iQOO has officially launched the iQOO 15, its latest flagship smartphone focused on high-performance gaming. It introduces the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and the new Supercomputing Chip Q3, targeting power users, gamers, and content creators.
Why it Matters: Mobile gaming is growing, and brands are pushing for performance improvements. The iQOO 15 positions itself as a gaming-focused device built to deliver smoother visuals, better cooling, faster touch response, and long-term performance.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is built on a 3nm process and features the Qualcomm Oryon CPU with faster responsiveness and higher GPU performance. It is paired with UFS 4.1 and LPDDR5X Ultra Pro memory for faster read/write speeds and smoother frame rates.
The Supercomputing Chip Q3 introduces three proprietary cores for graphics processing, AI tasks, ray tracing, and frame interpolation. It enables higher resolution gaming with lower latency and supports AI-based super-sampling for 2K visuals. The device also brings new tools for streaming, such as bypass charging, replay features, and dual-device screen mirroring.
The sensory experience was upgraded with a Dual-Axis Vibration Motor, enhanced touch response, and a symmetrical speaker system with spatial audio. A Monster Halo Game Lighting Effect adds synced in-game lighting on the device.
The iQOO 15 uses a custom Samsung 2K M14 LEAD OLED display with up to 6000 nits local peak brightness. It also features a triple ambient light sensor for better brightness adjustment, glare reduction technology, and TĂśV Rheinland certifications for eye care.
It is the first device to run OriginOS 6, built with the Origin Smooth Engine for long-term fluidity. The system introduces new multitasking tools such as Copy & Go and Drag & Go, plus improved device connectivity including one-tap transfer with iPhone and Office Kit for Mac.
Battery and cooling were also upgraded. The device has a 7000 mAh silicon anode battery with 100W fast charging and 40W wireless charging. It features an 8K vapor chamber cooling system with multiple heat dissipation layers for stability during heavy use. Battery Life Extender mode activates at one percent battery and restores previous tasks once charged.
The phone is rated IP68 and IP69 for protection against water and pressure. For imaging, it includes a 50 MP Sony 3x periscope camera with zoom up to 100x, upgraded Live Photo at 2K resolution, EIS stabilization, and AI-assisted features.
Availability: The iQOO 15 will be sold in three editions: Legend, Alpha, and Grey. It launches in India on November 26, followed by Taiwan and China on November 28, Indonesia on December 2, Thailand on December 3, Saudi Arabia on December 5, and Malaysia and Russia on December 9.
Will mobile gamers benefit from iQOO’s focus on high-performance hardware this year?
