iQOO 15 Geekbench Listing Confirms Faster CPU Clock Speeds, 16GB RAM, Built-in Q3 Gaming Chip Teased

Highlights

• iQOO 15 Geekbench listing reveals Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with improved clock speeds and 16GB RAM, scoring a record 12,402 in multi-core tests.
• The phone may debut a self-developed Q3 chip enabling full-scene ray tracing in Genshin Impact.
• It is expected to feature a 7,000mAh battery, triple 50MP camera setup with periscope zoom, QHD+ Samsung display, and LED-lit camera ring.

Caption – iQOO 15 can now be pre-ordered in China. (Image credit – iQOO)

The upcoming iQOO 15 is now officially available for pre-order in China. The brand has also scheduled its iQOO 15 eSports Performance Technology Communication Meeting for September 23, which is most likely the day iQOO plans on launching the phone. Ahead of its full launch, the upcoming flagship has now appeared on Geekbench for the second time. The good news is, this time, the Geekbench listing of iQOO 15 shows improved CPU clock speeds. Here’s what we know.

iQOO 15 – New Geekbench Details

Earlier listings of the iQOO 15 raised concerns after showing relatively low benchmark results despite being powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The chipset was initially spotted with clock speeds lower than rivals such as the Xiaomi 17 Pro (4.61GHz) and Galaxy S26 Edge (4.74GHz).

Caption – iQOO 15 New Geekbench Details. (Credit – @ZionsAnvin on X)

However, the latest Geekbench entry paints a different picture. Shared on X (Formerly Twitter) by tipster Anvin @ZionsAnvin, the listing confirms that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 on iQOO 15 will feature two cores clocked at 4.61GHz and six cores at 3.63GHz, paired with the Adreno 840 GPU. The device will run on Android 16 and will also come in a 16GB RAM variant.

In terms of performance, the iQOO 15 scored 3,824 points in single-core and an impressive 12,402 points in multi-core, marking the highest multi-core score recorded so far for Qualcomm’s latest flagship chipset.

iQOO 15 – What Else We Know?

Caption – Upcoming iQOO 15’s teaser. (Image credit – GSMArena)

Over the past week, the iQOO 15 has also been spotted on Nemko and 3C certification databases, hinting at an imminent launch. One of the most exciting rumours is that the iQOO 15 will debut a self-developed Q3 chip, enabling full-scene ray tracing in Genshin Impact. This is a feature not even Apple has implemented so far.

Caption – Weibo posts revealing more on iQOO 15. (Translated via Google Translate)

Official teasers have already revealed that the phone will feature an LED light strip around its camera ring and a Samsung-made QHD+ display.

Camera leaks suggest a triple 50MP setup including a periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Powering the device is said to be a massive 7,000mAh battery, further reinforcing its performance-focused design.

FAQs

Q1. What chipset powers the iQOO 15 and how does it perform?

Answer. The iQOO 15 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, now confirmed to run at improved clock speeds. It scored 3,824 (single-core) and 12,402 (multi-core) on Geekbench, Qualcomm’s highest multi-core score to date.

Q2. What is the Q3 chip rumoured to do in the iQOO 15?

Answer. The self-developed Q3 chip is expected to enable full-scene ray tracing in games like Genshin Impact, a feature not yet available on any other smartphone, including Apple’s.

Q3. What other hardware features are expected in the iQOO 15?

Answer. Leaks suggest a 7,000mAh battery, triple 50MP camera setup with periscope zoom, Samsung QHD+ display, and an LED light ring around the camera module.

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