iQOO 16 vs iQOO 16T
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and iQOO 16T. Comparing iQOO 16 vs iQOO 16T on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO 16 stands against iQOO 16T and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is ₹74,990 and for iQOO 16T is ₹79,990. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 22, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | iQOO 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 8500 mAh, Si/C | 7500 mAh, Si/C |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Price | ₹74,990 | ₹79,990 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 84 / 100 Better Specs | 77 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels Better Resolution | 1260 x 2800 pixels |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP |
| Battery | 8500 mAh Bigger Battery | 7500 mAh |
| Unique Features | Water Resistant Reverse Charging | No No |
General
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 03, 2026 (Expected) | December 29, 2026 (Expected) |
Design
| Bezel less | Yes |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 505 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | ~ 90.4% |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10+ | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes, LTPO |
| Features | 6000nits Brightness | HDR10+, 3500 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR6 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 5 | UFS 4 |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68+IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure, Astro, Tilt Shift, Fish eye | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | OriginOS 6 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Si/C | 7500 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 150W Fast Charging | Yes, 100W FlashCharge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
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