iQOO is preparing to introduce a new flagship phone in China, named iQOO 15 Ultra. This will be a more premium version of the recently launched iQOO 15 smartphone. The Ultra model is expected to come with a larger battery, faster charging speeds, better cooling support, and more features dedicated to gamers. While it is currently unknown whether the same device will also come to the Indian market, the iQOO 15 Ultra has been confirmed to launch in China in early February 2026. Ahead of the official launch event, the company has teased some features, and some details have also surfaced online, giving an idea of ​​what to expect from the upcoming iQOO phone. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming iQOO phone.

iQOO 15 Ultra to launch soon with bigger battery, active cooling fan and more

It’s clear from the early teasers that the iQOO 15 Ultra isn’t trying to blend in with regular flagship phones. The design itself points towards a gaming-first approach. The rear camera module adopts a circular layout with a ring-like pattern around it, giving the phone a more technological and industrial look. Light orange markings can be seen throughout the body, reinforcing its sporty identity. One of the most eye-catching elements is the presence of an active cooling fan near the bottom of the device, something that is rarely seen outside of dedicated gaming smartphones. To underline its confidence in this setup, iQOO is also offering a dedicated protection plan for the cooling fan, which reportedly covers it for five years.

iQOO says the 15 Ultra is designed with hardcore gamers in mind. According to the company, the phone is designed for users who care about fast response times, stable frame rates and long gaming sessions without sudden drops in performance. Instead of treating this model as a regular upgrade, iQOO is introducing it as a “Performance Ultra” device. The brand has highlighted its experience in eSports-focused tuning, thermal management and touch responsiveness, claiming that the phone has been engineered to feel quick and accurate even under heavy load. There is an emphasis on stability and immersion, especially during competitive gameplay.

This approach puts the iQOO 15 Ultra closer to a gaming-focused phone than traditional flagship devices. With features like active cooling and a design clearly inspired by performance hardware, the phone is expected to compete with models like the Red Magic 11 Pro series, which are also targeted at serious mobile gamers rather than casual users.

The leak suggests that the hardware will match this condition. The iQOO 15 Ultra is rumored to come with a dedicated gaming shoulder button along with an active cooling fan. However, the biggest talking point is the battery. Reports indicate that the phone could have a battery of 7,000mAh or more, which would be much larger than those typically seen in flagship smartphones. This is expected to help support long gaming sessions without frequent charging breaks.

Charging speed is also expected to be a major highlight. While the device has appeared on China’s 3C certification platform with support for 100W wired charging, tipster Digital Chat Station claims that iQOO may push this further. According to the leak, the company may increase the charging speed to 200W later in the product’s lifecycle. If this happens, it will be a return to the ultra-fast charging levels that iQOO last offered on the iQOO 11 Pro in 2022. Wireless charging support is also mentioned, although the exact speed has not been confirmed yet.

Details about the processor and display have not been officially revealed, but rumors point to flagship-level hardware. The phone is said to be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset and may feature a high-refresh-rate display, possibly going up to 165Hz. In terms of cameras, the leak mentions a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto lens, which suggests that the phone won’t completely ignore photography despite its strong gaming focus.