Discover the iQOO 15 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Massive 7000mAh Battery
iQOO has recently launched the iQOO 15, its latest high-performance gaming smartphone, in China. This flagship device features the advanced Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, offering significant improvements over its predecessor, the iQOO 13.
Design and Display
The iQOO 15 impresses with a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 AMOLED LTPO display. Key specifications include:
- 2K resolution
- 144Hz refresh rate
- Peak brightness of 2,600 nits
- 2160Hz PWM and DC Dimming
- Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support
Additionally, the display incorporates an underscreen ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for enhanced security and convenience.
Performance
This device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and the Q3 gaming chip. Users can benefit from:
- Up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM
- Up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage
The iQOO 15 runs on Android 16, customized with OriginOS 6.
Camera System
The smartphone boasts a sophisticated triple rear camera setup featuring:
- 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
- 50MP periscope telephoto camera (Sony IMX882) with 3x optical zoom
- 50MP ultrawide lens
For selfies, a 32MP front camera is available, catering to video calls and self-portraits. The camera module is accentuated by an RGB LED strip.
Battery and Charging
Powering the iQOO 15 is a substantial 7,000mAh single-cell silicon-carbon battery. Charging capabilities include:
- 100W wired charging
- 40W wireless charging
It also supports smart bypass charging and reverse charging, ensuring versatile usage scenarios.
Additional Features
The iQOO 15 is equipped with a 14,000mm² vapor chamber for efficient thermal management. Other notable features include:
- Dual stereo speakers
- IP68 and IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC
- Dual-band GPS
Pricing and Availability
The iQOO 15 is available in various color options, including Track Edition (Black), Legendary Edition (White), Lingyun, and Wilderness (Light Green). Pricing for the device varies by configuration:
- 12GB/256GB: CNY 4,199 ($590)
- 12GB/512GB: CNY 4,699 ($660)
- 16GB/256GB: CNY 4,499 ($630)
- 16GB/512GB: CNY 4,999 ($700)
- 16GB/1TB: CNY 5,499 ($770)
Additionally, a special Honor of Kings 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition is available for CNY 5,499 ($770), featuring 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
