The iQOO 15 is confirmed to launch in India with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya recently teased the arrival of the iQOO 15 on X (formerly Twitter), confirming that the handset will run on the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC.
Expected Features and Specifications:
- Processor: The iQOO 15 will be among the first smartphones powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. This chipset features a 2+6 core setup, with prime cores clocked at 4.6GHz and performance cores at 3.62GHz. The device may also integrate iQOO's in-house Q3 gaming chipset for enhanced gaming and multitasking performance.
- Display: The smartphone is expected to sport a 6.85-inch 2K LTPO Samsung "Everest" display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The display may offer a peak local brightness of 6,000 nits, a full-screen brightness of 2,600 nits, and a rapid 3,200Hz touch response rate. Some reports suggest the display will be a Samsung AMOLED screen that supports a 2K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate.
- RAM and Storage: The iQOO 15 is expected to come with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
- Battery and Charging: The phone is tipped to feature a massive 7,000mAh battery. It is expected to support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging. Other reports mention 120W fast charging.
- Cameras: The rear camera setup is expected to feature three 50-megapixel cameras, including a periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
- Operating System: The phone will likely run on the latest OriginOS 6-based Android 16.
- Design: The iQOO 15 could feature a color-changing rear panel for a unique look.
- Other Features: It is also expected to feature an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
Launch Details:
The iQOO 15 is set to launch in China in October. While the official India launch date is yet to be announced, the teaser from iQOO India CEO suggests the smartphone could reach Indian consumers shortly after its China debut. Some reports suggest a December release in India. The global rollout, including India, could take place in January 2026. The phone may come in black, titanium, and purple color options.
The iQOO 15 is expected to be a major competitor to the Realme GT 8 Pro, as both phones are confirmed to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
