Overview
Reviewed by Priyanka Singh · Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
The iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) is iQOO's take on a value-focused smartphone, built around processor of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, ram of 16 GB, storage of 512 GB.. For daily driving, calls, social apps and photos it should hold up well. On the other side, power users should weigh the chipset and battery against heavier alternatives. Below you'll find the full specifications, live prices across stores, our editor's verdict, and a quality-checked refurbished alternative that can get you the same specs for noticeably less. If you value getting more for your money, the refurbished route is worth a serious look before buying new.
Full Specifications
| Price | ₹ 72,975 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Display | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Operating System | Android v16 |
| Graphics | Adreno 840 |
| Battery | 7000 mAh, Silicon Anode Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX921 (1/1.56"" Sony TrueColor Camera) 50 MP ƒ/2.65 (Telephoto) Sony IMX 882 (1/1.95"" 3X Periscope Camera) 50 MP ƒ/2.05 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,820,464 (Total) (v11) 1,096,771 (CPU) 1,423,985 (GPU) 426,378 (Memory) 87,330 (UX) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels |
| Model | V2505A, 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 26th, 2025 |
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.7 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 215 g |
| Bezel Less | Yes |
| Colors | Legend : Glass | Alpha : Fiber Glass |
| Type | Color Samsung 2K M14 LEADTM OLED Display (1.07B) |
| Touch | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 |
| Ppi | ~ 508 PPI |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Expandable Ram | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 |
| Gprs | Yes |
| Edge | Yes |
| 3g | Yes |
| 4g | Yes |
| 5g | Yes |
| Volte | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Usb | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| Usb Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Ir Blaster | Yes |
| Gps | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display Ultrasonic |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3 5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Nfc | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| Ip Rating | IP68 + IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes |
| Ois | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Custom Ui | OriginOS 6 |
| Java | No |
| Browser | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| Fm Radio | No |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| Battery Type | Non-Removable Battery |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
| Brightness | 2600 nits Global Brightness, 1000 nits Manual full-screen Brightness, 6000 nits Local Peak Brightness, |
| Hdr Support | Yes |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes |
| Color Gamut | 118% P3 Color Gamut Coverage |
| Features | Anti-Reflective Protective Film, Dolby Atmos |
| 5g Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n26/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78 |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Geekbench Score | 9,993 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,532 (Single Core) 23,942 (OpenCL) 27,067 (Vulkan) |
| Ai Features | AI Esports Signal Engine, AI Season Change, AI Creation, AI Captions |
| Extra Features | Q3 Gaming Chip, 8K VC Cooling System, New-Gen 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Bypass Charging, Next-Gen Super Touch Control, Industry's First Dual Axis Vibration motor |
| Camera Features | HDR, panorama |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W |
| Ram Type | LPDDR5X Ultra |
| Cooling System | 8K VC Cooling System, ＞14,000 mm2 Dual-layer Graphite Sheet Area |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo |
| Bypass Charging | Yes |
| 3dmark Score | 7,191 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Speaker Score | 79 (Very Good) |
| Battery Test Result | 20.5 hours |
| Npu | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU |
| Os Updates | 5 years |
| Security Updates | 7 years |
| Antutu Storage Score | 143,770 |
| Gaming Features | Self-Developed Full-Scene Ray Tracing, PC-Grade Native Super Resolution, PC-Grade Lossless Frame Interpolation, Concurrent Super Resolution and Frame Interpolation, Game Display Enhancement, Next-Gen Super Touch Control, AI Esports Signal Engine |
| Audio Features | Symmetrical Dual Stereo Speakers |
Editor Verdict
4.0/5
Editorial rating
“A strong all-rounder that covers the essentials well; the refurbished option makes it even better value.”
Performance
4.5
Camera
4.0
Battery Backup
4.0
Display
4.0
Value for Money
4.5
Build Quality
4.0
Priyanka Singh Senior Consumer-Tech Editor
Priyanka Singh has spent 8+ years reviewing consumer electronics in India, hands-on testing laptops, phones and TVs for real-world value. She focuses on what a device actually delivers for the price — and whether a refurbished unit is the smarter buy.
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|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.39 inches, 2340 x 1080 pixels | 6.39 inches, 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| Graphics | Adreno 840 | Mali-G76 MP10 | Mali-G76 MP10 |
| OS | Android v16 | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v9.0 (Pie) |
Our take: In this price band, this model leads on paper — a sensible pick, and better value refurbished.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the key specifications of iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB)?
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. RAM: 16 GB. Storage: 512 GB. Display: 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz. Resolution: 1440 x 3168 pixels. Operating System: Android v16.
What is the display of iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB)?
6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz with 1440 x 3168 pixels resolution.
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