iQOO 16R: 10,000mAh Battery Tipped
India launch signals — what the BIS listing tells us
Spotted on BIS
Model I2606 listed on India's BIS certification site, and on Malaysia's SIRIM database too. Same model number, same phone.
Display (Reported)
6.59-inch AMOLED display with up to 165Hz refresh rate tipped — up from 144Hz on the iQOO 15R.
Chipset (Reported)
Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 tipped — an unreleased chipset. Qualcomm has not launched it yet.
Cooling Fan (Reported)
A built-in active cooling fan is expected, for thermal management during long gaming sessions.
Battery (Reported)
10,000mAh battery tipped — the biggest in its class if true. iQOO is reportedly testing 9,000mAh and 10,000mAh cells.
The Name Question
16R in India, 16s in global markets — same model I2606. Also reported to be a rebrand of the unannounced Z12 Turbo.
Launch Timing (Tipped)
December 2026 unveiling tipped for India. iQOO has NOT confirmed any date.
Price
India price unannounced. Reports say it could cost noticeably more than the iQOO 15R.
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