Overview
NeoScore
8.2
#216 of 5476
- Design & display
- 7.7
- Performance & hardware
- 10.0
- Camera
- 8.3
- Connectivity
- 7.0
- Battery & charging
- 8.2
Strengths
- Its performance is among the best of its time, with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16 GB of RAM.
- The display delivers 165 Hz and 508 ppi, both among the best figures of its time.
- The camera combines a 1/1.3″ sensor, f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 3x optical zoom.
Weak points
- At 227 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.85″AMOLED1,440 × 3,168 px165 Hz
- Design
- 227 g76.8 mm163.7 mm8.7 mm
- Performance
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 516 GB RAM1,000 GB
- Battery
- 8,400 mAh120 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.6850 Mpx · f/250 Mpx · f/2.65selfie 32 Mpx
- Software
- Android 16
Evidence-based overview
iQOO 16 technical sheet
The iQOO 16 is aimed at buyers seeking a high-end phone for gaming and demanding workloads. Its main trade-off is weight: at 227 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
It is not out yet. The market expects it on September 29, 2026, and the circulating specifications remain unconfirmed leaks. The 6.85″ AMOLED display combines 165 Hz with 508 ppi, both among the best figures of its time. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16 GB of RAM put performance among the best, while 1 TB of storage exceeds what most phones of its time offer.
The main camera combines a 1/1.3″ sensor, f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 8K video at 30 fps. Its telephoto camera adds 3x optical zoom, better than most phones of its time, and the camera setup is among the best. An 8400 mAh battery is larger than what most phones offer; 120 W wired charging and 40 W wireless charging are also strong points. Connectivity is typical overall, although Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and Dual SIM are included. With a NeoScore of 8.2, the iQOO 16 suits buyers who prioritize performance, a fast high-density display, versatile cameras and rapid charging.
Highlights
- 1Its performance is among the best of its time, with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16 GB of RAM.
- 2The display delivers 165 Hz and 508 ppi, both among the best figures of its time.
- 3The camera combines a 1/1.3″ sensor, f/1.68 aperture, optical stabilization and 3x optical zoom.
- 4Its 8400 mAh battery exceeds most phones of its time, while 120 W charging is among the fastest.
Things to consider
- 1At 227 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
iQOO
Technical specifications
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 8,400 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 120 W
- Battery Features
- Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable
- Wireless charging power
- 40 W
Design
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- Body Width
- 76.8 mm
- Body Height
- 163.7 mm
- Weight
- 227 g
- Resistance Features
- IP68
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Performance
- Processor Model
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
- Processor Process Size
- 2 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Qualcomm Adreno 850
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 5.1 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1,000 GB
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 4,327
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 12,873
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- RAM Type
- DDR6
- Expandable Storage
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Display
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,800 nits
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Display Diagonal
- 6.85″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,168 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 508 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- Touch Sampling Rate
- 500 Hz
- Display Features
- LTPO, HDR10, Touchscreen
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope
Software
- Operating System
- Android 16
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 16
- Direct OS Updates
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual SIM
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- Connectivity Features
- NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0
- USB Version
- USB 2.0
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- LDAC, Stereo Speakers
Automated technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.
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iQOO 16
Design & display
7.7
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 165 Hz
- 10.0
- Display Pixel Density 508 ppi
- 10.0
- Peak Display Brightness 2,800 nits
- 10.0
- Display Features LTPO, HDR10, Touchscreen
- 1.5
- Weight 227 g
- 3.5
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Body Thickness 8.7 mm
- 6.6
Performance & hardware
10.0
- RAM Capacity 16 GB
- 10.0
- Storage Type UFS 4.1
- 10.0
- Processor Process Size 2 nm
- 10.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 1,000 GB
- 10.0
Camera
8.3
- Sensor Size 1/1.3″
- 8.5
- Aperture f/1.68
- 8.6
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- 7.0
- Camera Features Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
- 0.0
Connectivity
7.0
- Connectivity Features NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0
- 2.5
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- 10.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6
- 10.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
- 7.5
- SIM Configurations Dual SIM
- 7.5
Battery & charging
8.2
- Battery Capacity 8,400 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 120 W
- 9.5
- Wireless charging power 40 W
- 8.5
- Battery Features Battery Level Indicator, Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Rechargeable
- 0.0
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- Design & display
- 7.73
- Performance & hardware
- 9.99
- Camera
- 8.32
- Connectivity
- 7.03
- Battery & charging
- 8.15
- NeoScore rank
- #216 / 5476
iQOO 16
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.3″
- Video Recording
- 8K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.3″
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.68
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, HDR, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Time-Lapse, Touch Focus
Rear ultrawide camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Aperture
- f/2
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Rear telephoto camera
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.95″
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.65
Sensor
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.95″
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.65
Front camera
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
Sensor
- Resolution
- 32 Mpx
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