IQOO 15 Launch Date, Price, Specification, Camera, Battery, Design, And More
If you’re anything like me, the moment word trickled out about the iQOO 15, you started counting your spare change and hunting for old phones you could swap out for an upgrade. Because honestly, it’s been ages since a flagship launch felt this loaded. The iQOO 15 isn’t just a spec bump, it’s kind of a tech dopamine hit in a marble-textured shell.
The launch date’s not set in stone, but the buzz is that iQOO’s new beast is dropping in China first in October 2025 and should land in India sometime between mid and late November.
So, those of us jonesing for an upgrade have a good couple of months to recalibrate our expectations, check bank balances, and practice explaining to family why a phone upgrade really is “essential” this year. I remember telling my roommate about the rumored specs, and he legit paused FIFA to Google it — which is no small commitment for him.
Price? The sweet spot seems to be around ₹59,999 for the base version though, of course, there are whispers of slightly lower or higher tags, depending on the variant. If you’ve been eyeing other flagships, this pretty much pits iQOO 15 directly against the likes of OnePlus 13, ROG Phone 8, and maybe some “ultra” Samsungs. Will it actually sell for that price? No guarantee because phone prices are about as unpredictable as monsoon rains. But for now, set your expectations there and maybe stash a bit extra in case taxes or memory upgrades hit.
Now, let’s dive into specs. You ever get that feeling that a phone is just posturing for spec-sheet bragging rights? iQOO’s clearly not shy. Picture this: 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED 2K display (Samsung M14 panel), 144Hz refresh for buttery scrolling, and enough anti-glare coatings to let you doomscroll outside without squinting or seeing your own tragic reflection. Under the hood rests Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, yes, the one that’ll probably anchor every Android flagship this winter. LPDDR5X RAM, UFS 4 storage (let’s say a healthy 12GB RAM and 256GB default), and OriginOS 6 running atop Android 16. When someone asked me, “Is it just a gaming phone?” I actually giggled. With specs like these, of course, it’s a gaming phone, but it’s also a phone for literally anyone who wants brute power and silky performance, whether you’re editing TikToks, hammering through spreadsheets, or running emulators on the sly.
Camera-wise, iQOO’s betting big: triple 50MP shooters on the back, with a periscope telephoto lens for all your “zoom into the moon” photography. Night and portrait modes are getting tweaked, so late-night samosa pics outside the vendor won’t just be blurry blobs anymore. If you’re into selfies, a 50MP front cam is rumored (which feels excessive, but hey, if you’re streaming or vlogging… go nuts). There’s 8K and 4K video recording, too, but let’s be honest: most of us can barely hold our hands steady enough to avoid the shakes at 1080p. Anecdote? My cousin has a two-year-old iQOO, and the nighttime photos are still leagues ahead of some of my “premium” devices. Fingers crossed this generation isn’t just marketing fluff.
Battery and charging are where it gets real. iQOO’s chasing big numbers: 7,000mAh battery (or 6,700mAh, depending who you ask), with wild 100W wired charging and 50W wireless, maybe more if leaks are right. Basically, you plug it in while you’re brushing your teeth, and it’s close to full by breakfast. If you’ve ever found yourself scrounging for a charger at a café while your friends judge you for your “ancient” phone, consider your social anxiety defused. I once ran out of juice on a cross-city train, and let’s just say my group chat missed out on some wild candid photos that will never see the light of day.
And the design, ah, that’s a story. Marble-finish back in a new Lingyun color; a color-changing panel that’s ready for all your Instagram flexes; flat, squared edges with a squircle camera island; and IP68/IP69 water and dust resistance. It feels premium, but also kind of playful, especially the RGB light accents that scream “I’m a gamer” without actually yelling. There are new haptics, a Q3 gaming chip, satellite comms support (maybe leaks are wild lately), and enough sensors and connectivity to make nerds like me raise eyebrows in delight. Do I need all that? Absolutely not. But do I want it? That’s a rhetorical question.
All in all, the iQOO 15 looks like it’s shooting for “flagship killer” status while still being fun and a little bit extravagant. If you’re shopping on performance, features, or even just the vibe of owning something cutting-edge, it might just be the one that convinces you to finally tell your budget to take a hike and join the upgrade train. Whether it lives up to hype is anyone’s guess, but honestly, chasing the latest device is half the fun.
