iQOO16 has been officially unveiled, arriving in three color options: Light Chaser, Legend, and Track.
Four versions are available, with a starting price of 5,499 yuan after national subsidies. The iQOO16 debuts the world's first 2K 165Hz Samsung Summit display, featuring 2,800 nits global peak brightness and 31% lower power consumption compared to 1.5K screens of the same size.
The device supports over 100 high-frequency 165Hz applications and more than 50 popular games in 165Hz high refresh mode, and leverages iQOO's self-developed Q-flex control technology to reduce touch latency and minimize motion blur during high-speed movement. iQOO has built a "3+2 gaming technology framework," integrating three foundational technology pillars 鈥?graphics, control, and tuning 鈥?with two major scenarios: cross-platform gaming and game live streaming, elevating its technical capabilities into a complete gaming technology system.
Meanwhile, iQOO and Unreal Engine have announced a formal mobile gaming partnership, with both parties set to integrate UE's advanced graphics technology directly into iQOO's software and hardware planning, bringing console-level lighting and high-frame-rate experiences to mobile devices. In terms of gaming visuals, the iQOO16 is equipped with the self-developed esports chip Q4, supporting all-scenario ray tracing, game super-resolution, and super-frame technology in one integrated solution. For controls, it brings PC control optimization technology to mobile for the first time, with the industry-first Q-flex control technology.
The iQOO16 will also be among the first to support Honor of Kings native 165 frames plus extreme graphics quality. It is among the first batch to feature the 2nm flagship chipset 鈥?the Snapdragon 8 Ultimate Edition (6th Gen) 鈥?with a built-in 8.5K VC Ice Dome cooling system. It also adopts the new-generation Monster Super Core Engine, featuring the industry's first self-developed scheduler. In terms of gaming ecosystem, it supports over 100 games with 165Hz super-frame experience.
The iQOO16 extends the gaming experience to more scenarios. Its self-developed PC game emulator supports nearly 100 PC games; the Gaming Space large-screen mode can present a dedicated large-screen gaming space after screen projection, covering over 20 popular mobile games. For live streaming, it covers the complete livestream workflow, offering an exclusive livestream template for Honor of Kings and intelligent creative editing. iQOO has partnered with Douyin for the third consecutive year, jointly optimizing livestream audio experiences in single-phone livestream scenarios. Offline, the iQOO flagship esports arena also opened on September 28, extending product experience, competitive culture, and player social interaction into real-world scenarios.
In terms of imaging, the iQOO16 features a 1/1.3-inch 50-megapixel ultra-sensing large sensor main camera, along with a 50-megapixel Sony super periscope telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel low-distortion ultra-wide-angle lens. It supports vivo's signature color grading, adds two new visual effects 鈥?Bright Face Contour Light and Bright Tone Exhibition Light 鈥?and supports 4K ultra-clear Live Photos.
The iQOO16 runs the all-new OriginOS 7, and comes with an 8,400mAh Blue Ocean large battery, 100W wired flash charging, Universal Esports Network System 3.0, N79 band support, 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Warhammer MAX dual-axis motor, War Drum Master symmetrical dual-speaker Pro, and IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance.
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