iQOO 15 debuts in India with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 7000mAh battery, starting at ₹72,999

iQOO has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15 in India, expanding its premium lineup with a device built not only for gamers but also for everyday users. Featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a massive 7,000mAh battery, a triple 50MP camera setup, and a 144Hz 2K Samsung OLED display, the smartphone positions itself as a complete flagship experience with top-tier performance, efficiency and durability.

iQOO 15 Price in India & Sale Timeline

iQOO has introduced the flagship in two storage configurations:

The brand is offering introductory benefits including ₹7,000 bank and exchange bonus, plus an additional ₹1,000 discount coupon, bringing down the effective pricing to:

• ₹64,999 for 12GB + 256GB model

• ₹71,999 for 16GB + 512GB model

The device will be available in two colour finishes:

• Legend (White with glass back)

• Alpha (Black with fibreglass matte back)

Early access sales start November 27 at 12 PM for Priority Pass holders, while open sales for all users begin December 1 via iQOO’s online store and authorised offline outlets.

Display & Design: 2K 144Hz OLED With 6,000-Nit Brightness

iQOO has upgraded the display standard this year with a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 LEAD OLED panel, offering:

• 2K resolution

• 144Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate

• 2,600-nit global peak brightness

• Up to 6,000-nit HDR peak

• 2160Hz PWM dimming

• Dolby Vision support

• Anti-reflective protection with triple ambient sensors

The display is tuned for improved visibility under sunlight and reduced strain during long usage sessions.

In terms of physical build:

Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 + SuperComputing Q3

Under the hood, the iQOO 15 is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile chipset yet. It comes paired with LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4.1 storage, and an in-house SuperComputing Q3 chip, prioritising gaming optimisation, graphics responsiveness and sustained frame rates.

To control heat output under heavy usage, iQOO has included a significantly upgraded 8K vapour chamber cooling system, the largest on any iQOO device to date. The smartphone runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and offers 5 years of major OS upgrades along with 7 years of security support, ensuring long-term reliability.

Battery & Charging: 7,000mAh With 100W Fast Charging

Battery performance sees a major uplift with a 7,000mAh fourth-generation silicon-anode cell. It supports 100W FlashCharge, enabling rapid refueling even with the large capacity. iQOO also offers virtual RAM expansion—12GB RAM can extend to 24GB, while the 16GB variant can operate like 32GB, enhancing multitasking and app retention.

Camera: Triple 50MP System With Enhanced Periscope Zoom

Photography performance is a big focus this year. The rear setup features:

• 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera with OIS

• 50MP IMX882 telephoto periscope (3.7x lossless)

• 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera

The periscope zoom system is tuned for clearer image quality between 3x–5x zoom, while computational enhancements improve sharpness even up to 10x. On the front, a 32MP camera supports 4K 60fps video, catering to vloggers and content creators.

Connectivity & Durability

The iQOO 15 includes full-stack connectivity:

• 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, dual-band GPS

• IP68 + IP69 water and dust resistance

• Suitable for heavy outdoor and accidental splash usage