iQOO 15: A Detailed Examination of Specifications and Features
The iQOO 15 has been launched as a flagship smartphone, positioning itself as an early adopter of Qualcomm’s latest high-end chipset. The device aims to provide a compelling value proposition by offering a competitive feature set at a price point that undercuts many of its premium competitors.
Key Features and Hardware
The iQOO 15 distinguishes itself with several notable upgrades. The display, while maintaining a similar 6.85-inch size, incorporates enhancements such as extended HDR certifications, including Dolby Vision, and promises increased peak brightness levels.
Camera capabilities have also been upgraded. The previous generation’s 2x zoom lens has been replaced with a 3x periscope telephoto lens featuring a larger sensor. The primary, ultrawide, and front-facing cameras remain unchanged.
iQOO 15: Specifications Summary
- Body: Dimensions: 163.7 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm, Weight: 215g; Construction: Fiberglass or glass back, aluminum frame; Durability: IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance (rated for high-pressure water jets and submersion up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes), Color-changing rear panel.
- Display: 6.85″ LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz refresh rate, PWM dimming, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Brightness: 1000 nits (typical), 2600 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak), Resolution: 1440 x 3168 pixels, Aspect ratio: 19.8:9, Pixel density: 508 ppi.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm): Octa-core CPU (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M); GPU: Adreno 840.
- Memory: Configurations: 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM; Storage: UFS 4.1.
- Operating System/Software: Android 16, with a commitment of up to 5 major Android upgrades; OriginOS 6 (China).
- Rear Camera: Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.9, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm pixel size, PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 50 MP, f/2.7, 1/1.95″, 0.8µm pixel size, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Ultrawide angle: 50 MP, f/2.1, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm pixel size, AF.
- Front Camera: 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide).
- Video Recording: Rear camera: 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS; Front camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps.
- Battery: 7000mAh; Charging: 100W wired charging, 40W wireless charging.
- Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5; NFC, Infrared port.
- Additional Features: Under-display ultrasonic fingerprint reader, Stereo speakers.
The device features a significant battery upgrade, incorporating a 7,000 mAh capacity, an increase from the previous generation’s 6,000/6,150 mAh units. The wired charging speed has been adjusted to 100W, supplemented by 40W wireless charging capabilities.
Performance and Gaming Enhancements
The iQOO 15 is designed with a focus on gaming performance. The device incorporates a dedicated SuperComputing Q3 chip to offload tasks from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, thereby improving overall gaming performance.
Software and Longevity
iQOO is committing to providing up to 5 major OS upgrades, demonstrating a commitment to long-term software support.
Unboxing Experience
The retail package of the iQOO 15 includes the device itself, a quick start guide, a USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and data transfer, and a 100W FlashCharge charger. Additionally, a soft silicone case is included.
