mAh battery, 100W wired charging, 40W wireless charging and a 50MP triple rear camera setup.
iQOO Pad Ultra focuses on gaming with its 8.8-inch 165Hz OLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, 9,020mAh battery and 66W charging. Its compact size and 298-gram weight also make it easier to carry compared with larger gaming tablets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the iQOO 16 price in China?
The iQOO 16 starts at 5,999 CNY for the 12GB + 256GB version and goes up to 8,499 CNY for the 16GB + 1TB model.
What is the iQOO Pad Ultra price in China?
The iQOO Pad Ultra starts at 6,499 CNY for the 12GB + 256GB variant and reaches 8,999 CNY for the 16GB + 1TB version.
What processor does the iQOO 16 use?
The iQOO 16 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 along with a Q4 gaming chip.
What processor does the iQOO Pad Ultra use?
The iQOO Pad Ultra also uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 with a Q4 gaming chip.
Does the iQOO 16 support wireless charging?
Yes. The iQOO 16 supports 40W wireless charging along with 100W wired charging.
What is the battery capacity of the iQOO Pad Ultra?
The iQOO Pad Ultra packs a 9,020mAh battery with 66W wired charging.
Will the iQOO 16 launch in India?
The devices have been launched in China. Official India availability and pricing have not been confirmed in the information provided here.
Passionategeekz Take
With the iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra, iQOO is clearly putting performance and gaming at the centre of its new lineup. The iQOO 16 combines a high-refresh-rate OLED display, flagship hardware, a large 8,400mAh battery and a versatile triple-camera system.
The iQOO Pad Ultra takes the gaming idea into a smaller tablet form factor with a 165Hz OLED screen, flagship chipset and 9,020mAh battery.
Both products have launched in China first, and the big question for users outside China will be their availability and final local pricing. If iQOO brings these devices to India, the iQOO 16 in particular could attract users looking for flagship gaming performance with a very large battery.
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