# iQOO 16 tipped with 165Hz display, revamped camera design 2026-08-14T16:54:50+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The iQOO 16 is expected to launch in September with a 165Hz refresh rate screen, according to tipster Digital Chat Station. Both gadgets360.com and gsmarena.com report the claim, which says the phone will have a 6.85-inch flat 2K Samsung display, up from 144Hz on the iQOO 15. The rear camera module is said to be redesigned as a small, square-shaped unit in the top-left corner. The tipster also reiterated that the iQOO 16 will be powered by Qualcomm's unannounced 2nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chip. Other leaked features include an 8,500 mAh battery with 100W wired charging, wireless charging, a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, and a dedicated graphics chip. The primary camera is being tested with a 50MP OmniVision OV50Q sensor. The handset was recently spotted on China's 3C certification website, hinting at an imminent launch. ## Coverage - gadgets360.com - gsmarena.com Tags: China, iQOO, Qualcomm Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iqoo-16-tipped-with-2k-165hz-display-and-camera-redesign/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iqoo-16-tipped-with-2k-165hz-display-and-camera-redesign/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.