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iQOO 16R tipped for India with flagship Snapdragon chip, with a gaming-focused tablet also reportedly in the works
iQOO 15R's India price has risen from Rs 44,999 at launch to Rs 53,999 due to memory shortages. A leak suggests the iQOO 16R phone and a gaming tablet could follow in India with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
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The numbers
Figures from 91mobiles,
| Tipped phone model number: | PD2618 |
|---|---|
| Tipped tablet model number: | DPD2653 |
Why it matters for the brand
A gaming tablet (DPD2653) alongside the 16R (PD2618) would extend iQOO's gaming push beyond phones, and the memory-driven price rise points to supply security as the main lever for any partnership or sourcing discussion.
What to track next
- An official iQOO India teaser or launch-date announcement for the 16R
- Certification or retail-listing leaks that confirm PD2618 or DPD2653 and their memory configurations
- Any further change to the iQOO 15R's Rs 53,999 price, up or down
- Rival brands in India repricing comparable phones, with memory shortages cited
- Reports of memory supply easing or tightening from handset makers
Likely next moves
Our read of what comes next — analysis, not reported by the source.
- iQOO is likely to tease the 16R on its India channels before any formal launch date, with the flagship Snapdragon chip and gaming performance as the lead message.
- Expect iQOO to price the 16R above the iQOO 15R's Rs 44,999 launch price, citing memory costs, while keeping the 15R on sale at Rs 53,999 for now.
- iQOO may stagger the gaming tablet behind the phone, treating it as a halo accessory for its gaming-focused buyers.
- Rival performance-focused brands in India are likely to hold or raise prices on comparable phones if memory shortages persist, rather than start a price war.
- Retail partners and e-commerce platforms may run bank offers or exchange bonuses on the 15R to offset its higher sticker price.
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