The successor to the iQOO 15R was previously rumoured to arrive in global markets as the iQOO 16R, after its moniker and model number appeared on the IMEI database. However, the same model number has now been spotted on Malaysia’s SIRIM certification database with a different moniker, suggesting a possible change in its branding.
Check out more about this latest update below.
iQOO 16s (I2606) – SIRIM Certification
The upcoming iQOO device which carries the model number ‘I2606’ has been listed on the SIRIM certification database under the ‘iQOO 16s’ moniker. It has received the certification with the approval number ‘RGQL/70L/1126/S(26-6328)’, and the device has been categorised as a ‘MOBILE PHONE’. Its certification date is mentioned as the 5th of November 2026.
Notably, this is the same model number that was previously associated with the iQOO 16R moniker on the IMEI database. While the latest listing points to the iQOO 16s branding, the brand is yet to officially confirm the device’s name.
Just to add, the ‘I2606’ model number had also appeared on Indonesia’s TKDN and the EEC certification databases. Moreover, its latest SIRIM certification now hints at a launch in the Malaysian market as well.
Speaking of its rumoured specs, the device has been tipped to feature a 6.59″ display with a high refresh rate, Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 chipset, a battery of around 10,000mAh, and a built-in cooling fan.
Stay tuned and don’t miss out on them.
