As we head toward the end of 2025, the flagship season is already heating up. Xiaomi’s 17 series has launched, OnePlus 15 is getting ready, and now iQOO is teasing its next flagship phone. Funny enough, just like OnePlus and Xiaomi did, iQOO is skipping a number too, no iQOO 14, straight to iQOO 15.
The Vivo subsidiary has now also officially teased the iQOO 15 on Weibo, which gives the clearest look yet at what their next flagship might pack, including its display, performance, and features. Now, let’s jump into this article where I will discuss everything about the iQOO 15, including its major specs.
iQOO 15 Rumors
Display and Design
The iQOO 15 will feature a 6.85-inch QHD Samsung AMOLED display, dubbed the “Triple Peak Screen”. As confirmed, iQOO 15 will be using an M14 luminescent material and claims a 98.1% screen-to-body ratio. The display is rated at 2,600 nits peak brightness, up 100% from previous generations, with anti-glare layers and eye protection 2.0 hardware. According to iQOO, glare is 40% lower than that of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and readability at very low light (4.4 lux) is very much possible.
Performance and Software
Inside, iQOO 15 runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (Qualcomm’s newly launched flagship chipset of the year). It is coupled with the “Q3 gaming chip”, their new take on a mobile “graphics card”. The numbers they’re giving are eye-catching, with “+60% performance, +400% AI capability, and improved efficiency”, and so much more, but only after a full review will their actual capability be revealed.
Similarly, it supports 2K native gaming in select titles with low frame variance and around 144FPS average. Multi-game support is also baked into the iQOO 15, and there’s deep game recognition and frame insertion in over 180 games.
But, letting that aside, all these stats only matter if you are buying for gaming. Even though camera specs have not yet been revealed, and unlike Vivo’s flagship phones like the X200 Ultra and the upcoming X300 series, iQOO phones have never been a proper flagship material if we consider their camera capabilities.
Audio, Haptics, and Durability
iQOO upgraded audio and haptics with dual X-axis vibration motors and wide dual speakers. For durability, iQOO 15 carries IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance. The ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is apparently faster than the iQOO 13’s, and the USB-C port supports USB 3.2.
Battery and Charging
Like cameras, the Battery details are also not fully fleshed out, but it uses a silicon anode battery, which iQOO says improves lifespan by 50%. iQOO also mentions in their teaser that Wireless charging is supported for the first time in the series. The charging display is updated with a “50+” indicator for durability.
iQOO 15 Rumors and Availability
Vivo, which owns the iQOO brand, does not sell iQOO phones in Nepal, nor are there any current talks about it. That said, an iQOO flagship would be a welcome addition here. Anyway, regarding the launch date, the iQOO 15 is rumoured to be launched on October 15 and is expected to be priced at INR 64,999 in India.
- Meanwhile, check out our iQOO 13 review
