iQOO confirmed the India launch of its upcoming flagship smartphone, iQOO 16, at India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, held in New Delhi. Powered by the all-new Snapdragon® 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Mobile Platform, it marks the beginning of iQOO’s next chapter in premium flagship innovation.
Built on an advanced 2nm process technology, the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 is designed to deliver significant gains in performance and power efficiency, enabling iQOO 16 to push the boundaries of flagship smartphone performance. Representing the pinnacle of iQOO’s flagship portfolio, the iQOO 16 brings together state-of-the-art hardware, intelligent software, and a refined user experience, raising the bar for premium smartphone experiences.
Going beyond performance, with the next-generation Qualcomm® Hexagon™ NPU, iQOO 16 brings flagship-level intelligence and capabilities designed for the future of intelligent smartphone experiences. From AI-powered experiences to advanced imaging and seamless connectivity, every aspect is engineered to deliver a faster, more adaptive, and sophisticated experience for techies who expect the very best from their technology.
This announcement further strengthens the long-standing collaboration between iQOO and Qualcomm, with both brands continuing to push the boundaries of mobile technology and bring next-generation flagship innovation to consumers in India.
Commenting on the announcement, Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO, said, “At iQOO, our focus has always been on bringing the latest technology to consumers and pushing the boundaries of what a smartphone can deliver. Our long-standing partnership with Qualcomm Technologies has been central to this journey. With iQOO 16, we are proud to bring the Snapdragon® 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Mobile Platform to our consumers in India. As we enter the next phase of our flagship journey, we remain committed to delivering innovation that creates real value and keeps the Quest moving forward.”
The iQOO 16 will also be the first iQOO phone to come with OriginOS 7 ‘out of the box’. The new operating system will offer a smoother, more intuitive and productivity-focused experience, with intelligent features designed to make everyday interactions more seamless and responsive.