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iQOO 16

It's official

Reveal

The day it is shown to the world

29 September 2026

Confirmed · 6 days ago

For the record, we had guessed 28 Sept 2026 — 1 days too early.

Where it will almost certainly land Still possible, but unlikelyThe higher the shape, the more likely that date.
Where we started Its own release rhythm This line has launched on a steady schedule, so we started from when the next one is due.
Reports behind it 32 separate stories Found across 54 articles. When several sites repeat the same leak, we count it once — otherwise one rumour would look like proof.
Since last time No change Last changed on 28 Sept 2026. We recheck every day, and only write a new forecast down when this answer moves.

What changed our mind

  1. Qualcomm · picked up by Webtekno
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed between 23 Sept 2026 and 31 Oct 2026

    “Qualcomm tarafından aktarılan bilgilere göre Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 ve Extreme Gen 6 işlemcilerinden güç alan ilk akıllı telefonlar önümüzdeki haftalarda pazara sunulacak.” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Did not move our date

    Qualcomm usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 20 days earlier before believing it.

  2. GSMArena
    Reported

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “the iQOO 16 is expected to arrive next month” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +4 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  3. GSMArena
    Reported

    Says revealed between 11 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026

    “The handset will debut later this month alongside the iQOO Pad Ultra.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  4. IT之家 (ITHome) · picked up by GSMArena
    Reported

    Says revealed between 28 Sept 2026 and 4 Oct 2026

    “The iQOO Pad Ultra is set to debut alongside the iQOO 16 in China next week” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +10 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  5. GSMArena
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “The iQOO 16 will launch in China on September 29” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  6. GSMArena
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed between 20 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026

    “the iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra will debut in China toward the end of this month” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  7. new leak · picked up by GSMArena
    Called a rumour Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed sometime in October 2026

    “A new leak suggests the OnePlus 16 will launch in October, rather than September as previously rumored.” Read it ↗
    Brand new source Did not move our date
  8. GSMArena
    Reported

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 is set to launch on September 29 (Tuesday) in China” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  9. GSMArena
    Reported

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “The iQOO 16 and Pad Ultra are also set to use the Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip and are set to launch on September 29.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  10. previous rumors · picked up by GSMArena
    Called a rumour Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “previous rumors claimed the iQOO 16 would launch in September” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    previous rumors usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  11. GSMArena
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “and will go on sale on the same day” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  12. FoneArena
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “officially launch toward the end of September” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    FoneArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 3 days earlier before believing it.

  13. FoneArena
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “scheduled for release at the end of September” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    FoneArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 3 days earlier before believing it.

  14. FoneArena
    Reported

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra will be among the first devices to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, said the company. The devices will be introduced in China on September 29th.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    FoneArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 3 days earlier before believing it.

  15. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 Launch date: September 29, 2026 (confirmed)” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  16. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “The iQOO 16 will be officially unveiled on September 29 at 7pm local time in China” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  17. GizmoChina
    Reported

    Says revealed between 21 Sept 2026 and 31 Oct 2026

    “With the iQOO 16 expected to launch in China alongside the Neo 12 by late September or early October” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +1 site repeated it Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  18. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “The iQOO model is already confirmed to launch in China this month, potentially towards the end of September.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  19. GizmoChina
    Called a rumour

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “Launch date: September 2026 (expected)” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  20. Digital Chat Station · picked up by GizmoChina
    Called a rumour Heard it from someone else

    Says revealed between 1 Sept 2026 and 10 Oct 2026

    “Both devices are expected to launch in China either by the end of this month or in early October.” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Did not move our date

    Digital Chat Station usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 9 days earlier before believing it.

  21. Android Central
    Reported

    Says revealed between 20 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026

    “The iQOO 16 is expected to launch in China sometime near the end of September.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    Android Central usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  22. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “The iQOO 16 is set to bring a stronger focus on photography, with iQOO now revealing key details about its camera hardware and imaging technology. The company has shared new information ahead of the phone’s upcoming lau…” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  23. GizmoChina
    Reported

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “it appears that these devices may go official by the end of the month” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +11 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  24. GizmoChina
    Reported

    Says revealed between 21 Sept 2026 and 7 Oct 2026

    “The same platform is also tipped to power upcoming flagships such as the iQOO 16 and OnePlus 16, which are expected to launch in China by late September or early October.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  25. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “the company says sales will begin immediately after the launch event” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  26. Sammy Fans
    Reported

    Says revealed between 14 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026

    “The phone is anticipated to launch later this month in China.” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Did not move our date

    Sammy Fans usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 38 days earlier before believing it.

  27. IT之家 (ITHome)
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 将于 9 月 29 日 19:00 正式发布” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +10 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  28. IT之家 (ITHome)
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 将首批搭载高通第六代骁龙 8 超级至尊版处理器，新品将于 9 月 29 日发布。” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +10 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  29. IT之家 (ITHome)
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 官方今日宣布 iQOO16 将于 9 月 29 日 19:00 发布” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +1 site repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  30. 爱范儿 (ifanr)
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed sometime in September 2026

    “iQOO 宣布，iQOO 16 手机与 iQOO Pad Ultra 平板将在 9 月底同场发布。” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +1 site repeated it Did not move our date

    爱范儿 (ifanr) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 5 days earlier before believing it.

  31. IT之家 (ITHome) · picked up by 爱范儿 (ifanr)
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 29 September 2026

    “发布会定于 9 月 29 日举行” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +10 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 5 days earlier before believing it.

  32. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says revealed 14 September 2026

    “Scheduled for Sept. 14, the event will also make iQOO the first smartphone brand to hold a display technology communication event at Samsung Display’s headquarters in South Korea.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

Numbers, for the curious

The 80% range runs 22 Sept 2026 to 29 Sept 2026 (7 days wide), with a standard deviation of 3 days. Starting model: series_cadence+coupled (reveal and on-sale dates were solved together, so neither can end up before the other).

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On sale

The day you can actually buy one

29 September 2026

Confirmed · 6 days ago

For the record, we had guessed 30 Sept 2026 — 1 days too late.

Where it will almost certainly land Still possible, but unlikelyThe higher the shape, the more likely that date.
Where we started When vivo usually launches No pattern for this model yet, so we started from the time of year vivo normally picks.
Reports behind it 32 separate stories Found across 54 articles. When several sites repeat the same leak, we count it once — otherwise one rumour would look like proof.
Since last time No change Last changed on 28 Sept 2026. We recheck every day, and only write a new forecast down when this answer moves.

What changed our mind

  1. FoneArena
    Reported

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra will be among the first devices to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 SoC, said the company. The devices will be introduced in China on September 29th.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    FoneArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 3 days earlier before believing it.

  2. GSMArena
    Reported

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “The iQOO 16 and Pad Ultra are also set to use the Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip and are set to launch on September 29.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  3. IT之家 (ITHome) · picked up by 爱范儿 (ifanr)
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “发布会定于 9 月 29 日举行” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +10 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 5 days earlier before believing it.

  4. IT之家 (ITHome)
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 将首批搭载高通第六代骁龙 8 超级至尊版处理器，新品将于 9 月 29 日发布。” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +10 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  5. Qualcomm · picked up by Webtekno
    Reported Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale between 23 Sept 2026 and 31 Oct 2026

    “Qualcomm tarafından aktarılan bilgilere göre Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 ve Extreme Gen 6 işlemcilerinden güç alan ilk akıllı telefonlar önümüzdeki haftalarda pazara sunulacak.” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Did not move our date

    Qualcomm usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 20 days earlier before believing it.

  6. IT之家 (ITHome) · picked up by GSMArena
    Reported

    Says on sale between 28 Sept 2026 and 4 Oct 2026

    “The iQOO Pad Ultra is set to debut alongside the iQOO 16 in China next week” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +10 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  7. GizmoChina
    Reported

    Says on sale between 21 Sept 2026 and 7 Oct 2026

    “The same platform is also tipped to power upcoming flagships such as the iQOO 16 and OnePlus 16, which are expected to launch in China by late September or early October.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  8. GSMArena
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “The iQOO 16 will launch in China on September 29” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  9. Sammy Fans
    Reported

    Says on sale between 14 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026

    “The phone is anticipated to launch later this month in China.” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Did not move our date

    Sammy Fans usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 38 days earlier before believing it.

  10. IT之家 (ITHome)
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 将于 9 月 29 日 19:00 正式发布” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +10 sites repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  11. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “The iQOO 16 will be officially unveiled on September 29 at 7pm local time in China” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  12. GizmoChina
    Reported

    Says on sale between 21 Sept 2026 and 31 Oct 2026

    “With the iQOO 16 expected to launch in China alongside the Neo 12 by late September or early October” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +1 site repeated it Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  13. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 Launch date: September 29, 2026 (confirmed)” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  14. GizmoChina
    Called a rumour

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “Launch date: September 2026 (expected)” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  15. Android Central
    Reported

    Says on sale between 20 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026

    “The iQOO 16 is expected to launch in China sometime near the end of September.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    Android Central usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  16. GSMArena
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale between 20 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026

    “the iQOO 16 and iQOO Pad Ultra will debut in China toward the end of this month” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  17. IT之家 (ITHome)
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 官方今日宣布 iQOO16 将于 9 月 29 日 19:00 发布” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +1 site repeated it Did not move our date

    IT之家 (ITHome) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  18. new leak · picked up by GSMArena
    Called a rumour Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale sometime in October 2026

    “A new leak suggests the OnePlus 16 will launch in October, rather than September as previously rumored.” Read it ↗
    Brand new source Did not move our date
  19. Digital Chat Station · picked up by GizmoChina
    Called a rumour Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale between 1 Sept 2026 and 10 Oct 2026

    “Both devices are expected to launch in China either by the end of this month or in early October.” Read it ↗
    Decent track record Did not move our date

    Digital Chat Station usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 9 days earlier before believing it.

  20. GSMArena
    Reported

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “iQOO 16 is set to launch on September 29 (Tuesday) in China” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  21. GSMArena
    Reported

    Says on sale between 11 Sept 2026 and 30 Sept 2026

    “The handset will debut later this month alongside the iQOO Pad Ultra.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  22. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “The iQOO 16 is set to bring a stronger focus on photography, with iQOO now revealing key details about its camera hardware and imaging technology. The company has shared new information ahead of the phone’s upcoming lau…” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Did not move our date

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  23. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “the company says sales will begin immediately after the launch event” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  24. GSMArena
    Reported

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “the iQOO 16 is expected to arrive next month” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +4 sites repeated it Moved our date 1 day earlier

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  25. FoneArena
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “officially launch toward the end of September” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    FoneArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 3 days earlier before believing it.

  26. 爱范儿 (ifanr)
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “iQOO 宣布，iQOO 16 手机与 iQOO Pad Ultra 平板将在 9 月底同场发布。” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +1 site repeated it Moved our date 1 day earlier

    爱范儿 (ifanr) usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 5 days earlier before believing it.

  27. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “The iQOO model is already confirmed to launch in China this month, potentially towards the end of September.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  28. FoneArena
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “scheduled for release at the end of September” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    FoneArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 3 days earlier before believing it.

  29. GizmoChina
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 14 September 2026

    “Scheduled for Sept. 14, the event will also make iQOO the first smartphone brand to hold a display technology communication event at Samsung Display’s headquarters in South Korea.” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  30. previous rumors · picked up by GSMArena
    Called a rumour Heard it from someone else

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “previous rumors claimed the iQOO 16 would launch in September” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    previous rumors usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

  31. GizmoChina
    Reported

    Says on sale sometime in September 2026

    “it appears that these devices may go official by the end of the month” Read it ↗
    Strong track record +11 sites repeated it Moved our date 1 day earlier

    GizmoChina usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 1 days earlier before believing it.

  32. GSMArena
    Stated as fact

    Says on sale 29 September 2026

    “and will go on sale on the same day” Read it ↗
    Strong track record Moved our date 1 day earlier

    GSMArena usually calls things later than they happen, so we pulled this 2 days earlier before believing it.

Numbers, for the curious

The 80% range runs 28 Sept 2026 to 3 Oct 2026 (5 days wide), with a standard deviation of 2 days. Starting model: manufacturer_seasonal+coupled (reveal and on-sale dates were solved together, so neither can end up before the other).

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What the hardware is

12 of 20 headline specs known so far. Values from a spec database describe a phone that exists; values from articles are what sources claim about one that does not yet. Each row says which it is, and where sources contradict each other we print both figures rather than choosing.

9 specs are reported two different ways. Those rows are marked below.

display

Refresh rate
165 Hz ✓ 6 sources
Resolution
2K Sources disagree 6 sources also reported as 1440x3168, 2K+, 2K (WQHD)
Screen size
6.85" Sources disagree 7 sources also reported as 2", 2", 2", 2"
Panel type
AMOLED ✓ 4 sources

performance

Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro Sources disagree 4 sources also reported as Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, SM8975, Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme

memory

Storage
256 GB Sources disagree 2 sources also reported as 12 GB

camera

Front camera
50 MP Sources disagree 3 sources also reported as 32 MP, 32 MP
Main camera
50 MP Rumoured 2 sources

battery

Battery
8400 mAh Sources disagree 4 sources also reported as 8500 mAh, 8500 mAh, 7000 mAh, 7000 mAh
Wired charging
100 W Sources disagree 4 sources also reported as 66 W
Wireless charging
40 W Sources disagree also reported as 50 W

body

Ingress protection
IP68 Rumoured 2 sources

software

Operating system
Android 17 Sources disagree 2 sources also reported as ColorOS 17

Still unknown: ram, rear cameras, height, width, thickness, weight, 5g, nfc.

Where you will be able to buy it

Not known yet Not enough to go on yet

No report so far says which countries this one is for.

reports so far do not settle where it goes on sale.

Country or region When Price How it was put Who says so
China sometime in September 2026 from ¥5,999 Reported 8 sources
across 35 reports, they closely agree
India between 4 Oct 2026 and 15 Nov 2026 not known yet Called a rumour 1 source
across 1 report

These are the places that have actually been mentioned in reports about this phone. A country missing from this list has not been ruled out — nobody writing about an unreleased phone lists the countries it is skipping, so we cannot tell either way.

Who called it right

Now that the real date is known, everyone who made a prediction gets marked. "Too late" means they said a later date than what actually happened.

Source Which date How far off Called it Score
GizmoChina On sale Spot on 46 days ahead +63.85
GSMArena Reveal Spot on 14 days ahead +60.77
GizmoChina On sale Spot on 14 days ahead +60.77
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 14 days ahead +60.77
GizmoChina Reveal Spot on 14 days ahead +60.77
GSMArena On sale Spot on 14 days ahead +60.77
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 14 days ahead +60.77
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 14 days ahead +60.77
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 7 days ahead +54.28
GizmoChina Reveal Spot on 5 days ahead +51.31
GizmoChina Reveal Spot on 4 days ahead +49.43
GizmoChina On sale 1 days too late 25 days ahead +48.27
爱范儿 (ifanr) Reveal 2 days too late 24 days ahead +47.8
GSMArena Reveal 2 days too late 41 days ahead +46.98
GSMArena Reveal Spot on 6 days ahead +46.55
FoneArena Reveal Spot on 6 days ahead +46.55
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 2 days ahead +44.15
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 2 days ahead +44.15
GizmoChina On sale 3 days too late 25 days ahead +43.44
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 1 days ahead +39.97
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 1 days ahead +39.97
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal Spot on 1 days ahead +39.97
IT之家 (ITHome) Reveal 2 days too late 4 days ahead +35.78
Sammy Fans On sale 7 days too early 15 days ahead +25.7
GSMArena Reveal 9 days too early 18 days ahead +20.45
GSMArena Reveal 14 days too early 49 days ahead +10.12
爱范儿 (ifanr) Reveal 14 days too early 20 days ahead +10.1
GizmoChina On sale 14 days too early 77 days ahead +9.78
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  5. 30 September 2026 On sale 1 day later

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  9. 29 September 2026 On sale No change

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  10. 26 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

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  11. 29 September 2026 On sale No change

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  15. 28 September 2026 On sale No change

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  19. 28 September 2026 On sale 1 day later

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  21. 27 September 2026 On sale No change

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  23. 27 September 2026 On sale 1 day later

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  24. 24 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

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  25. 26 September 2026 On sale 1 day later

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  26. 23 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

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  27. 25 September 2026 On sale No change

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  28. 25 September 2026 On sale No change

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  29. 22 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

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  30. 25 September 2026 On sale No change

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  31. 21 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

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  32. 25 September 2026 On sale 1 day later

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  34. 24 September 2026 On sale No change

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  35. 20 September 2026 Reveal 1 day later

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  36. 24 September 2026 On sale No change

    Worked out on 17 Sept 2026 · range 20 Sept 2026 to 28 Sept 2026 · 25cfbca459…

Other names this device goes by

Model numbers: V2606A

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