iQOO has officially said the iQOO 15 will ship with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with a China launch next month and India “coming soon.” The phone is also teased with OriginOS 6 globally, a 6.85-inch 144Hz QHD panel, a Q3 gaming chip, and a periscope camera.
Key Facts
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 officially confirmed for iQOO 15; India model uses the same SoC.
- Software: OriginOS 6 is coming to India and other markets, replacing Funtouch OS on upcoming devices, including iQOO 15. Rollout details are still TBD.
- Display: 6.85-inch QHD, 144Hz panel previously teased by the brand.
- Gaming silicon: New Q3 companion chip for “full-scene” ray tracing and frame interpolation will debut on iQOO 15.
- Design & camera: Official teasers show a color-changing back; a periscope telephoto camera is expected.
- Timing: China launch set for October; India launch teased as “coming soon.”
Details & Context
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 this week, touting big CPU, GPU, and NPU gains over last year’s silicon. The 3rd-gen Oryon CPU and updated Adreno GPU aim for higher performance with lower power draw, while the NPU targets on-device AI tasks. That’s the platform the iQOO 15 is moving to.
On the iQOO side, India CEO Nipun Marya teased the chipset publicly, confirming that the iQOO 15 both in China and India will run the 8 Elite Gen 5. This keeps iQOO’s pattern of using Qualcomm’s freshest flagship chip in its mainline phones.
Separately, multiple reports say OriginOS 6 will roll out beyond China, replacing Funtouch OS on new devices. That means the global iQOO 15 should ship with OriginOS 6 out of the box, though region-by-region timelines are still being clarified.
Official Word
- Chipset confirmation: Teased by iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya on X, confirming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for iQOO 15.
- OriginOS 6 for India/global: Reported statements indicate OriginOS 6 is replacing Funtouch OS on upcoming devices, with India rollout “soon.”
Impact & What’s Next
If Qualcomm’s efficiency and AI claims hold up, the iQOO 15 could be among the year’s fastest Android phones for gaming and camera processing. The Q3 “mobile graphics card” approach full-scene ray tracing plus super-resolution/frame-gen may give the 15 an edge in titles that adopt these features.
Watch for a detailed spec sheet (RAM/storage, camera sensors, charging wattage) once the China launch invite drops. India pricing will hinge on how aggressively iQOO positions the 15 against Realme GT 8 Pro, Xiaomi 17 series, and OnePlus 15 each also tied to the new Qualcomm chip.
Timeline / Availability / Pricing
- China launch: October 2025 (exact date TBA).
- India: “Coming soon” after China; chipset confirmed for India variant.
- Software: OriginOS 6 at launch globally; rollout specifics pending.
- Price: Not announced.
