iQOO 16 vs iQOO Z9 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	iQOO 16	iQOO Z9
key specs
Display	6.85-inch	6.78-inch
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
Front Camera	32-megapixel	16-megapixel
Rear Camera	50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM	12GB	8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Battery Capacity	8400mAh	6000mAh
OS	Android 17	Android 14
Resolution	1,440x3,168 pixels	1260x2800 pixels
general
Brand	iQOO	iQOO
Model	16	Z9
Release date	September 29, 2026	April 24, 2024
AI Enabled	Yes	-
Launched in India	No	No
Form factor	Touchscreen	Touchscreen
Body type	Metal	Plastic
Dimensions (mm)	163.75 x 76.90 x 8.30	163.72 x 75.88 x 7.98
Weight (g)	222.50	194.00
IP rating	IP69	-
Battery capacity (mAh)	8400	6000
Removable battery	No	-
Fast charging	100W Fast Charging	80W Fast Charging
Wireless charging	Yes	-
Wireless Charging Type	40W	-
Colours	Chasing the Light, Legend, and Racing Track	-
display
Refresh Rate	165 Hz	144 Hz
Resolution Standard	FHD+	FHD+
Screen size (inches)	6.85	6.78
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Resolution	1,440x3,168 pixels	1260x2800 pixels
Aspect ratio	19.5:9	-
Pixels per inch (PPI)	508	-
hardware
Processor	octa-core	octa-core
Processor make	Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
RAM	12GB	8GB
Internal storage	256GB	128GB
camera
Rear camera	50-megapixel (f/1.68) + 50-megapixel (f/2.05) + 50-megapixel (f/2.65)	50-megapixel + 2-megapixel
No. of Rear Cameras	3	2
Rear autofocus	Yes	-
Rear flash	Yes	-
Front camera	32-megapixel (f/2.2)	16-megapixel
No. of Front Cameras	1	1
Pop-Up Camera	No	No
Front autofocus	Yes	-
Front flash	No	-
Lens Type (Second Rear Camera)	Ultra Wide-Angle	-
Lens Type (Third Rear Camera)	Telephoto	-
software
Operating system	Android 17	Android 14
Skin	OriginOS 7	OriginOS 4
connectivity
Wi-Fi 7	Yes	-
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes	-
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.40	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes	Yes
Headphones	Type-C	-
Number of SIMs	2	-
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes	-
NFC	-	Yes
sim 1
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	-
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sim 2
SIM Type	Nano-SIM	-
GSM/CDMA	GSM + CDMA	-
4G/ LTE	Yes	-
5G	Yes	-
sensors
Face unlock	Yes	Yes
In-Display Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes	-
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	-
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes

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