iQOO 15 launched: India Price, Top Specs, Key Features Detailed

iQOO 15 India launch: 6.85" 144Hz display, 7,000mAh battery, 100W charging, triple 50MP cameras. Expected price Rs 55-59K.

iQOO launched the iQOO 15 in China on October 20 at CNY 4,199, which works out to around Rs 52,000. The phone arrives in India between November 15-25, though iQOO hasn't announced Indian pricing yet. Last year's iQOO 13 started at Rs 54,999, so expect the base 12GB/256GB variant to land somewhere between Rs 55,000 and Rs 59,999. That pricing would undercut the OnePlus 13 by at least Rs 5,000 based on OnePlus's usual strategy.​

The 6.85-inch flat LTPO AMOLED display pushes 1440x3168 pixels, which is sharper than the iQOO 13's 1440x3200 panel. More importantly, iQOO kept the display flat instead of going curved like many 2025 flagships. This matters because curved edges look premium but cause accidental touches that frustrate actual usage. The 144Hz refresh rate beats the standard 120Hz found on most rivals including the Realme GT 6. An ultrasonic fingerprint scanner replaces the optical sensor from the iQOO 13, which should work better with wet fingers.​

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor powers everything inside. This is the newest flagship chip available right now, putting the iQOO 15 ahead of phones still using last year's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 like the Poco F6. The chip uses 3nm manufacturing compared to the 4nm process in the iQOO 13's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Smaller manufacturing means better power efficiency and less heat. RAM starts at 12GB and goes up to 16GB, while storage maxes out at a ridiculous 1TB. The top variant costs CNY 5,499 in China, roughly Rs 68,000.​

iQOO finally upgraded all three rear cameras to 50 megapixels each. The iQOO 13 had a 50MP main camera but compromised with cheaper sensors for telephoto and ultrawide. This three-sensor setup matches what you get on the OnePlus 12 and Realme GT 7 Pro. The main camera uses f/1.88 aperture, the telephoto sits at f/2.65, and the ultrawide opens to f/2.05. Early samples from Chinese reviewers show good detail and accurate colors, though Indian units often get different camera tuning that affects final output.​

The 7,000mAh battery is what really sets this phone apart. Most flagships stick with 5,000-5,500mAh batteries because bigger cells add weight and thickness. iQOO managed this massive capacity through silicon-carbon battery technology that packs more energy into less space. The iQOO 13 had a 5,400mAh battery, so this is a huge jump. Despite the larger battery, the phone weighs 215 grams - only 15 grams more than the iQOO 13. For comparison, the OnePlus 12 weighs 220 grams with a smaller 5,400mAh battery.​

Charging speeds reach 100W wired and 40W wireless. The iQOO 13 also supported 100W charging, so that stays consistent. What's new is the 40W wireless charging, though finding compatible chargers in India will be tough. Most wireless chargers here max out at 15W. The Realme GT 6 offers 120W wired charging but no wireless option at all. Samsung's Galaxy S24 series charges at just 25W wired, making iQOO's 100W feel extremely fast.​

The phone measures 8.10mm thick despite that 7,000mAh battery. The iQOO 13 was 8.13mm, so they actually made it slightly thinner while adding 1,600mAh more battery capacity. That's impressive engineering. China gets four color options but India typically receives only two or three. There's also a gaming-themed Honor of Kings special edition, though such variants rarely leave China.​

IP69 certification exceeds the IP68 rating on most flagships including the OnePlus 12 and Samsung Galaxy S24. IP69 means the phone survives high-pressure water jets at elevated temperatures. Most users will never need that level of protection, but it's there. Dual stereo speakers handle audio, though there's no headphone jack. An IR blaster lets you control TVs and ACs, which the iQOO 13 also had. OnePlus removed IR blasters years ago, making this a point of differentiation.​​

The phone runs OriginOS 6 in China, but Indian units get Funtouch OS based on Android 16. Funtouch has improved but still feels bloated compared to OxygenOS or Samsung's One UI. iQOO promises two years of major Android updates and three years of security patches. Samsung offers four years of major updates on flagships, highlighting where iQOO cuts costs. For buyers planning to keep phones three-plus years, this matters.​​

Amazon already has a microsite live, confirming the iQOO 15 will sell through Amazon India, iQOO's website, and offline stores. Launch offers typically include Rs 3,000-5,000 bank discounts and exchange bonuses. The iQOO 13 launched with Rs 5,000 instant discount during the first sale. No-cost EMI will be available, making the upfront cost more manageable.​

The real competition comes from the OnePlus 13 launching the same month with the same Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. OnePlus typically charges Rs 5,000-7,000 more than iQOO for similar specs. If the iQOO 15 starts at Rs 56,999, expect the OnePlus 13 at Rs 62,999 or higher. The Realme GT 7 Pro is another November contender. Samsung's Galaxy S25 series arrives in early 2025 but will cost Rs 80,000-plus, targeting different buyers.​

What makes the iQOO 15 compelling is the 7,000mAh battery at under Rs 60,000. No competitor offers this capacity at this price. The triple 50MP camera setup beats the compromised setups on phones like the Poco F6 Pro. The flat display appeals to people tired of accidental edge touches. The IP69 rating provides serious protection. These strengths could make it the value flagship of late 2025.