iQOO 15 Debuts in India With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7,000mAh Battery and 144Hz Display

Highlights

• iQOO 15 debuts with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Android 16‑based OriginOS 6, a 6.85‑inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display and promises 5 major Android updates plus 7 years of security patches.
• It packs a 7,000mAh silicon‑carbon battery with 100W wired/40W wireless charging, 8K VC Cooling system, and triple 50MP rear cameras plus a 32MP 4K selfie shooter.
• The flagship is priced at Rs. 72,999 for 12GB+256GB and Rs. 79,999 for 16GB+512GB) with Rs. 7,000 bank discount offers.
• Available via Amazon from December 1, in Legend and Alpha Black variants.

Caption – iQOO 15 Debuts in India. (Image credit – iQOO)

iQOO has officially launched the iQOO 15 in India, introducing its latest flagship smartphone roughly a month after its original debut in China. The new handset is powered by Qualcomm’s top-end 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and packs a massive 7,000mAh battery supported by 100W fast charging. The device includes a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and arrives in two colour options via Amazon. Here’s all you need to know.

iQOO 15 – Key Features

The iQOO 15 runs on Android 16-based OriginOS 6 and comes with a promise of five major Android updates and seven years of security patches. It sports a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 8T LTPO AMOLED display with 2K resolution, 508ppi pixel density, up to 144Hz refresh rate, and 6,000 nits of local peak brightness. The device supports a 1Hz always-on display mode and includes an anti-reflective film, Wet Finger Control for seamless usability with wet hands, and triple ambient light sensors.

Caption – iQOO 15 software features explained. (Image credit – iQOO)

Under the hood, the phone is powered by the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with an Adreno GPU, up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, and up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage. iQOO claims the handset scored over 4.18 million on the AnTuTu benchmark.

Performance enhancements include a 23 percent GPU boost, 25 percent improved Ray-Tracing, 20 percent better single-core output, and 17 percent improved multi-core results. The NPU sees a 37 percent improvement as well.

To handle heat, the device is equipped with an 8K VC Cooling System featuring an 8,000 sq mm heat dissipation area. The phone also introduces a new Monster Halo ambient lighting system placed beneath the rear camera module.

Caption – iQOO 15 camera features explained. (Image credit – iQOO)

For photography, the iQOO 15 houses a triple-camera setup led by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 sensor (1/1.56-inch) with OIS. It is accompanied by a 50-megapixel Sony IMX882 telephoto periscope lens (1/1.95-inch) offering 3x optical zoom, 3.7x “Lossless Zoom,” and up to 10x zoom. The third sensor is a 50-megapixel ultrawide camera (1/2.76-inch).

On the front, the device features a 32-megapixel selfie shooter with a 90-degree FOV and supports 4K video recording at up to 60fps. AI Visual and Reflection Erase tools are available across Standard, Portrait, and Landscape camera modes.

Caption – iQOO 15 available in two colour options. (Image credit – iQOO)

iQOO is offering the iQOO 15 in two colourways,  Legend and Alpha Black.

The iQOO 15 carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. It packs a 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless fast charging. The phone is 8.17mm thick, with the Alpha Black variant (fibreglass back) weighing 216.2g, while the Legend model (glass back) weighs about 220g.

iQOO 15 – Price and Availability in India

Caption – iQOO 15 variant-wise pricing and launch offers. (Image credit – iQOO)

The iQOO 15 starts at Rs. 72,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model, while the higher-end 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant is priced at Rs. 79,999. As an introductory offer, buyers can avail an instant Rs. 7,000 bank discount, bringing down the effective prices to Rs. 64,999 and Rs. 71,999, respectively.

The smartphone will be available for open sale on Amazon from December 1 at 12pm. Priority Pass users, however, can purchase the device earlier starting November 27 at noon.

Caption – iQOO 15 reasons to buy explained in a marketing poster. (Image credit – iQOO)

FAQs

Q1. What chipset powers the iQOO 15?

Answer. The iQOO 15 is powered by Qualcomm’s 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with an Adreno GPU.

Q2. How big is the iQOO 15’s battery and what charging speeds does it support?

Answer. It packs a massive 7,000mAh silicon‑carbon battery with 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging.

Q3. What display features does the iQOO 15 offer?

Answer. The phone sports a 6.85‑inch Samsung M14 8T LTPO AMOLED display with 2K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 6,000‑nit peak brightness, and anti‑reflective film.

Q4. What is the camera setup on the iQOO 15?

Answer. It has a triple 50MP rear camera system (main Sony IMX921, telephoto periscope Sony IMX882, ultrawide) plus a 32MP selfie camera supporting 4K video at 60fps.

Q5. What is the price and availability of the iQOO 15 in India?

Answer. The iQOO 15 is priced at Rs. 72,999 (12GB+256GB) and Rs. 79,999 (16GB+512GB), with Rs. 7,000 bank discounts. It goes on open sale via Amazon from December 1, 2025, with Priority Pass access from November 27, 2025.

Also Read –

https://www.mymobileindia.com/iqoo-15-india-price-leaked-ahead-of-november-26-launch-could-be-the-most-affordable-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-flagship/

https://www.mymobileindia.com/iqoo-15-launched-in-china-featuring-6-85-inch-amoled-display-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-chip-and-7000mah-battery-price-specs-and-more/