The highly anticipated iQOO 15 is gearing up for its official debut in China on October 20th, but eager fans are already getting a sneak peek thanks to a leaked unboxing video. This exclusive look reveals the stunning design of the iQOO 15 Legend Edition, featuring a sleeker, flatter back panel and cleverly integrated LEDs around the camera island. Beyond the aesthetics, iQOO has also spilled more details about its groundbreaking, in-house developed Q3 chipset, a dedicated smartphone GPU poised to redefine mobile gaming.
Unveiling the Revolutionary Q3 Gaming Chip and Legend Edition Design
The leaked unboxing, initially shared by AnTuTu on Weibo, prominently displays the “Monster Inside” slogan and the iconic blue-red livery, a nod to iQOO’s exciting collaboration with BMW. The video further highlights a modern punch-hole display on the front, complemented by elegant metallic edges. Essential controls like the power button and volume rockers are conveniently located on the right side, while the bottom edge houses the USB-C port, a microphone, a robust speaker grille, and the SIM card slot.
According to the video’s presenter, the device offers an incredibly satisfying tactile feel, accentuated by a distinctive three-dimensional texture on the rear panel, likely referring to the iQOO and BMW branding. Another impressive detail confirmed is the inclusion of rapid 100W charging support, ensuring minimal downtime for gamers.
In a significant announcement on its official Weibo channel, iQOO proudly declared the development of what it calls the “world’s first self-developed gaming chip.” This innovative Q3 chipset works in tandem with iQOO’s proprietary QNSS super rendering engine, a powerful duo engineered to deliver immersive, console-quality visuals and unparalleled performance on a smartphone.
Although specific details regarding the chip’s architecture or manufacturing process remain under wraps, iQOO has indicated it leverages an “ultra-low power process” technology. This advanced design enables the Q3 chip to support groundbreaking features like super resolution, ultra-high frame rates, and realistic ray tracing capabilities, setting a new benchmark for mobile graphics.
The “super resolution” feature essentially means the Q3 chip can intelligently upscale lower-resolution content to stunning 2K resolution, while “ultra-frame” ensures incredibly smooth gameplay at up to 144 frames per second. It’s important to note, however, that these premium graphics enhancements will be available exclusively in games optimized to take advantage of the Q3’s full potential.
iQOO further elaborated on the performance improvements, stating that the new display chip (GPU), working in concert with the main processor, will deliver a staggering 60% boost in overall device performance, a 40% improvement in power efficiency, 50% better memory optimization, and an incredible 400% surge in AI computing power.
The QNSS super rendering engine, described as a sophisticated graphics acceleration tool, is central to providing real-time ray tracing support on the iQOO 15. This promises a dramatically more immersive gaming experience, especially in expansive open-world titles. A major highlight is the company’s claim of “full-scene ray tracing,” which means advanced lighting and realistic reflection effects will be rendered across entire game environments, not just isolated sections.
iQOO emphasizes the sustainable nature of the gaming experience, particularly during intense competitive sessions. Rigorous testing with the game “CrossFire: Gunfight King” showcased impressive results: the iQOO 15 maintained an average frame rate of 143.76fps with a minimal 1.54 frame variance, all while keeping the device temperature at a comfortable 43.6 degrees Celsius after an hour of continuous gameplay.