iQOO has officially teased the India launch of its flagship iQOO 15 for November 27, 2025, making it the first iQOO device in India to ship with OriginOS 6 instead of Funtouch OS. The timing positions it as a direct competitor to the OnePlus 15, launching two weeks earlier on November 13, in India’s heated flagship smartphone battle.
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iQOO 15 India Launch Details
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | November 27, 2025 (tentative) |
| Display | 6.85″ Samsung M14 AMOLED, 2K, 144Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 + Q3 gaming chip |
| RAM/Storage | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X / 1TB UFS 4.1 |
| Battery | 7,000mAh (100W wired, 40W wireless) |
| Cameras | 50MP main + 50MP telephoto (3x) + 50MP ultrawide |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) |
| Expected Price | ₹65,000 – ₹70,000 |
OriginOS 6 Debuts in India with Dynamic Glow Interface
The iQOO 15 introduces OriginOS 6 featuring Dynamic Glow, which delivers a more fluid visual experience across the home screen, lock screen, and system apps. The UI draws inspiration from Apple’s Liquid Glass design, featuring circular icons and layered blur effects—a major departure from the aging Funtouch OS that has defined iQOO’s Indian lineup for years.
For flagship smartphone buyers, this software shift matters as much as hardware upgrades. OriginOS 6 brings smoother animations, better customization, and refined design that aligns the Indian experience closer to iQOO’s premium Chinese models.
Massive Battery Upgrade Compensates for Slower Charging
The iQOO 15 packs a 7,000mAh battery supporting 100W wired and 40W wireless charging—a major upgrade over the iQOO 13’s 6,000mAh battery, though charging drops from 120W to 100W. The difference shouldn’t matter much as 100W is already one of the fastest charging speeds, and the iQOO 13 comfortably lasted a day with heavy usage.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset paired with the dedicated Q3 gaming chip positions the iQOO 15 for sustained performance during intensive gaming sessions. The device features the industry’s largest 8000mm single-layer VC cooling system for better heat dissipation during longer gaming sessions.
Camera Gets Periscope Telephoto Upgrade
The iQOO 15 packs a 50MP primary camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom with up to 100x digital zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide sensor—with the periscope lens being a feature missing from the iQOO 13. The 32MP front camera handles selfies and video calls.
The display measures 6.85 inches with Samsung M14 AMOLED 2K panel, 144Hz refresh rate, up to 2600 nits brightness in HBM mode, and 6000 nits peak brightness—slightly bigger and brighter than the iQOO 13’s 6.82-inch screen.
Pricing is expected to fall between ₹65,000 and ₹70,000, given the Chinese model launched at ¥4,199—¥200 higher than the iQOO 13’s ¥3,999 base price. The iQOO 13 stood out for its impressive hardware and pricing at Rs 54,999 in India, so if iQOO continues similar value positioning, it should definitely have an edge over rival flagships.
The Amazon microsite is already live, confirming availability through Amazon India and iQOO’s e-store post-launch.
FAQs
Will the iQOO 15 India version have the same specs as China?
Yes, iQOO typically aligns its India models with Chinese variants, so expect identical display, processor, and camera specifications.
What’s the biggest change from iQOO 13 to iQOO 15?
The 7,000mAh battery (vs 6,000mAh), periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and India’s first OriginOS 6 instead of Funtouch OS.
