Vivo X500 FE & iQOO 16R Specs Leaked: Huge IMEI Database Reveal

Behind the scenes, smartphone giants Vivo and its performance-focused sub-brand iQOO are quietly laying the groundwork for a major global product offensive. A fresh wave of regulatory listings in the GSMA IMEI database has exposed an extensive pipeline of unreleased devices, ranging from budget-friendly handsets to ultra-premium gaming flagships.

While official announcements are still pending, these regulatory footprints give us a clear view of what to expect from both brands as we head into the next hardware cycle.

The Expanding Vivo X500 Lineup

Vivo is already preparing to unveil its heavy-hitting X500 series—which includes the standard X500, X500 Pro, and X500 Pro Max—in China later this month. However, global ambitions are clearly in motion.

The IMEI database confirms international variants are on the way, alongside a brand-new, previously unannounced entry: the Vivo X500 FE (Fan Edition). Registered under model numbers V2653 and V2654 to target different regional markets, the X500 FE has also cleared Europe’s EEC certification, signaling an imminent Western release.

While specific hardware details for the “Fan Edition” remain under wraps, the core global X500 models are largely expected to mirror the specifications of their Chinese counterparts. Previously spotted global variants include the X500e (V2632), X500 (V2619), X500 Pro (V2621), and X500 Pro Max (V2610).

New Additions to the Mid-Range Tier

The database leak also highlights Vivo’s continued commitment to the entry-level and mid-range segments. Two new devices have made appearances:

• Vivo Y32 5G (Model V2639)

• Vivo T6 Lite 5G (Model V2647)

As of now, exact specifications, pricing, and launch timelines for these two budget-conscious models remain a closely guarded secret.

iQOO Prepares the Z12 Lite and the 16R Powerhouse

Shifting focus to iQOO, the brand is readying at least two new global contenders. The iQOO Z12 Lite (I2603), which was previously spotted in European EEC databases in July, has appeared again. More importantly, this leak marks the very first official trace of the highly anticipated iQOO 16R (I2606).

Industry insiders suggest the iQOO 16R will serve as a global adaptation of the China-exclusive iQOO 16T. If current testing rumors are accurate, the 16R is shaping up to be an absolute powerhouse designed for mobile gamers and power users.

Rumored iQOO 16R Specifications:

• Display: A stunning 2K Samsung OLED panel.

• Performance: Powered by the unreleased Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chipset.

• Cooling: Advanced thermal management featuring a built-in physical fan and a liquid cooling system.

• Cameras: A massive 200-megapixel primary sensor paired with a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens. Notably, the brand is reportedly skipping a periscope zoom lens to focus entirely on raw main-sensor performance.

While these specifications remain strictly in the rumor category until iQOO’s official reveal, the sheer volume of these IMEI listings guarantees a busy few months ahead for both Vivo and iQOO on the global stage.