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iQOO 15 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC launched globally

iQOO recently launched its latest flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15, in India. Check it out!

To recap, the iQOO 15 was first introduced in China in October 2025. It is available in two color options in the global market: Alpha Edition with a matte black finish and the Legend Edition in white with a tri-color pattern logo.

At the front, the device boasts a 6.85-inch Samsung 2K M14 LEAD OLED, claimed to be the first type of display used in an Android smartphone. The display features 2K resolution and a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate. It also supports 6,000 nits of local peak brightness, 2,600 nits High Brightness Mode (HBM), Dolby Vision, and triple ambient light sensors for automatic brightness adjustment.

Powering it inside is the 3nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 octa-core processor with Adreno 840 GPU and Q3 Gaming chip. It is paired with up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512GB UFS 4.1 internal storage. There’s also a large 7,000mAh battery capacity with 100W ultra-fast flash charging and 40W wireless charging.

Camera-wise, the iQOO 15 is equipped with a 50MP Sony IMX921 VCS main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultra-wide shooter, and a 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Upfront is a 32MP selfie camera.

iQOO 15 specs:

  • Network: 4G LTE, 5G
  • Display: 6.85-inch (3168×1440 pixels) 2K+ curved Samsung M14 8T LTPO AMOLED, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, 144Hz variable refresh rate, 1.07 billion colors, DCI-P3 color gamut, up to 2600 nits brightness in HBM mode, up to 6000 nits peak brightness, 118% DCI-P3 color gamut, 2160Hz PWM dimming + DC Dimming, Dolby Vision
  • OS: Android 16, OriginOS 6.0
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3nm), Q3 Gaming chip
  • GPU: Adreno 840
  • Memory: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
  • Storage: 256GB/512GB UFS 4.1
  • Security: In-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
  • Rear Camera:
    – 50MP ƒ/1.88 (main), OIS
    – 50MP ƒ/2.0 (ultra-wide), 150° FOV
    – 50MP ƒ/2.65 (periscope telephoto), 3x optical zoom, OIS
    – LED Flash
  • Front/Selfie Camera: 32MP ƒ/2.2
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be, Bluetooth 6.0, BeiDou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, NFC
  • Audio: Stereo speakers, Hi-Fi audio
  • Port(s): USB Type-C
  • Battery: 7,000mAh with 100W ultra-fast flash charging and 40W wireless charging
  • Dimensions: 163.65× 76.71×8.14mm (Alpha) | 8.17mm (Legend)
  • Weight: 216.2 g (Alpha) | 220g (Legend)
  • Colors: Alpha Edition (Black), Legend Edition (White)
  • IP68+IP69 dust and water resistant
  • 8K VC Cooling System

Pricing and Availability

The iQOO 15 is priced starting at INR 72,999 (~PHP 47,899) for the 12GB + 256GB model and INR 79,999 (~PHP 52,492) for the 16GB + 512GB variant. It will be available in India starting December 1.

No word yet on its local availability.

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