The iQOO 15 is shaping up as a no-nonsense flagship for India, built for high-FPS gaming and long sessions without throttling. The company has confirmed a November India launch with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Android 16-based OriginOS 6, and early teasers point to serious upgrades in cooling, display, and haptics.
Price and availability in India
iQOO has not announced pricing yet. Multiple trackers peg the expected starting price in the ₹59,999 to ₹69,990 range for the base 12 GB RAM, 256 GB storage model, with higher 16 GB RAM options going up to 512 GB and even 1 TB. The India launch is in November 2025, exact date still to be shared. Sale date and time in India are to be announced, so plan around a mid to late November window in IST once the brand confirms details.
Where to buy
Expect availability on Amazon.in and the iQOO India online store, which has been the standard route for recent iQOO flagships. Keep an eye on both as the launch nears.
Design and display
The front uses a large 6.85-inch 2K LTPO Samsung “Everest” panel at 144 Hz with an adaptive refresh that should slide between low and high rates to save power. Peak local brightness is teased at up to 6,000 nits, useful for HDR video and direct sunlight in Indian summers. Touch sampling is tipped to reach 3,200 Hz, which helps with precision inputs in shooters like BGMI and Valorant Mobile. Dolby Vision support and tight touch response should make this a crisp, fast canvas for gaming and OTT.
Performance and thermals
Under the hood sits Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with iQOO’s Q3 gaming chip that is designed to hold 144 fps at 2K in supported titles. The headline is an 8K VC “Ice Dome” cooling system claimed to deliver markedly better heat spread and stability than prior iQOO generations. A new Warhammer MAX dual-axis motor handles haptics on both X and Z axes, aiming to give tighter recoil snaps and directional feedback in games. In short, the silicon, the helper chip, and the cooling are working together to keep frames high and temperatures low during long ranked grinds.
Cameras
The rear setup is a 50 MP triple-camera array. Early details point to a 1/1.5-inch IMX9-series main sensor, a 50 MP ultra-wide, and a 50 MP periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom and up to 100x digital reach. The promise here is cleaner daylight shots, better low-light with larger sensor area, and steadier zoom at stadiums and concerts. A 50 MP front camera is expected for sharper selfies and crisper 4K calls. We will need full review samples to judge tuning, but the hardware looks serious.
Battery and charging
A 7,000 mAh-class battery is on the cards, paired with 100 W wired fast charging. Wireless charging is supported as well. For India’s heavy daily data use and long commutes, that capacity plus high-efficiency LTPO should translate to all-day endurance even with mixed use, and quick top-ups during chai breaks. The bigger thermal plate should also help keep charging speeds consistent without hot spots.
Durability, security, and audio
The phone is teased with an IP69 rating for dust and water protection, a rare sight among mainstream flagships. A 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader should unlock more reliably with slightly wet fingers after a workout. Symmetrical dual speakers, paired with a tuned haptic motor, promise punchier positional cues in games and cleaner dialogue in reels.
How the specs help in real life
High refresh plus high touch sampling means smoother scrolling, quicker flicks, and more accurate swipes in competitive titles. The big vapor chamber should keep frame rates steadier during long raids in Genshin Impact or marathon BGMI customs. UFS 4.1 speeds up app updates and level loads. The periscope telephoto offers cleaner zoom shots of stage performances without grainy noise. The 7,000 mAh battery reduces mid-day anxiety, while 100 W fast charge gets you back to 50 percent quickly if you forget to plug in overnight. IP69 and ultrasonic print add peace of mind during monsoon downpours and gym sessions.
Variants expected in India
Look for 12 GB + 256 GB as the entry option, 16 GB + 512 GB as the performance sweet spot, and a 16 GB + 1 TB top-tier for creators who shoot lots of 4K video. Exact combos will be confirmed at launch.
Competition in India
iPhone 16: The most consistent camera and video quality, plus long software support, but a 60 Hz screen on the non-Pro model makes it less ideal for 120 Hz plus gaming out of the box, and it generally costs more.
Starting prices in India sit far above many Android rivals.
Samsung Galaxy S25: Compact body, seven-year update promise, and strong daylight imaging at a price that often dips near ₹74,999 during sales, so it is a balanced all-rounder rather than a gaming specialist.
OnePlus 15: Expected to go head-to-head with similar silicon and high refresh display, so the winner for gamers may come down to cooling and touch response. Launch timing is close, so many buyers will compare both spec sheets side by side.
Early verdict
If gaming is your priority, the iQOO 15 looks built to run fast and stay cool. The rest of the package, large battery, fast charge, big bright screen, and a flexible triple camera, rounds it out for daily use. The only open questions are exact India price and the final camera tuning, both of which will decide how it stacks up against iPhone 16 and Samsung’s S25 in value terms. For now, it reads like the performance play for 2025, especially if iQOO keeps the base variant near the expected bracket.
India quick facts
Expected price: ₹59,999 to ₹69,990, official pricing to be announced
Variants: 12 GB + 256 GB, 16 GB + 512 GB, 16 GB + 1 TB, expected
Launch: November 2025 in India, exact date TBA
Sale date and time: TBA, watch for announcements in IST
Where to buy: Amazon.in and the iQOO India online store
Neutral takeaway
Built for high frame rates and long sessions, the iQOO 15 looks like the gamer’s flagship to watch in India, provided the final price lands right.
