Expected SpecificationsFeatureExpected detailsDisplay6.85 inch 2K flat AMOLED, ultra high refresh rateProcessorSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 ProBattery8,500mAhChargingFast charging support (speed unknown)Rear cameras50MP primary plus 50MP ultrawide and 50MP periscope telephoto (rumored)AudioSymmetrical dual stereo speakersHapticsX axis linear motorSecurityUltrasonic in display fingerprint scanner (expected)SoftwareAndroid 17 based OriginOS 7 (China)LaunchExpected later this year in ChinaBased on what's leaked, iQOO looks like it's sticking to its performance first playbook while also layering in more premium flagship touches this time around. Expect a flat 2K display running at an ultra high refresh rate, flagship level cameras, and more advanced haptics. Earlier leaks have also pointed to a Samsung display panel and a sizable vapor chamber cooling setup built specifically with gamers in mind. Again, none of this comes from iQOO directly, so treat it as leak territory for now.Why the iQOO 16 Ultra variant may not arriveAs per the leaks, iQOO might not have an Ultra model for iQOO 16 lineup, will stick to just iQOO 16 and launch will be only that model. IQOO have not confirmed any release, launch details or any other specs of the upcoming devices but tipsters think the iQOO is gonna pack in almost all the flagship hardware into one, not much variants. It seems pretty simple from a buyer's point of view as no over lapping and one flagship.So far, leaks have only really mentioned the iQOO 16 by name, with nothing credible pointing toward an Ultra edition. Until iQOO actually lays out its lineup officially, an Ultra model isn't ruled out entirely, it's just genuinely up in the air right now.Massive 8,500mAh battery could become a major highlightProbably the biggest talking point out of all these leaks is that reported 8,500mAh battery. If it's accurate, the iQOO 16 would be sitting on one of the biggest batteries we've seen in a mainstream flagship phone. Tipsters say the engineering prototype actually manages this without needing an internal cooling fan, which suggests iQOO's betting more on smart thermal management than brute force cooling hardware.A battery that size could seriously extend how long you can game, stream video, or just use the phone normally without reaching for a charger. Fast charging is expected to be part of the package too, though nobody's confirmed exact speeds yet. And as with most leaks this early, the final battery number could still shift a bit before this thing actually ships.Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro expected to power the flagshipThis latest leak also points to Qualcomm's next chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, powering the iQOO 16. Tipsters say it'll be paired with genuinely flagship grade hardware built to deliver strong gaming and AI performance. Earlier reports have also hinted that iQOO might pair this chip with faster memory and storage to keep everything feeling snappier day to day.