iQOO 16 Design Leak Reveals UFO Camera Module and New Compact Tablet

The upcoming iQOO 16 flagship smartphone will likely feature a completely redesigned exterior. Recent information shared by prominent industry tipster Digital Chat Station shows a heavily modified rear camera section. Instead of the separate circular lenses used on the older iQOO 15, the new device uses a square module with heavily rounded corners. The three internal cameras connect visually inside this module, creating a shape that many hardware watchers compare to a UFO. Additional mechanical textures around the outer edges give the phone a highly technical appearance.

Upgraded Camera and Display Hardware

The leak suggests the manufacturer will equip the iQOO 16 with three separate 50-megapixel sensors. The main shooter reportedly uses a large 1/1.3-inch sensor with an f/1.68 aperture. The ultrawide and periscope telephoto lenses will also utilize 50-megapixel units. Giving all three lenses identical megapixel counts provides users with better image consistency across different zoom ranges.

On the front, the phone is expected to carry a 6.85-inch flat panel manufactured by Samsung. This screen offers a 2K resolution and an extremely fast 165Hz refresh rate. The higher refresh rate makes the device highly appealing to mobile gamers who need smooth visuals during fast-paced action. You can see how other Android makers approach display technology by reading our coverage detailing how Huawei redefined the foldable market with its Pura X View screen.

Massive Battery and Processing Power

Internal specifications look equally impressive. The phone will likely run on the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro processor from Qualcomm. To support that heavy computing load, the engineering team reportedly packed an 8,500mAh battery into the chassis. The device supports 100W wired charging along with fast wireless charging capabilities.

Other expected premium features include a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IP68 and IP69 water resistance ratings, and dual stereo speakers. Building phones with massive batteries requires careful engineering to prevent overheating, a physical constraint we noticed when Dell introduced its new 14s laptop as a MacBook Neo alternative at IFA 2026.

A New Compact Gaming Tablet

Alongside the phone leak, an official iQOO Product Manager named Wang Ken teased a brand new compact tablet on Chinese social media. The executive posted images showing a small screen device aimed squarely at the mobile gaming community. Regulatory filings suggest this tablet carries a standard Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor and an active internal cooling fan to keep temperatures low during heavy gaming sessions.

The tablet will likely feature an OLED screen, very thin bezels, and Wi-Fi-only connectivity. Releasing a smaller, highly capable tablet gives consumers an option that is easier to hold for long periods compared to traditional massive screens.

Both the iQOO 16 and the unnamed compact tablet are expected to launch in China sometime around October 2026. A wider international release usually follows a few weeks after the initial domestic debut.

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