iQOO appears to be preparing for a new smartphone release in India, as the iQOO 16R—also referred to as the iQOO 16s—has recently surfaced on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification database. The regulatory approval strongly hints that the smartphone will launch in India soon, notably appearing on the certification platform ahead of the standard iQOO 16 model.
According to industry rumours, the iQOO 16R is expected to arrive as a rebranded version of the iQOO Z12 Turbo. Key hardware details mentioned in recent leaks include a 6.59-inch display with a 165Hz refresh rate and a next-generation Snapdragon processor under the hood.
Despite the recent regulatory sighting pointing toward an imminent Indian release, iQOO has not officially confirmed any details regarding the phone’s specifications, pricing, or launch date. Further updates are expected as the brand officially begins teasing the device for the Indian market.
