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iQOO 16 & 16s · launch experience

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The iQOO 16 launch for the people who build. One night in Bengaluru to test the engineering, trigger the reveal with code, and make something with the phone.

DateThu, 7 January 2027
Gates6:00 PM · wrap 9:00 PM
VenueKTPO Trade Centre,
Whitefield, Bengaluru
Seats200 builder tickets
Build for the builders

Every phone begins with a line of code.

One line gives shape to a thought. The thought becomes a pulse across the phone. iQOO 16 steps into the ₹1L+ premium league, and it launches first to tech professionals and engineering students who build.

200ticketed builders
600guests on the night
3acts, one reveal
1Community Awards
Identity

The phone builds for the builders.

For the love of tech, inside-out.

iQOO /16 Build for Builders teaser

The Lens

Imaging, perspective and advanced camera technology.

The Circuit Board

The processor, core hardware and performance.

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The Greater-Than Sign

Speed, progress and continuous innovation.

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The ASCII Matrix

Pixels, data and digital connectivity.

The night

Three acts. One reveal.

01

Science-first

Pre-function

Prove the claims. Guests test the engineering behind iQOO 16 before the reveal: a tunnel, an F1 car, code installations and hi-tea.

02

Community-led

The stage

A community member types run to trigger the reveal. Then the keynote, price, stand-up, algorave and the Community Awards.

03

Culture-driven

Demo zone

Opens after the launch. Explore the phone’s features, build your stack, and make art, music and photos with code.

Raghu Dixit
Live on the night

Raghu Dixit

Featured artist
Kanan Gill

Kanan Gill

Comedy
Suhani Shah

Suhani Shah

Mentalist
When Chai Met Toast

When Chai Met Toast

Indie-pop band
Best Kept Secret

Best Kept Secret

Live band
Ritviz

Ritviz

Electronic
Dualist Inquiry

Dualist Inquiry

DJ
Schedule

Guest journey and show flow.

  1. 5:00–6:00 PM

    Arrive + check in

    Scan the invite. A Builder ID is issued on the spot.

    Walkway
  2. 6:00 PM

    Pre-function

    Tunnel, F1 car, code installations, hi-tea.

    Zone 01
  3. 7:00 PM

    The stage

    Run, reveal, stand-up, algorave, awards. About 60 minutes.

    Zone 02
  4. 8:00 PM

    Demo zone

    Feature zones, creator desks, build your stack.

    Zone 03
  5. 9:00 PM

    Dinner + close

    Pass-around dinner to wrap the night.

    Close

The demo zone opens only after the launch, so the reveal stays the reveal. Timings indicative.

200 seats · builders only

Get your Builder Pass.

Solve the find-the-bug puzzle to unlock early access, then book your seat.