iQOO teases flagship launch in India, likely iQOO 16

iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya posted a cryptic teaser on X hinting at an upcoming flagship launch in India, most likely the iQOO 16. The phone is expected with a 6.85-inch 165Hz 2K+ LTPO AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, an 8,400mAh battery and a sub-Rs 1 lakh price, launching in December 2026 or early 2027.

• iQOO India CEO's teaser hints at an iQOO 16 launch in India
• Expected 6.85-inch 165Hz 2K+ AMOLED screen and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
• 8,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging
• Price tipped under Rs 1 lakh, launch in December 2026 or early 2027