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iQOO 16 Could Get Triple 50 Megapixel Cameras With Periscope Telephoto, Leak Suggests

iQOO 16 Could Get Triple 50-Megapixel Cameras With Periscope Telephoto, Leak Suggests

The iQOO 16 is expected to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 17 August 2026 14:26 IST

iQOO 16 Could Get Triple 50-Megapixel Cameras With Periscope Telephoto, Leak Suggests

iQOO 16 may launch with a redesigned camera module than the iQOO 15 (pictured)

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Highlights

The iQOO 16 could launch in China later this year
The phone may get a redesigned camera module
The iQOO 16 could feature a 165Hz 2K display

iQOO 16 is reportedly being tested with a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup, according to a new leak. The latest leak details the sensors and apertures expected across the main, ultrawide and periscope cameras. It also points to a redesigned camera arrangement for the upcoming flagship. The new information adds to earlier reports about the iQOO 16, which is expected to bring several hardware upgrades over the current model. iQOO has not yet officially confirmed the handset or its specifications.

iQOO 16 Camera Leak Reveals 50-Megapixel Main, Ultrawide, Periscope Sensors

Tipster Digital Chat Station (translated from Chinese) claims the iQOO 16 primary camera uses a 1/1.3-inch 50-megapixel sensor with an f/1.68 aperture. The ultrawide camera reportedly uses a 50-megapixel sensor with an f/2.0 aperture. For zoom photography, the engineering unit is said to carry a 50-megapixel periscope camera based on a 1/1.95-inch sensor with an f/2.65 aperture.

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The tipster also suggests that the three cameras could use an inverted arrangement within a smaller square-shaped module in the upper-left corner of the rear panel. However, the exact telephoto range and macro capabilities remain unclear.

iQOO 16 Could Bring 165Hz Display, New Square Camera Module

These new camera details follow earlier reports on the rest of the iQOO 16 hardware. The phone is expected to use a 6.85-inch Samsung flat display with 2K resolution and a 165Hz refresh rate. A dedicated graphics chip is also reportedly under consideration, along with a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, symmetrical dual speakers and an X-axis linear motor.

The iQOO 16 is expected to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC, with earlier reports linking it to the SM8975 model number. The chip could also feature an Adreno 850 GPU and support LPDDR6 and LPDDR5X memory. The handset is tipped to pack an 8,500mAh battery with support for 100W wired charging, while wireless charging is also reportedly in the works. The phone could also offer IP68 and IP69 protection, USB 3.2 connectivity and an AR coating for the display.

iQOO 16T Early Leak Reveals Details of Rear Camera Unit

The iQOO 16 is expected to launch in China around late September or early October, but iQOO has yet to confirm the date or specifications. Its India launch remains uncertain, with rising memory costs reportedly pushing the expected price above Rs. 85,000. The iQOO 15 currently costs Rs. 85,999 in India, up from its Rs. 72,999 launch price.

iQOO 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Brighter, smoother AMOLED display
Excellent all-round performance
Cleaner, refined software experience
Improved cameras
Solid battery life

Bad
Noticeably thick bottom bezel
Black levels are not deepest
Inconsistent low-light portraits

Read detailed iQOO 15 review

Display 6.85-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 7,000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,440x3,168 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More