iQOO is preparing to launch its annual flagship model. The company has officially announced that the iQOO 15 will make its debut in India on November 26, featuring upgraded hardware and long-term software support. Equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the iQOO 15 will directly compete with top Android flagships of this year, such as the OnePlus 15 and Realme GT 8 Pro.
Prior to the launch, the brand has been teasing key features, including a 7,000mAh battery, OriginOS 6, and other performance enhancements. Let’s delve into the confirmed details and anticipated features of the upcoming iQOO 15.
Debut and Availability of iQOO 15
iQOO has confirmed that the latest flagship will arrive in India on November 26, available through Amazon, the iQOO e-store, and major offline retailers. The phone will come in two color options: Legend Edition (white) and Alpha (black). While specific configurations for India have not been revealed yet, the Chinese launch showcased models with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, suggesting similar variants for the Indian market.
Performance with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
The iQOO 15 will be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offering significant improvements in CPU, GPU, and AI processing compared to previous flagship models. The company emphasized gaming performance enhancements in its official announcement, highlighting the faster reactions and smoother motion enabled by the new chipset and Supercomputing Chip Q3.
Rumors suggest the device will feature up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring seamless multitasking and quick read/write speeds even during intensive usage.
iQOO 15 Software and Stability
The upcoming flagship will include iQOO’s Q3 Supercomputing chip, aimed at enhancing frame rate stability and overall gaming smoothness. Thermal performance is also a focus, with reports indicating a large 8,000 sq mm vapour chamber cooling system to regulate temperatures during extended usage.
Expected to run on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, the iQOO 15 will offer up to seven years of software support.
iQOO 15 Display and Design Enhancements
Design changes on the iQOO 15 will maintain the brand’s sporty aesthetic with some refinements, while the major upgrade lies in the display. The phone will feature a Samsung 2K M14 LEAD OLED panel with a 6.85-inch size, 2K+ resolution, and a 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate, depending on the variant.