The iQOO 15, initially launched in China last month, has commenced its international expansion, beginning with India. The phased global rollout schedule includes Taiwan on November 28, Indonesia on December 2, Thailand on December 3, Saudi Arabia on December 5, and Malaysia and Russia on December 9.
International market availability for the iQOO 15 includes Alpha, Legend, and Grey color variants, with configurations offering up to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. However, in India, only the Legend and Alpha versions will be offered, as the Grey color option is exclusive to Thailand, Malaysia, and Russia.
In India, the iQOO 15 will be available in two memory configurations: 12GB RAM/256GB storage, and 16GB RAM/512GB storage, priced at INR72,999 (approximately $815/€705) and INR79,999 (approximately $895/€775), respectively. Distribution channels will include iQOO’s official website, Amazon.in, vivo exclusive stores, and other offline retailers. Priority Pass users will have early access beginning November 27, with open sales starting December 1. Launch promotions have been announced, and details can be found in provided accompanying materials.
The iQOO 15 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 system-on-a-chip (SoC), complemented by the Supercomputing Chip Q3, designed to enhance gaming performance. The device operates on Android 16-based OriginOS 6, making it the first smartphone in India to ship with this operating system. Furthermore, iQOO has committed to providing five Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.
The device features a 6.85-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with a 1,440p resolution, a peak brightness of 6,000 nits, and Dolby Vision support. Biometric authentication is facilitated by an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and a 32MP front-facing camera is integrated within a punch-hole design.
The rear camera system comprises a triple-lens configuration: a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultrawide sensor, and a 50MP periscope telephoto unit. The iQOO 15 is equipped with a 7,000 mAh Si/C battery, supporting 100W wired and 40W wireless charging capabilities across all regions.
Additional features include stereo speakers, Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality, an IR blaster, and eSIM support. The smartphone also boasts IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance and incorporates Monster Halo lights around the rear camera assembly. Further information can be obtained from the iQOO 15 review.
