iQOO 16R is expected to arrive as a rebranded version of the iQOO Z12 Turbo.
iQOO 15R runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip
Photo Credit: iQOO
iQOO appears to be preparing a new iQOO 16 series smartphone. While the Vivo sub-brand has yet to confirm its existence, the purported iQOO 16R has surfaced on Indonesia's Tingkat Komponen Dalam Negeri (TKDN) certification website. The entry suggests that its launch could be approaching. The listing reveals iQOO 16R's model number. The smartphone was previously spotted on other certification platforms like the GSMA IMEI database. It is expected to come with a Snapdragon chipset.
An unannounced iQOO smartphone with the model number I2606 has been listed on Indonesia's TKDN certification platform (via AndroidTreasure). It is listed under PT Vivo Mobile Indonesia and iQOO branding. This model number is believed to be associated with the iQOO 16R smartphone.
The certification lists support for GSM, WCDMA, FDD-LTE bands B1, B3, B5, B8 and B28, TDD-LTE bands B40 and B41, along with 5G NR connectivity. However, the database entry does not provide hardware details about the phone. The appearances suggest that iQOO could be preparing the smartphone for launch in multiple global markets.
The model number I2606 had previously appeared in the GSMA IMEI database, where the handset was listed as the iQOO 16R. The device is rumoured to have been spotted on the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) with the same model number.
The iQOO 16R is speculated to arrive as a rebranded version of the iQOO Z12 Turbo, which is expected to launch in China. It is rumoured to feature a 6.59-inch display with a high refresh rate. It could run on a Snapdragon chipset.
The iQOO 16R is expected to come with upgrades over its predecessor, the iQOO 15R, which launched in March this year. The iQOO 15R has a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate. It runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. It features a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700V primary camera and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The handset has a 32-megapixel selfie camera. It features a 7,600mAh battery with support for 100W wired fast charging and bypass charging.
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