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iQOO 16 camera specs confirmed: 79% more light capture with 50MP OV50Q main sensor

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iQOO 16 camera specs confirmed: 79% more light capture with 50MP OV50Q main sensor. Triple 50MP setup and 8,400mAh battery defined for September 29 China launch.

iQOO 16 camera specs confirmed: 79% more light capture with 50MP OV50Q main sensor
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iQOO confirmed the camera hardware for the upcoming iQOO 16, signaling a major shift toward mobile photography for its September 29 launch in China. This focus on imaging capabilities matters because the company claims the new sensor setup captures 79% more light than the previous iQOO 15 model. Buyers who prioritize low-light performance and detailed imaging will find this upgrade directly relevant to their daily usage.

iQOO 16 smartphone camera module close-up
iQOO 16 smartphone camera module close-up

Triple 50MP camera system and 8,400mAh battery defined for September 29 China launch

The device runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset and features a 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED display. This screen delivers a 2K resolution and supports a 165Hz refresh rate for smooth visual output. The phone also ships with OriginOS 7 based on Android 17, ensuring modern software support out of the box.

Specifications

  • Main Camera Sensor: 50MP, 1/1.3-inch, OV50Q
  • Ultrawide Camera: 50MP
  • Telephoto Camera: 50MP, Sony IMX882, 3x optical zoom
  • Display: 6.85-inch Samsung M16 AMOLED, 2K resolution, 165Hz refresh rate
  • Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6

iQOO equipped the iQOO 16 with a triple 50-megapixel camera system to handle various shooting scenarios. The main camera uses a 1/1.3-inch OV50Q sensor, while an ultrawide lens also provides 50 megapixels of resolution. A periscope telephoto camera utilizes a Sony IMX882 sensor to deliver 3x optical zoom capabilities.

The company states that the combination of the larger sensor, improved processing, and stabilization produces better detail in bright areas while retaining information in darker parts of an image. The camera system benefits from CIPA 5.5-rated stabilization to reduce blur during handheld shots. The device also includes an IP68/69 rating for dust and water resistance, along with an ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor.

Powering the device is an 8,400mAh battery that supports 100W wired charging and 50W wireless charging. iQOO will offer the phone in multiple configurations, including 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB options. We have been tracking iQOO 16 closely — see our earlier coverage on OnePlus 16 and iQOO 16 May for context on the launch window. The iQOO 16 is set to launch in China on September 29, 2026, with pricing details yet to be confirmed.

Source: GIZMOCHINA

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