The iQOO 16R has become the focus of a new leak regarding the Vivo-owned brand iQOO. A tipster on the X platform revealed that iQOO is currently working on two devices. One is a smartphone with the model number PD2618, which has a Chinese variant designated as V2618A; it is speculated that this handset will launch in India under the name iQOO 16R with a different model number. Additionally, a new tablet with the model number DPD2653 is currently under development.
iQOO 16R Leak details
This leak regarding the iQOO 16R surfaced right after the iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra were announced in China a few weeks ago. These devices primarily emphasize peak performance, particularly in gaming, and thermal efficiency. Just yesterday, the head of iQOO India hinted at the potential arrival of the iQOO 16. This phone is powered by Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile chipset to date, the ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6‘.
The iQOO 16R is likely to feature Qualcomm’s flagship ‘Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’ chipset; the new tablet is also expected to house the same chip. Both devices will deliver exceptional performance in terms of gaming and processing. Given that the iQOO 15R utilized the ‘Snapdragon 8 Gen 5’ chip, significant improvements in CPU performance are anticipated for the iQOO 16R, thanks to its ‘Oryon cores.’
Additionally, one can expect faster clock speeds, a powerful GPU with dedicated memory, and higher benchmark scores. The iQOO 15R impressed us, and we believe this upcoming model will prove itself to be an even better device.
In real-world usage, this translates to faster app loading and stable frame rates. The iQOO 16R’s feature list may include Vulkan Shadows support for Delta Force, enabling advanced real-time shadow rendering while reducing processor load. Special optimizations for Infinity Nikki aim to deliver smooth frame rates and gameplay stability. Both devices are listed alongside flagship hardware like the iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra, which boast advanced gaming features.
It runs on OriginOS 7. The software has seen significant improvements, offering smoother transitions and enhanced multitasking capabilities. If you are looking for a performance-oriented smartphone, waiting for the iQOO 16R could be worthwhile. The upcoming iQOO tablet could be well-suited for heavy gaming and content consumption.
