📱🥰🔥❤️👉iQOO 15 Unboxing & First Look ⚡ More Than Meets The Eye! - Complete Review
iQOO 15 Unboxing & First Look ⚡
More Than Meets The Eye!
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 7000mAh Battery | Revolutionary Display
🇮🇳 India Launch: December 26-27, 2025
🔥 Value for Money Flagship Alert! iQOO 15 brings flagship performance at mid-range pricing!
The Successor to iQOO 12 & iQOO 13 is Here!
Friends, the iQOO 12 and iQOO 13 were exciting phones and according to me, they were value for money flagships. Their successor, the iQOO 15, is here and we've ordered it from China to give you the first look!
When it launches in India, it'll be the 2nd phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 - a powerhouse performer that promises amazing performance. But I found 2-3 surprising things about this phone that make it truly exciting, especially its revolutionary new display technology!
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🌟 Key Highlights That Make iQOO 15 Special
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu Score: 3.8 Million+
LTPO OLED Display
6.85" 2K at 144Hz
Massive Battery
7000mAh with 100W Charging
Wireless Charging
40W Wireless + 100W Wired
Triple Camera
Sony IMX921 + Telephoto 3x
Gaming Beast
Q3 Chip + 7800mm² VC
🖥️ Revolutionary LTPO OLED Display
One of the best and most power-efficient displays compared to all other flagships!
6.85"
Screen Size
2K
Resolution
144Hz
Refresh Rate
2600
HBM Brightness (nits)
6000
Peak Brightness (nits)
What Makes This Display Special?
- ✨ LTPO OLED Panel: Low Energy consumption with full brightness
- ✨ Removed Polarizer Layer: Traditional displays lose 30-50% light through polarizer - iQOO 15 removes this for better efficiency
- ✨ Ultra-thin Bezels: Uniform and symmetric design
- ✨ Dolby Vision & HDR10+ Support: Premium viewing experience
- ✨ Fantastic Screen-to-Body Ratio: Immersive display with minimal bezels
📊 Complete Technical Specifications
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu Score
3.8 Million+
Geekbench Multi-Core
11,200 - 11,300
Geekbench Single-Core
3,600
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Variants (India)
12GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB
Battery
7000mAh
Wired Charging
100W Fast Charging
Wireless Charging
40W (First for iQOO!)
Weight
223g
Build
Metal Frame + Glass Front & Back
Cooling
7800mm² Vapour Chamber
Gaming Chip
Q3 Chip (Frame & Resolution Boost)
OS
Origin OS 6 (Smooth & Clean)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0
Fingerprint
Ultrasonic (Fast & Accurate)
Haptics
2-Axis Motor (Top-notch)
🎮 Gaming Performance & Features
Absolute Gaming Beast!
✓ Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Flagship-grade performance with 3.8M+ AnTuTu score
✓ 7800mm² Vapor Cooling: Massive cooling system prevents throttling
✓ Q3 Gaming Chip: Boosts 60FPS games to 144Hz, FHD games to 2K
✓ BGMI Support: Currently 60FPS, will get 120FPS with updates
✓ Arena Breakout: Runs like butter, absolutely smooth
✓ Top-notch Haptic Feedback: 2-axis motor delivers pleasant gaming vibrations
✓ 144Hz Display: Ultra-smooth visuals for competitive gaming
📸 Camera System - Vivo's Processing Power
Triple camera setup with Vivo's X-Series photo processing pipeline
Primary Camera
🔸 50MP Sony IMX921
🔸 Large sensor
🔸 4K 60FPS video
🔸 Excellent details
🔸 Large sensor
🔸 4K 60FPS video
🔸 Excellent details
Ultra-wide Camera
🔸 Samsung JN1 sensor
🔸 Wide-angle shots
🔸 4K 60FPS capable
🔸 Good quality
🔸 Wide-angle shots
🔸 4K 60FPS capable
🔸 Good quality
Telephoto Camera
🔸 50MP Sony IMX882
🔸 3x Optical Zoom
🔸 Excellent portraits
🔸 4K 60FPS support
🔸 3x Optical Zoom
🔸 Excellent portraits
🔸 4K 60FPS support
Selfie Camera
🔸 32MP front sensor
🔸 4K 60FPS video
🔸 Good selfie quality
🔸 Face unlock support
🔸 4K 60FPS video
🔸 Good selfie quality
🔸 Face unlock support
📷 Camera Highlights
- ✨ 4K 60FPS on ALL Sensors: Primary, ultra-wide, telephoto, and selfie!
- ✨ Vivo's Processing: Benefits from Vivo X-Series photo pipeline
- ✨ Above Par Photos: Better than typical iQOO camera quality
- ✨ 3x Portraits: Excellent portrait shots with telephoto lens
- ✨ Good Detail Retention: Overall processing is impressive
- ⚠️ Note: Chinese variant - may change slightly for India launch
📦 What's Inside the Box?
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iQOO 15 Phone
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Quality Case
⚡
100W Charger
🔌
USB-C Cable
📄
Documentation
📌
SIM Tool
⚖️ Pros & Cons
Pros ✓
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance
- Revolutionary LTPO OLED display (power efficient)
- Massive 7000mAh battery with 100W charging
- 40W wireless charging (first for iQOO)
- Excellent camera system with Vivo processing
- 4K 60FPS on all cameras
- Top-notch gaming performance with Q3 chip
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Premium build with metal frame
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.0
- Amazing haptic feedback
- Value for money pricing
Cons ✗
- Weighs 223g (slightly heavy)
- BGMI currently at 60FPS (will update to 120FPS)
- Chinese variant specs may differ from India
- Camera good but not exceptional for flagship
- Origin OS 6 performance needs testing in India
💰 Expected India Pricing
₹55,000 - ₹60,000
Base Variant (12GB/256GB): Expected around ₹55,000
Top Variant (16GB/512GB): Expected around ₹60,000
Top Variant (16GB/512GB): Expected around ₹60,000
Conversion: Chinese base variant costs ₹53,000 (approx)
History: iQOO 12 launched at ₹50K, iQOO 13 at ₹55K
🏆 Value for Money Flagship!
Even at ₹55-60K, the iQOO 15 can definitely be the value for money flagship of the year! No other Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 phone will come below this price.
📊 iQOO 15 vs iQOO 13 vs iQOO 12
| Feature | iQOO 15 | iQOO 13 | iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | SD 8 Elite Gen 5 | SD 8 Gen 3 | SD 8 Gen 2 |
| Display | 6.85" 2K 144Hz LTPO | 6.78" 2K 144Hz | 6.78" 2K 144Hz |
| Battery | 7000mAh | 6000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Wired Charging | 100W | 120W | 120W |
| Wireless Charging | 40W ✓ | No | No |
| Primary Camera | 50MP IMX921 | 50MP IMX920 | 50MP IMX866 |
| Telephoto | 50MP 3x | 50MP 2x | 64MP 3x |
| Launch Price | ~₹55-60K | ~₹55K | ~₹50K |
🤔 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the iQOO 15 India launch date?
The iQOO 15 is expected to launch in India on December 26-27, 2025. It will be the second phone in India to feature the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor after its China launch.
2. What is the expected price of iQOO 15 in India?
The iQOO 15 is expected to be priced between ₹55,000 to ₹60,000 for the base variant (12GB/256GB). The top variant (16GB/512GB) may cost around ₹60,000. This pricing is based on the Chinese variant conversion and iQOO's history of value pricing.
3. What makes the iQOO 15 display special?
The iQOO 15 features a revolutionary LTPO OLED panel that removes the traditional polarizer layer, making it 30-50% more power efficient while maintaining full brightness. It offers 6.85" 2K resolution at 144Hz with peak brightness of 6000 nits and HBM brightness of 2600 nits. It's one of the best and most efficient displays in any flagship.
4. Does iQOO 15 support wireless charging?
Yes! The iQOO 15 is the first iQOO phone to support 40W wireless charging along with 100W wired fast charging. This is a major addition as previous iQOO flagships didn't have wireless charging.
5. How is the camera quality on iQOO 15?
The iQOO 15 features a triple camera setup with 50MP Sony IMX921 primary, Samsung JN1 ultra-wide, and 50MP Sony IMX882 3x telephoto. It benefits from Vivo's X-Series photo processing pipeline, delivering above-par photos with excellent portraits and details. All cameras support 4K 60FPS video recording including the 32MP selfie camera.
6. What is the battery capacity and charging speed?
The iQOO 15 packs a massive 7000mAh battery (largest in iQOO's lineup) with 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging. Despite the huge battery, the phone weighs 223g, which is impressive engineering. The phone comes with a 100W charger in the box.
7. Is iQOO 15 good for gaming?
Absolutely! The iQOO 15 is a gaming beast with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3.8M+ AnTuTu score), 7800mm² vapor cooling chamber, Q3 gaming chip that boosts FPS and resolution, 144Hz display, and top-notch haptic feedback. BGMI currently runs at 60FPS and will be updated to 120FPS soon. Games like Arena Breakout run like butter.
8. What variants will be available in India?
Based on the Chinese launch, India will likely get two variants: 12GB/256GB (base variant) and 16GB/512GB (top variant). China also has a 16GB/1TB variant but it may not come to India. Both variants feature LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
9. Does it have an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor?
Yes! The iQOO 15 features an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor which is faster and more accurate than optical sensors. It also supports face unlock. Both work very well with no problems.
10. What is Origin OS 6 like?
The iQOO 15 comes with Origin OS 6 which looks very smooth in both Indian and Chinese variants. It will be the first flagship phone to launch with Origin OS 6 in India on December 26-27. We'll provide detailed testing and verdict after the India launch.
11. What connectivity features does iQOO 15 have?
The iQOO 15 is future-proof with top-notch connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 (latest standard), Bluetooth 6.0, 5G support, and all modern connectivity features. It's designed to handle next-generation network speeds and devices.
12. Is iQOO 15 better than iQOO 13?
Yes, in most aspects. The iQOO 15 has a more powerful processor (8 Elite Gen 5 vs 8 Gen 3), larger battery (7000mAh vs 6000mAh), better display (LTPO OLED), wireless charging (new addition), and improved camera system. The only advantage of iQOO 13 is faster 120W charging vs 100W in iQOO 15.
13. What is the Q3 gaming chip?
The Q3 chip is a dedicated gaming processor that enhances gaming performance. It can boost games running at 60FPS up to 144Hz and upscale FHD games to 2K resolution. This provides smoother gameplay and better visual quality without putting extra load on the main processor.
14. Will there be differences between Chinese and Indian variants?
Possibly minor differences in battery capacity, charging speed, or software features. Previously, iQOO phones had slight changes when launching in India. We'll know the exact specifications when the India variant launches on December 26-27. Camera processing might also be slightly different.
15. Is iQOO 15 a value for money flagship?
Absolutely! At the expected price of ₹55-60K, the iQOO 15 offers flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance, revolutionary display, massive battery, wireless charging, and excellent cameras. It's highly unlikely that any other 8 Elite Gen 5 phone will launch below this price, making it potentially the value for money flagship of the year.
🎯 Final Verdict
Should You Buy iQOO 15?
✓ Buy if: You want flagship performance at value pricing
✓ Buy if: You're a heavy user/gamer who needs massive battery
✓ Buy if: You want the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
✓ Buy if: You need wireless charging in a flagship
✓ Buy if: You want one of the best displays in any phone
✗ Skip if: You want the absolute best camera (consider Vivo X-series)
✗ Skip if: You prefer lighter phones (it's 223g)
✗ Skip if: You want faster than 100W charging
Ready to Experience Flagship Performance?
The iQOO 15 launches in India on December 26-27, 2025. Stay tuned for detailed review and India pricing!
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