The iQOO 15, Vivo’s latest sub-brand flagship, has officially arrived, powered by the top-tier Snapdragon chipset. This impressive device is offered in four stunning color options and five distinct storage configurations. For enthusiasts, a special iQOO 15 Honor of Kings 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition, in an exclusive blue hue, is also available, featuring 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. The phone showcases a brilliant 6.85-inch Samsung M14 AMOLED display with an incredibly smooth 144Hz refresh rate. The special Collector’s Edition is set to hit the shelves in China at a later date.
iQOO 15 Price and Availability
The iQOO 15 kicks off at CNY 4,199 (approximately Rs. 52,000) for its entry-level variant, which includes 12GB RAM and 256GB of storage. For those seeking more power and space, the 16GB RAM + 256GB storage option is priced at CNY 4,499 (around Rs. 56,000), while the 12GB RAM + 512GB storage model costs CNY 4,699 (roughly Rs. 58,000). The 16GB RAM + 512GB storage configuration comes in at CNY 4,999 (about Rs. 62,000). The ultimate iteration, boasting 16GB RAM and a massive 1TB storage, is available for CNY 5,499 (approximately Rs. 68,000).
As mentioned, the exclusive iQOO 15 Honor of Kings 10th Anniversary Collector’s Edition in blue will also be offered at CNY 5,499 (about Rs. 68,000), configured with a single 16GB RAM + 512GB storage.
The standard iQOO 15 will be offered in unique colorways including Legendary Edition, Track Edition, Lingyun, and Wilderness (translations from Chinese). The Wilderness and Collector’s Edition models will be available for purchase in China on October 31 and October 24, respectively.
iQOO 15 Specifications
The iQOO 15 operates on OriginOS 6, built upon the foundation of Android 16. Its captivating 6.85-inch Samsung M14 AMOLED display boasts a stunning 2K (1,440×3,168 pixel) resolution, a 130Hz screen sampling rate, and an impressive refresh rate of up to 144Hz. This display supports 1.07 billion colors and offers a sharp 508 ppi pixel density. Gamers will appreciate the claimed touch sampling rate of up to 300Hz in gaming mode, along with its 19.8:9 aspect ratio, P3 color gamut support, and HDR capabilities. It achieves a remarkable 94.37 percent screen-to-body ratio.
Under the hood, the handset is powered by an advanced 3nm octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, complemented by an Adreno 840 GPU. This powerful chipset features two 4.6GHz performance cores and six 3.62GHz efficiency cores, ensuring seamless performance. A dedicated Q3 gaming chip further enhances the mobile gaming experience. Users can choose configurations with up to 16GB of lightning-fast LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and a generous 1TB of UFS 4.1 onboard storage.
For photography enthusiasts, the iQOO 15 is equipped with a versatile triple rear camera system. This includes a 50-megapixel (f/1.88) primary sensor, a 50-megapixel (f/2.65) periscope sensor capable of an incredible 100x digital zoom, and a 50-megapixel (f/2.05) wide-angle lens. Selfies and video calls are handled by a 32-megapixel (f/2.2) front-facing camera. The camera software offers a wide array of features, such as Scenery and Night Scene photography, HD Document scanning, Professional Mode, Micro Film mode, Humanistic Street Camera, Jovi Scan, and Fisheye mode. The front camera also supports 4K video recording, adding to its versatility.
Powering this feature-rich smartphone is a robust 7,000mAh battery, supported by rapid 100W wired and 40W wireless fast charging. For enhanced security, the iQOO 15 integrates an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor. Connectivity options are comprehensive, including Bluetooth 6, dual-band Wi-Fi 7, GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, and QZSS. The device measures 163.65×76.80×8.10mm and weighs approximately 221g.