iQOO is preparing for its annual flagship refresh. The company has officially confirmed that the iQOO 15 will launch in India on November 26, bringing advanced hardware and long-term software support. The device is already confirmed to come with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which puts it in direct competition with this year’s top Android flagships including the OnePlus 15, Realme GT 8 Pro, and others.

The brand is also releasing key details ahead of the launch, including a 7,000mAh battery, OriginOS 6, and other performance-focused upgrades. Let’s take a look at all that’s been confirmed and what to expect from the upcoming iQOO 15.

iQOO 15 launch date and availability

iQOO has confirmed that its new flagship will be coming to India on November 26 with availability via Amazon, iQOO e-store, and major offline retailers. Based on the official teaser, the phone will be available in two color finishes, Legend Edition (white) and Alpha (black). It is expected that iQOO will launch the phone with multiple RAM and storage variants. While the India-specific configuration has not been detailed yet, the Chinese launch offered 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, so expect a similar approach here too.

The power of Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Powering the iQOO 15 is Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, which promises notable gains in CPU, GPU, and AI processing compared to last year’s flagship. In its official announcement post on

The handset is also rumored to come with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring smooth multitasking and fast read/write speeds even under heavy usage.

iQOO 15 software and stability

iQOO has also confirmed that the upcoming flagship will feature its Q3 supercomputing chip, which is designed to improve frame rate stability and enhance overall gaming smoothness. Thermal performance will also be in focus, with the report pointing to a large 8,000 sq mm vapor chamber cooling system, which is aimed at maintaining temperatures during prolonged use.

On the software front, the iQOO 15 is expected to run OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 and up to seven years of software support.

iQOO 15 display and design upgrade

Design-wise, the iQOO 15 continues the brand’s sporty aesthetic with a few design changes. However, the big upgrade is coming with the display. iQOO is confirmed to use a Samsung 2K M14 LEAD OLED panel, which is expected to measure 6.85 inches with a 2K+ resolution and a 120Hz or 144Hz refresh rate, depending on the variant.

The display is confirmed to come with 2600 nits high brightness mode, making it one of the brightest panels on a smartphone currently. Additional features like 2160Hz PWM dimming, DC dimming, and ray tracing support for advanced graphics are also hinted at.

Battery and charging of iQOO 15

Under the hood, the iQOO 15 is confirmed to have a 7,000mAh battery, which is quite large for a flagship device. Rumors point to 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging, meaning users should be able to top up quickly when needed. The 8,000 sq mm vapor chamber cooling system will also help maintain performance during extended gaming or multitasking sessions.

iQOO 15 camera upgrade

This year, iQOO is expected to introduce a significant camera upgrade to its flagship line-up. The rear module is rumored to feature a 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel triple-camera setup consisting of a primary, ultra-wide, and periscope telephoto lens, which will reportedly be equipped with OIS. The brand has already confirmed a 50-megapixel Sony 3x periscope camera.

There is expected to be a 32MP front camera for selfies and video calls. Connectivity options should include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and IP68 or IP69 water resistance.

Expected price of iQOO 15

As always, pricing will be the real deal. While iQOO has kept the final price under wraps, rumors suggest that the iQOO 15 price in India could start around Rs 70,000. This will make it compete directly with premium rivals from Samsung, OnePlus and Xiaomi. The phone will be available through online and offline channels, and buyers can probably expect launch-day offers and bank promotions.