iQoo’s First Compact Tablet May Debut Together With the Snapdragon‑Powered iQoo 16

A fresh entry has shown up in China’s SRRC certification database, bearing the cryptic model code “iPA2691.” While the paperwork doesn’t spell out a product name, tipsters at Digital Chat Station are piecing together the clues and it looks like iQoo is gearing up to release its first compact tablet.

What’s especially intriguing is the omission of any cellular bands – the document only lists 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi‑Fi plus Bluetooth. In plain English, that means the device will likely be Wi‑Fi‑only, a neat fit for a “mini” tablet aimed at casual browsing, media consumption and light gaming.

But the hardware promise is what really steals the headline. The filing hints at a next‑generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor, built on a 2 nm process. To put that in perspective, iQoo’s current flagship, the Pad 6 Pro, runs a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip fabricated on 3 nm. The jump to 2 nm should translate into better efficiency and a modest bump in raw performance.

The timing, according to the same source, appears to line up with the expected launch of the iQoo 16 smartphone in the fourth quarter of 2026. That phone is rumored to carry the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC, a 50 MP main camera and an 8 500 mAh battery. If both devices drop together, iQoo could be positioning a cohesive ecosystem – a high‑end phone paired with a smaller, more portable tablet that shares the same chipset family.

For comparison, the Pad 6 Pro launched in May 2026 with a 13.2‑inch display, a massive 13 000 mAh battery and a price tag north of $800. The upcoming mini tablet would likely be a lot more modest in size and cost, perhaps targeting the 8‑inch sweet spot that’s popular for media consumption on the go.

Until iQoo makes an official announcement, all of this remains speculative. Still, the SRRC certificate gives us a rare glimpse into what could be a notable expansion of iQoo’s tablet lineup – a compact, Wi‑Fi‑only device that finally brings the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 to a smaller form factor.