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iQOO 16R India Launch Seemingly Confirmed as Phone Receives Key Regulatory Certification

iQOO 16R India Launch Seemingly Confirmed as Phone Receives Key Regulatory Certification

iQOO 16R is expected to launch in select global markets as the iQOO 16s.

Written by Dhruv Raghav, Edited by Rohan Pal | Updated: 12 November 2026 12:45 IST

iQOO 16R India Launch Seemingly Confirmed as Phone Receives Key Regulatory Certification

iQOO 16R is expected to join the upcoming iQOO 16 in India

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Highlights

iQOO 16R could be the rebranded iQOO Z12 Turbo version
iQOO 16R might feature a Snapdragon 8 series SoC
iQOO 16R might pack a 10,000mAh battery

iQOO 16 was launched in China earlier this year, in late September, as the Vivo sub-brand's flagship smartphone. The handset was recently showcased in India at India Mobile Congress 2026, confirming its imminent arrival. Now, it appears that the tech firm is also preparing to launch another iQOO 16 series handset in the country, as the rumoured iQOO 16R has been spotted on a certification website in India. The phone is said to be the rebranded version of the iQOO Z12 Turbo, and could debut in other global markets as the iQOO 16s. It is said to pack a notably larger battery than its predecessor.

iQOO 16R Appears on BIS Site With Model Number I2606

Android Treasure reports that an unspecified iQOO smartphone has been spotted on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) website with the model number I2606. The model is said to belong to the rumoured iQOO 16R. The listing on the certification website seemingly confirms the imminent launch of the iQOO 16 series smartphone. However, it does not reveal an exact launch timeline or specifications.

The iQOO smartphone was earlier spotted on Malaysia's SIRIM certification database with the same model. However, the handset is expected to launch in select global markets outside India and China as the iQOO 16s. The smartphone will reportedly be powered by an unreleased Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 chipset from Qualcomm, which might sit below the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoCs.

This Oppo Smartphone Could Launch Soon With a 12,000mAh Battery

Further, leaks suggest that iQOO 16R or iQOO 16s will be launched with a 10,000mAh battery. It might also sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED display that refreshes at up to 165Hz. For thermal management, the smartphone is expected to feature a built-in active cooling fan. Interestingly, the phone has appeared in the BIS database before the imminent arrival of the flagship iQOO 16. Leaks suggest that the phone will be unveiled in the country in December.

In China, the iQOO 16 is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset, which is built on a 2nm process. It features a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with Samsung M16 luminescent material, up to a 165Hz refresh rate, 508 ppi pixel density, and up to 2,800 nits peak brightness in HBM. The smartphone packs an 8,400mAh battery and carries a triple 50-megapixel rear camera system.

iQOO 16

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.85-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

Front Camera 32-megapixel

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

RAM 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 8400mAh

OS Android 17

Resolution 1,440x3,168 pixels

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Dhruv Raghav is currently working as a Senior Sub Editor at Gadgets360. He has previously covered the North American financial markets as a Headline News Correspondent for a major news agency. After taking a sabbatical to prepare for the Civil Services examination, he returned to journalism to cover tech policy, with a special focus on AI laws and online gaming regulation. Now, he is back in Gadgets360 to write features and edit stories. To unwind, he likes to spend time with his PS5, listening ...More