iQOO has launched its latest gaming-focused smartphone, the iQOO 15, in India with availability starting December 1. The device features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a massive 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
The iQOO 15 is priced starting at $815 (€705) for the 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage model, while the 16 GB RAM and 512 GB storage variant costs $895 (€775). Launch discounts bring these prices down to $728 (€630) and $806 (€697) respectively. The phone will be available through iQOO's official website and Amazon India, with additional launches planned for Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and Russia between 2025-11-28 and 2025-12-09.
The device sports a 17.4 cm (6.85 inch) LTPO AMOLED display with 1,440p resolution, 6,000 nits peak brightness, and a 144 Hz refresh rate with Dolby Vision support. The triple rear camera system includes a 50 MP primary sensor, 50 MP ultrawide lens, and 50 MP periscope telephoto camera. iQOO promises five Android updates through Android 21 and seven years of security patches until 2031, matching the extended support cycles offered by major competitors.
The 7,000 mAh battery supports 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging. Additional features include NFC, an IR blaster, stereo speakers, IP68 and IP69 water resistance ratings, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and eSIM support. The phone runs Android 16-based Origin OS and comes in Alpha, Legend, and Grey color options.
