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iQOO 15

Released October 2025

A Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phone with a 144 Hz display, a 3× periscope camera and a 7,000 mAh battery.

Model history · 4 models, 2022–2025

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2025iQOO 15

Screen: 6.85″
Display: LTPO OLED, 144 Hz
Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory: 12 GB – 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB – 512 GB
Main camera: 50 MP
Zoom: 3×
Battery: 7,000 mAh
Weight: 216.2 g

5,000 mAh+

What reviewers say

Both reviews praise the display, performance, cooling and everyday battery life, while finding some camera processing inconsistent. Selfie results differ; Gadgets 360 likes their natural detail, whereas 91mobiles finds artificial sharpening and soft colours. Gadgets 360 also notes weaker black levels and a thick bottom bezel, while 91mobiles criticises preinstalled apps and basic AI tools.

From gadgets360.com and 91mobiles.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.85″
Resolution: 3168 × 1440
Sharpness: 508 pixels per inch
Panel: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Peak brightness: 6,000 nits
Display type: Samsung M14 LEAD OLED, flat screen; LTPO confirmed by Gadgets 360 and 91mobiles
Pixel density: 508 ppi
Brightness detail: 6,000 nits local peak, 2,600 nits global and 1,000 nits manual full-screen brightness
Display features: Polariser-free display, 118% P3 coverage, 1.07 billion colours and anti-reflective protective film; 3,200 Hz instantaneous gaming touch sampling and 360 Hz stable multi-finger response

Performance

Chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory: 12 GB – 16 GB
Storage: 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 3 nm process
AI engine: Physical Supercomputing Chip Q3 for game ray tracing, super resolution and frame interpolation; supported titles vary
Storage type: India 12 GB/256 GB and 16 GB/512 GB; UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X Ultra up to 9,600 Mbps specifically confirmed for 16 GB/512 GB by maker footnote
Cooling: 8,000 mm² single-layer vapour chamber, dual-layer graphite and thermal gel

Cameras

Main camera: 50 MP
Ultra wide camera: 50 MP
Telephoto camera: 50 MP
Optical zoom: 3×
Front camera: 32 MP
Main camera: 50 MP Sony IMX921, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.88 and OIS with CIPA 4.5 stabilisation
Ultra wide camera: 50 MP, 1/2.76-inch sensor and f/2.05
Telephoto camera: 50 MP Sony IMX882, 1/1.95-inch sensor, f/2.65, periscope and CIPA 4.0 stabilisation
Front camera: 32 MP, f/2.2 and 90° field of view
Zoom: 3× optical and up to 100× digital
Camera features: 2K Live Photos, multifocal portraits and street photography mode

Battery and charging

Battery: 7,000 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 100 W
Wireless charging: Up to 40 W
Battery life detail: India single-cell silicon-anode battery with second-generation semi-solid technology; 7,000 mAh typical at 3.75 V, 26.25 Wh; 6,830 mAh rated, 25.62 Wh
Wired charging: 100 W FlashCharge with official adapter and cable; PD/PPS and bypass charging
Wireless charging: 40 W Wireless FlashCharge with compatible official equipment; dock sold separately

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 216.2 g
Thickness: 8.14 mm
Height × width: 163.35 × 76.8 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP69
Materials: Metal frame; Alpha fibre-glass rear at 216.2 g and 8.14 mm; Legend glass at 220 g and 8.17 mm; Apex glass at 221 g and 8.28 mm; maker height/width shared
Colours: Alpha, Legend and Apex on current India sheet
Water resistance detail: Maker confirms IP68 and IP69; IP68 laboratory test at 1.5 m for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish with wear
Biometrics: In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Accelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope; triple ambient light sensors and dual-axis vibration motor
Speakers: Symmetrical stereo speakers

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: India Android 16 with OriginOS 6; maker community confirms India first sale 1 December 2025; original China sale in October 2025 reported by Xinhua
AI features: AI photo editing, captions, document and note writing tools; regional service requirements apply
In the box: Phone, eject tool, warranty card, quick start guide, case, charger and USB cable

Connectivity

Mobile network: India GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/2/4/5/6/8/19; LTE FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/18/19/20/26/28A/28B/66/71, TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48; 5G n1/2/3/5/7/8/18/20/26/28A/28B/38/40/41/48/66/71/77/78
SIM: Two nano-SIMs, dual standby
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7, 6 and 5
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 6.0
NFC: Supported
USB: USB-C and OTG; transfer version not specified on India sheet
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC and QZSS

Storage options

Storage	Memory
256 GB	12 GB
512 GB	16 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

144 Hz high-resolution display
100 W wired and 40 W wireless charging
IP68 and IP69 protection

Cons

Large body weighing over 216 g
Regional configurations differ

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
OnePlusOnePlus 13	6.82″	LTPO OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Elite	12 GB – 16 GB	256 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	3×	6,000 mAh	210 g	Jan 2025
OPPOFind X9 Pro	6.78″	OLED, 120 Hz	Dimensity 9500	16 GB	512 GB	50 MP	3×	7,500 mAh	224 g	Oct 2025
vivoV60	6.77″	OLED, 120 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4	8 GB – 16 GB	128 GB – 512 GB	50 MP	3×	6,500 mAh	192 g	Aug 2025

Previous model: iQOO 13.

Sources

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