iQOO 15 ,The Android flagship market is becoming increasingly expensive, with most new launches touching the ₹72,000–₹73,000 mark. In such a scenario, the big question is — can the iQOO 15 become one of the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphones in the last two years?
Based on early indications, the effective price is expected to be around ₹65,000 or lower. And judging by the features, iQOO seems ready to deliver another performance-focused premium flagship.

Unboxing: Box Contents & First Look

iQOO 15 comes in two elegant colours — a fiberglass back version and a white glass-metal sandwich design. Inside the box, you get:

• A colour-matched protective case
• Documentation
• 100W USB Type-C fast charger
• 40W wireless charging support
• Type-C to Type-C cable
• SIM ejector tool

Despite packing a massive 7000mAh battery, the phone feels well-balanced. Weight varies between 204–217g depending on the variant.

Build Quality & Durability

• Shot Sensation Glass Protection
• Sturdy fiberglass back
• Survives multiple drop tests with almost no visible damage
• IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance

Ports & Button Layout

• Bottom: Speaker grill, Type-C port, microphone, SIM tray
• Top: Secondary speaker, noise cancellation mic, IR blaster
• Right side: Volume rocker, power button
• Premium metal frame with clean antenna lines

Display: A New Benchmark in the Segment

The display is the standout feature of the iQOO 15.

• 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED
• 144Hz refresh rate
• M14 panel material (same as iPhone 17 Pro Max)
• 2600 nits HBM & 6000 nits peak brightness
• Dolby Vision + HDR10+
• Ultra-thin uniform bezels
• Balanced stereo speakers

In terms of brightness, colours, and viewing experience, this display easily feels flagship-grade.

Performance: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Power

• 12GB + 256GB base model
• 16GB + 512GB top model
• LPDDR5X RAM + UFS 4.1 storage

Benchmark Scores

• AnTuTu: 3.92M–3.95M
• Geekbench:
  • Single-core: 3700+
  • Multi-core: 11000+

The thermal performance is excellent — temperatures remain below 39°C, thanks to the 8000mm² (8K) Vapour Chamber Cooling System.

Gaming Performance

• Genshin Impact: Runs at ~59.5 FPS
• COD Mobile/BGMI: 120 FPS, with interpolation up to 144Hz
• Q3 Super Computing Chip allows 2K gaming
• Ray Tracing support (Genshin Impact)
• Ultra Game Mode for detailed performance tuning
• Strong haptics + stereo sound for immersive gaming
• Supports bypass charging

Gamers will enjoy the smooth gameplay and stable thermals.

Battery & Charging

• 7000mAh battery
• 100W wired fast charging
• 40W wireless charging

Early usage shows 7–7.5 hours SoT, expected to increase to 8–9 hours after updates. Full-day battery backup is easily achievable.

Software: OriginOS Arrives in India for the First Time

iQOO 15 is the first iQOO phone in India to feature OriginOS 16, replacing Funtouch OS.

Major Highlights

• 5 years of major updates + 7 years of security updates
• A cleaner, modern, faster UI
• Origin Island
• Office Kit (seamless PC–tablet–phone integration)
• OneTap Transfer
• New widgets and AI tools
• Gemini integration
• Circle to Search support

There are a few pre-installed apps and Glance nudges that cannot be fully removed.

Camera System: Triple 50MP Flagship Setup

Rear Cameras

• 50MP Sony IMX921 primary
• 50MP Samsung JN1 ultra-wide
• 50MP Sony IMX882 telephoto

Front Camera

• 32MP with 90° wide FOV

Image Quality

• Balanced colours
• Strong HDR and dynamic range
• Natural skin tones
• Vivo-style processing
• Impressive 3X portraits
• Decent ultra-wide
• AI artefacts appear at 10X zoom
• 4K 60FPS on all lenses
• No 4K 120FPS or Log video

Camera Modes

Portrait • Night • Pro • Panorama • Time-lapse • 240FPS slow-mo • Super Moon • Ultra HD Document • Fisheye

Connectivity & Extra Features

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
• Wi-Fi 7
• Full 5G band support
• NFC
• IR Blaster
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• RGB ring notification light
• 3 ambient light sensors
• SAR values within safety limits

Conclusion: Does the iQOO 15 Justify Its Expected Price?

While iQOO 12 and 13 launched around ₹50–55K, increased component costs may push the iQOO 15 close to ₹65,000.
Even then, it will likely remain one of the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 flagships.

Why iQOO 15 Stands Out

• Benchmark-level display
• Game-changing OriginOS
• Strong haptics
• Excellent performance & thermal control
• Premium build
• Reliable cameras

Overall, the iQOO 15 delivers a flagship experience with future-proof software, top-tier performance, and a brilliant display.