iQOO 15 Launched in India with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7000mAh Battery: iQOO has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15, in India, bringing major upgrades in performance, display quality, battery life, and camera capabilities. Powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, the iQOO 15 aims to deliver not just top-tier gaming performance but an all-round flagship experience for everyday users.

iQOO 15 Price in India and Availability

The iQOO 15 price in India starts at:

• ₹72,999 for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model
• ₹79,999 for the 16GB RAM + 512GB storage variant

The smartphone will be available in two colour options:

• Legend – classic white with a glass back
• Alpha – smoked black with a lightweight fibreglass matte finish

Sale timeline:

• November 27, 12 PM – Priority Pass users
• December 1 onwards – Open sale

Customers can also avail:

• ₹7,000 bank discount or exchange bonus
• Additional ₹1,000 coupon

This brings the effective price down to ₹64,999 (12GB/256GB) and ₹71,999 (16GB/512GB).

The device will be sold via iQOO’s official online store and authorised offline retail partners.

iQOO 15 Specifications

Display

The iQOO 15 features a premium 6.85-inch Samsung M14 LEAD OLED display with:

• 2K resolution
• 144Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate
• 2600 nits global peak brightness
• Up to 6000 nits peak brightness in HDR
• 2160Hz PWM dimming
• Dolby Vision support
• Triple ambient light sensors
• Anti-reflective coating for improved outdoor visibility and eye comfort

Design & Build

• Legend model: 220g, 8.17mm
• Alpha model: 216.2g, 8.14mm

Both variants offer a premium in-hand feel with different textures and finishes.

Performance

At its core, the iQOO 15 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Qualcomm’s most powerful mobile chipset to date. It is paired with:

• LPDDR5X RAM
• UFS 4.1 storage

To ensure sustained performance, the phone includes an 8K vapour chamber cooling system, the biggest ever used on an iQOO device. It enhances heat dissipation and maintains stable performance during heavy workloads or gaming.

The device operates on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, with guaranteed:

• 5 years of major OS updates
• 7 years of security patches

Battery & Charging

Powering the flagship is a 7000mAh silicon-anode battery, offering excellent endurance. It supports:

• 100W FlashCharge fast charging

Extended RAM technology is also available:

• 12GB → up to 24GB virtual RAM
• 16GB → up to 32GB virtual RAM

Camera System

The iQOO 15 sports a triple 50MP rear camera setup, including:

• 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor with OIS
• 50MP IMX882 periscope telephoto lens (3x optical, 3.7x lossless zoom, improved clarity up to 10x)
• 50MP ultra-wide-angle camera

For selfies and videos:

• 32MP front camera
• Supports 4K 60fps recording

Connectivity & Protection

Key features include:

• 5G
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• NFC
• Dual-frequency GPS
• IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance

Conclusion

The iQOO 15 enters the Indian flagship segment with powerful hardware, a huge 7000mAh battery, a top-tier Snapdragon chipset, improved cooling, and a versatile triple-camera system. With competitive pricing and aggressive launch offers, it aims to attract both gamers and regular users looking for a high-performance Android flagship.