iQOO 15 Tipped to Launch in India on November 27 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Chinese brands are soon expected to launch their Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered smartphones in India. While their release dates have mostly been under wraps, we may finally have the release date of one of them, the iQOO 15, and it's tipped to launch exactly a month later.

iQOO 15 may launch on November 27

Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO in India, posted a teaser video on his X account, suggesting the phone could launch on November 27, 2025. The video contains the text "Guess the launch date" with the numbers in it scrolling like numbers in a slot machine and ends on 27.11.

While this doesn't directly confirm November 27, 2025, to be the official launch date, information from tipster Yogesh Brar, in partnership with Smartprix, also suggests iQOO 15 could launch on November 27, 2025, supporting the official information. We will have to wait until we have more concrete information on the launch date.

After the iQOO 15 launch in China, it will be the first phone in India to ship with OriginOS 6 features out of the box. The iQOO 15 is a performance and gamer-centric phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and a dedicated Q3 gaming chip. It also features the segment's largest 14,000mm² vapour chamber.

iQOO 15 in white and black colourways from the back — Image Credit: iQOO

Display-wise, there's a 6.85-inch 2K Samsung M14 Everest LTPO OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 2160Hz PWM dimming. The panel can reach peak brightness levels of 2,600 nits and comes with support for DC dimming, Dolby Vision, as well as HDR10+.

There's a big 7,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging and 40W wireless charging. There are significant upgrades in the camera department as well, with a triple 50 MP setup consisting of a 50 MP wide Sony IMX921, a 50 MP 3x telephoto and a 50 MP ultrawide snapper.

Some of the other specifications include an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 7 and an IP68/69 rating. iQOO has also upgraded the stereo speakers to pack more sound and fit in a bigger vibration motor for better haptics.

While we don't have any information on the pricing, the phone is expected to arrive as one of the best phones under Rs 60,000. Stay tuned as more information about its price and specifications is unveiled as we inch closer to launch.