The iQOO 15 is officially set to launch in India on November 26, 2025, making it among the first smartphones in the country to feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This announcement, made by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya on X (formerly Twitter), has ended speculation surrounding the launch date.

The iQOO 15 has already debuted in China, giving insights into what to expect in the Indian version. The Indian model is likely to be sold through iQOO's Indian website and Amazon.in.

Expected Features and Specifications

The iQOO 15 is expected to boast impressive specifications. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and run on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16.

Here's a rundown of the expected features:

• Display: A 6.85-inch 144Hz 1,440p LTPO AMOLED display is anticipated. The Indian variant may have the same sized display as the Chinese unit, along with a peak brightness stretching up to 5,000 nits.
• RAM and Storage: It may feature up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
• Battery: A 7,000 mAh Si/C battery, supported by 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging, is likely.
• Cameras: The phone is expected to sport a 32MP front camera and a triple rear camera system. This system may include a 50MP primary lens, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (with 3x optical zoom), and a 50MP ultrawide lens.
• Other Features: Other expected features include stereo speakers, an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner, an IR blaster, and NFC. It is also expected to have IP68 and IP69 ratings.

Software

The iQOO 15 will be iQOO India's first phone to run the OriginOS 6 UI. The official Amazon microsite has confirmed that the device will ship with the latest Android 16-based software.

Pricing

While there is no official information about the iQOO 15's price in India, it is likely to cost between Rs 60,000 to Rs 70,000.

Other details

The iQOO 15 is expected to maintain a sleek, performance-driven design. The phone measures around 8.1mm thick and weighs approximately 215 grams.

The iQOO 15 will succeed the iQOO 13, with iQOO skipping the number 14 in the series.

With its confirmed launch date and expected high-end specifications, the iQOO 15 is poised to make a splash in the Indian smartphone market.