iQOO 16T tipped to pack Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, built-in cooling fan and 2K Samsung display

The iQOO 16T has reportedly entered testing with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. Ahead of the debut, a fresh leak revealed that the flagship phone may feature a built-in cooling fan and a 2K Samsung display.iQOO 16T is said to be tested with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset. (Image shown: iQOO 15 |Photo: iQOO) The iQOO 16 series may still be a few months away, but the leaks have already started rolling in. After early reports hinted at the arrival of the iQOO 16T, a fresh leak has now revealed some of the phone's biggest expected upgrades. And if the latest information is anything to go by, iQOO appears to be building a phone that gamers could find hard to ignore.According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the iQOO 16T has entered the testing phase. The prototype is reportedly being tested with Qualcomm's upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset, which is expected to power several flagship Android phones next year. Interestingly, iQOO is also said to be evaluating a version powered by MediaTek's next-generation Dimensity 9600 chip, suggesting the company could launch multiple variants.A gaming phone in disguiseThe chipset is only one part of the story. The leak also claims that the iQOO 16T could feature a built-in cooling fan, something that's usually reserved for dedicated gaming smartphones. If true, it would be one of the few mainstream flagship phones to include active cooling instead of relying only on vapour chambers.The phone is also tipped to feature a flat 2K Samsung display, means sharper visuals for gaming, streaming and everyday use. While the exact display size remains unknown, the combination of a high-resolution panel and active cooling suggests iQOO is focusing heavily on sustained performance rather than just benchmark numbers. Since the phone is still in the testing phase, these specifications are not final and could change before the official launch.What about the rest of the iQOO 16 lineupThe standard iQOO 16 is also expected to arrive alongside the 16T. Previous reports suggest it could be powered by a more powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset and pack a massive 8,500mAh battery. There are also rumours that iQOO may skip launching an Ultra model this year due to rising memory costs, making the regular iQOO 16 its flagship offering.There is no official launch date yet, although the iQOO 16 series is widely rumoured to debut around September. Whether the iQOO 16T will make its way to India remains doubtful, as its predecessor – iQOO 15T – never launched in the country.- EndsPublished On: Jul 21, 2026 15:32 IST