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iQOO announces iQOO 16 with upgraded 50MP 1/1.3" main sensor and flagship-level algorithms, releasing September 29.

According to IT Home, iQOO 16 will be released on September 29 at 19:00 and go on sale, featuring a 50MP 1/1.3-inch main sensor with 79% more light intake than the iQOO 15, along with blue-lab HDR and NICE 3.0 optical reconstruction, plus CIPA 5.5 professional stabilization. The phone also includes 50MP Sony telephoto and 50MP ultra-wide cameras, supports 4K Live, and is planned to be among the first to use Qualcomm’s sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra / Zhizun edition, with three color official images released.

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iQOO announces iQOO 16 with upgraded 50MP 1/1.3" main sensor and flagship-level algorithms, releasing September 29.
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  1. 01iQOO 16 release date and time: September 29 at 19:00 (local time)
  2. 02Main camera upgrade: 50MP 1/1.3-inch sensor with 79% higher light intake versus iQOO 15
  3. 03Cameras include 50MP Sony periscope telephoto and 50MP ultrawide
  4. 044K Live support
  5. 05First batch will use Qualcomm's sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Ultra / Zhizun edition

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