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iQOO 15 to launch in India on November 26: 6 things we know about the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphone

iQOO has officially confirmed that its upcoming flagship, the iQOO 15, will debut in India on November 26, 2025. The smartphone is expected to succeed the iQOO 13 and bring substantial hardware upgrades, including Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor. Ahead of its launch, several details have surfaced through official teasers and industry reports. Here are seven key things we know about the device so far.

November 10, 2025 / 18:23 IST
 Launch date and availability The company has announced November 26 as the official launch date for India. Following the launch, sales are expected to begin through Amazon and the iQOO e-store, similar to previous models.
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Launch date and availability
The company has announced November 26 as the official launch date for India. Following the launch, sales are expected to begin through Amazon and the iQOO e-store, similar to previous models.
 Processor and performance The iQOO 15 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Qualcomm’s newest flagship processor built for top-tier performance and gaming. iQOO is also integrating its in-house Q3 gaming chip, designed to enhance frame stability and optimize thermals during long gaming sessions.
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Processor and performance
The iQOO 15 will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, Qualcomm’s newest flagship processor built for top-tier performance and gaming. iQOO is also integrating its in-house Q3 gaming chip, designed to enhance frame stability and optimize thermals during long gaming sessions.
Display Leaks suggest a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. The panel, reportedly sourced from Samsung’s M14 series, is expected to deliver improved brightness and touch-response precision, reinforcing iQOO’s gaming-centric approach.
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Display
Leaks suggest a 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 144 Hz refresh rate. The panel, reportedly sourced from Samsung’s M14 series, is expected to deliver improved brightness and touch-response precision, reinforcing iQOO’s gaming-centric approach.
Cameras The device may feature a triple-camera setup, led by a 50 MP main sensor, alongside a periscope telephoto lens and an ultra-wide sensor. A 32 MP front camera is expected for selfies and video calls.
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Cameras
The device may feature a triple-camera setup, led by a 50 MP main sensor, alongside a periscope telephoto lens and an ultra-wide sensor. A 32 MP front camera is expected for selfies and video calls.
Battery and charging A 7,000 mAh battery with 100 W wired and 40 W wireless charging support has been tipped. These specifications, if confirmed, would make the iQOO 15 one of the fastest-charging phones in its segment.
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Battery and charging
A 7,000 mAh battery with 100 W wired and 40 W wireless charging support has been tipped. These specifications, if confirmed, would make the iQOO 15 one of the fastest-charging phones in its segment.
 Software and interface The smartphone is likely to ship with Android 16 based OriginOS 6, featuring refreshed design elements such as Dynamic Glow and Atomic Island. iQOO may retain some localized customizations for the Indian market.
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Software and interface
The smartphone is likely to ship with Android 16 based OriginOS 6, featuring refreshed design elements such as Dynamic Glow and Atomic Island. iQOO may retain some localized customizations for the Indian market.
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first published: Nov 10, 2025 06:22 pm

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