Highlights
- iQOO 15 Ultra to come in sci-fi-inspired colourways named 2077 Flowing Orange and 2049 Cold Blue
- It will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and scores 4.51M+ on AnTuTu with configurations up to 24GB RAM + 1TB storage.
- Other features are the largest active cooling fan in a smartphone, vapour chamber to prevent throttling, and a massive 7,800mAh battery.
iQOO 15 Ultra Design and Colour Variants. (Image credit – iQOO)
After days of teasers in China, iQOO has officially revealed the design of its upcoming iQOO 15 Ultra smartphone. The first official images confirm two unique colour options and highlight a strong sci-fi and gaming-centric design language. As of now, the phone’s expecting an early February launch.
iQOO 15 Ultra Design and Colour Variants Revealed
iQOO 15 Ultra Colour Variants. (Image credit – iQOO)
The iQOO 15 Ultra will be offered in two colourways, named 2077 Flowing Orange and 2049 Cold Blue. The names and finishes clearly reflect science-fiction influences with iQOO positioning the device as a futuristic performance flagship.
The Flowing Orange variant delivers a bold and aggressive look, while the Cold Blue option opts for a more subtle and refined appearance.
In terms of design, the smartphone features a large square camera module with a transparent design. Inside the camera housing is a horizontal light strip that doubles as a breathing light, reinforcing the phone’s gaming-focused identity. The air intake for the active cooling system is placed just below the camera module, neatly integrated into the rear layout.
The back panel also sports a hexagonal honeycomb texture, underlining its performance-driven character. Along the frame, iQOO has included dual shoulder buttons indicating a clear emphasis on enhanced gaming controls and responsiveness.
Performance Teased with Record-breaking AnTuTu Score
iQOO 15 Ultra on AnTuTu. (Via Gizmochina)
Alongside the design reveal, iQOO Product Director Galant V shared AnTuTu benchmark details for the iQOO 15 Ultra. The device has crossed 4.51 million points, although he noted that this figure does not represent its final performance with further optimisation still in progress.
The iQOO 15 Ultra is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and will feature an active cooling fan to maintain sustained performance during long gaming sessions.
Leaks also suggest that the phone will start with a base configuration of 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, while the top-end variant could go up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage, a combination that remains uncommon even among flagship smartphones.
How the iQOO 15 Ultra’s Active Cooling Fan Works?
The leaked schematic of the iQOO 15 Ultra. (Credit – DCS on Weibo)
Separately, well-known tipster Digital Chat Station has shared a schematic of the iQOO 15 Ultra on Weibo. It reveals more details about the cooling system of the phone. The image shows that the fan’s air intake is located at the bottom of the camera island, while the air outlet is placed on the side of the frame.
The fan is said to measure 17mm in diameter and 4mm in thickness, and is once again being claimed as the largest active cooling fan used in a smartphone so far.
Alongside the fan, the device is expected to include a large vapour chamber, working together to prevent thermal throttling and ensure smooth, prolonged gaming performance.
According to leaks, the iQOO 15 Ultra may pack a massive 7,800mAh battery.
FAQs
Q1. What design and colour options will the iQOO 15 Ultra offer?
Answer. The iQOO 15 Ultra will come in two sci-fi-inspired colours, 2077 Flowing Orange and 2049 Cold Blue, featuring a square camera module, breathing light, honeycomb texture, and gaming shoulder buttons.
Q2. What performance highlights are expected from the iQOO 15 Ultra?
Answer. Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the phone has scored over 4.51 million points on AnTuTu, with configurations up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.
Q3. How does the iQOO 15 Ultra’s cooling system work?
Answer. It includes a 17mm active cooling fan, the largest in a smartphone, with air intake below the camera island and outlet on the frame, supported by a large vapour chamber to prevent thermal throttling.