Exclusive: OnePlus 15’s Rival, the iQOO 15 Gets a November 26 India Launch Date

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According to exclusive information shared with us by Yogesh Brar, the iQOO 15 is tentatively scheduled to launch in India on November 26, 2025. This will be iQOO’s biggest flagship launch of the year and a direct face-off with the OnePlus 15, which is expected to arrive on November 13. 

iQOO 15

The iQOO 15 has already gone official in China, priced at ¥4,199, which is ¥200 higher than the iQOO 13’s base variant that launched at ¥3,999. Given this price bump, Indian pricing is expected to fall between ₹65,000 and ₹70,000, depending on storage options. 

First Smartphone in India to Debut with OriginOS 6

What makes this launch even more significant is that the iQOO 15 will be the first iQOO device in India to ship with OriginOS 6 out of the box, replacing the long-running Funtouch OS. The new software brings many of the features and refinements seen in China, including smoother animations, better design, and more customization. 

This is a major step forward for iQOO’s India lineup, aligning the software experience closer to its flagship Chinese models. If you want to dive deeper into what OriginOS 6 brings, you can read the story here. And for comparison, our coverage of OxygenOS 16 is also available here.

iQOO 15

iQOO 15 Specifications 

The iQOO 15 is expected to arrive in India with the same specifications as the Chinese model. It features a 6.85-inch 2K Samsung M14 OLED LTPO display with a 144Hz refresh rate, 2600 Nits of HBM brightness, and 6000 Nits peak brightness. The display also supports Dolby Vision, has 2160Hz PWM dimming, and an anti-reflective coating too. 

The phone is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, paired with the dedicated Q3 gaming chip. It uses LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.

iQOO 15

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On the camera side, it packs a 50MP triple setup: a Sony IMX921 primary sensor, 50MP JN1 ultrawide, and 50MP IMX882 3X telephoto, along with a 32MP front camera. It packs a massive 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W wired, 55W PPS, and 40W wireless charging.

The iQOO 15 measures 8.28 mm in thickness and weighs 221g. And just like its predecessor, it also includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. Other highlights include stereo speakers, Wi-Fi 7, IR Blaster, NFC, and IP68/IP69 protection.

ALSO READ: iQOO 15 Arrives With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Bigger Battery, and Subtle Design Upgrades: Check Details Inside

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Iqoo

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Lmao how can brands of same company be rivals.

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