iQOO 15 now on sale in India: full specs, pricing and launch offers

The iQOO 15 has officially hit open sale in India, marking the start of its wider international rollout and giving power users in the country another serious flagship option to consider. After a short early-access window on 27 November for Priority Pass buyers, the phone is now available to everyone through iQOO’s official online store, Amazon India, vivo exclusive outlets and a broad network of offline retailers across major cities.

In India, the iQOO 15 5G is positioned as a no-compromise performance phone and arrives in two memory and storage variants.

The base configuration pairs 12 GB of RAM with 256 GB of internal storage, while the higher tier combines a generous 16 GB of RAM with 512 GB of storage for users who hoard apps, games and high-resolution video. Pricing is set at INR 72,999 for the 12 GB + 256 GB model and INR 79,999 for the 16 GB + 512 GB version, placing the device firmly in the premium flagship segment where it will compete with the most powerful Android phones on the market.

Launch offers help sweeten the deal for early adopters. Customers paying with select HDFC, ICICI or Axis Bank credit and debit cards can secure an instant discount of INR 7,000, effectively pulling the entry price down into upper mid-range territory while still delivering top-tier hardware. For buyers who were already planning an upgrade, this bank promotion makes the iQOO 15 substantially more tempting than its raw sticker price suggests.

Flagship hardware with long-term software support

At the heart of the iQOO 15 sits Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a cutting-edge 5G platform built for demanding workloads. Heavy gamers, multitaskers and creators can expect fast app launches, smooth frame rates and ample headroom for AI features and future software updates. The phone runs vivo’s OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 right out of the box, giving Indian buyers access to the latest generation of Android features from day one.

Equally important is iQOO’s commitment to longevity. The company is promising five major Android OS upgrades and seven years of security patches. That level of support is still rare in the Android world and means the iQOO 15 is designed to stay secure and up to date long after many competing devices have stopped receiving significant updates. For users who prefer to keep their phones for four or five years rather than upgrading every cycle, this policy significantly boosts the phone’s value proposition.

Immersive 144 Hz LTPO AMOLED display

The front of the handset is dominated by a 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a sharp 1,440p resolution and an ultra-smooth 144 Hz refresh rate. The high resolution keeps text crisp and fine details in photos, games and videos clean and easy on the eyes, while the fast refresh rate makes animations and scrolling feel noticeably more fluid than on standard 60 Hz panels.

Thanks to LTPO technology, the screen can dynamically adjust its refresh rate, ramping up when you scroll or game and dropping down when viewing static content to conserve power. This adaptive behaviour allows the iQOO 15 to chase both performance and battery efficiency, instead of forcing buyers to choose one or the other.

Big battery with serious charging speeds

Powering all of this is a sizeable 7,000 mAh silicon-carbon battery, one of the largest cells currently found in a mainstream flagship device. The generous capacity is aimed squarely at heavy users who stream video for hours, play graphically intensive games or juggle work and personal apps throughout the day.

Charging speeds are equally ambitious. The iQOO 15 supports 100 W wired charging, allowing rapid top-ups that can take the battery from low to comfortable levels in a short time. There is also support for 40 W wireless charging, offering a quick and convenient way to recharge on compatible wireless pads at home, in the office or in the car.

Triple 50 MP cameras and gaming flair

On the back, the iQOO 15 features a triple-camera system built entirely around 50 MP sensors. The primary camera is designed to deliver detailed, balanced shots in a wide range of lighting conditions. It is joined by a 50 MP ultrawide lens that helps capture expansive landscapes, architecture and group photos without having to step back, and a 50 MP periscope telephoto unit for zoomed-in images with improved detail and less noise.

Selfie duties are handled by a 32 MP front camera tucked into a small punch-hole cut-out. This sensor targets social media creators and frequent video callers, promising sharp selfies and clear video chats. True to the brand’s gaming roots, the phone also includes Monster Halo lights around the rear camera island, adding a distinctive RGB-style glow that gives the handset a more playful, enthusiast-oriented personality, especially in darker environments.

Design, durability and everyday extras

Indian buyers can choose between two finishes, Legend and Alpha, each offering a different look and feel to match personal taste. Despite its large battery and powerful internals, the phone aims to maintain a refined, premium in-hand experience with carefully chosen materials and a clean design language that fits comfortably into both gaming setups and more formal work environments.

The iQOO 15 is rated IP68 and IP69, meaning it is protected against dust, immersion in water and even high-pressure water jets. This level of ruggedness provides extra peace of mind for users who worry about sudden rain, accidental spills or the occasional drop into water. Durability, combined with long software support, underlines the phone’s focus on long-term ownership.

On the connectivity and convenience side, the phone includes NFC for contactless payments and quick pairing, support for eSIM alongside traditional physical SIM options, an in-display fingerprint scanner for secure and fast unlocking, stereo speakers for more immersive audio and an IR blaster that allows the device to serve as a universal remote for televisions and other home electronics.

With its mix of cutting-edge performance hardware, extended software support window, aggressive launch offers and gamer-friendly design flourishes, the iQOO 15 enters the Indian market as a compelling alternative to more established premium Android flagships. As it reaches more users in the coming weeks, day-to-day feedback will reveal how well this ambitious spec sheet translates into real-world performance, but on paper it looks like one of the most interesting all-round flagship packages to arrive in India this year.