iQOO has unveiled its newest flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15, in India, introducing a power-packed device built around Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Known for delivering performance-heavy devices aimed at gaming enthusiasts, the brand is now positioning the iQOO 15 as a balanced all-round flagship suited for both hardcore gamers and everyday smartphone users.
The smartphone debuts with several major upgrades, including a redesigned 8K vapour chamber cooling system, a huge 7,000mAh battery, a dedicated SuperComputing Q3 chip for enhanced gaming performance, a refreshed triple-camera setup, and a 2K 144Hz Samsung OLED display. While detailed performance reviews are expected soon, here’s a complete breakdown of its pricing, availability, and key specifications.
iQOO 15 Price in India and Availability
The iQOO 15 starts at ₹72,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, while the 16GB + 512GB option is priced at ₹79,999. The flagship will be available in two finishes:
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Legend – a glossy white variant with a glass back
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Alpha – a smoked-black edition featuring a lightweight fibreglass matte rear panel
Priority Pass holders can purchase the device starting November 27 at 12 PM, while open sales begin on December 1 across iQOO’s official online store and authorised retail partners.
The company is also offering attractive launch benefits, including bank discounts and exchange bonuses worth ₹7,000, along with an additional ₹1,000 coupon. With these offers, the effective prices drop to ₹64,999 (12GB/256GB) and ₹71,999 (16GB/512GB).
iQOO 15: Key Specifications
The iQOO 15 introduces several enhancements over the previous-generation iQOO 13. Its 6.85-inch Samsung M14 LEAD OLED display offers 2K resolution and a 144Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, delivering up to 2,600 nits peak brightness, and a maximum 6,000 nits in HDR mode. The panel also includes an anti-reflective coating, Dolby Vision support, 2160Hz PWM dimming, and triple ambient light sensors for improved outdoor visibility and eye comfort.
The phone is available in two variants:
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Legend (White): 220g, 8.17mm thick
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Alpha (Black): 216.2g, 8.14mm thick
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. The upgraded 8K vapour chamber system—the largest ever used in an iQOO device—helps maintain cooling efficiency during extensive gaming sessions. Out of the box, it runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, with a promise of 5 years of major OS updates and 7 years of security patches.
Powering the device is a 7,000mAh fourth-gen silicon-anode battery that supports 100W FlashCharge. Extended RAM technology allows the 12GB variant to function like a 24GB device, while the 16GB model can virtually reach 32GB.
On the camera front, the iQOO 15 features a triple 50MP rear camera setup, headlined by a Sony IMX921 sensor with OIS. It includes a 50MP IMX882 periscope telephoto lens with 3.7x lossless zoom and improved clarity at 3x–5x, plus enhanced computational zoom at 10x. The third sensor is a 50MP ultra-wide camera, while the front houses a 32MP selfie shooter capable of 4K 60fps recording.
Connectivity features include 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC, dual-frequency GPS, and more. The device also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, offering high-level protection against dust, splashes, and strong water jets.