iQOO 15 Ultra Launched in China With Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 7,400mAh Battery

 KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • iQOO 15 Ultra debuts in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip
  • Sports a massive 7,400mAh battery with 100W wired fast charging
  • Flaunts 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED screen and triple 50MP cameras
  • Prices start at CNY 5,699 (approx. ₹74,000) via Vivo online store

iQOO has unveiled its latest powerhouse, the iQOO 15 Ultra, in China — setting a new benchmark for performance smartphones. Powered by Qualcomm’s cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, it features a gigantic 7,400mAh battery and a futuristic cooling setup. This launch signals how 2026’s flagship segment is evolving toward higher thermal efficiency, massive endurance, and next-level gaming design.

iQOO 15 Ultra Price and Availability

The iQOO 15 Ultra

at CNY 5,699 (around ₹74,000) for the base 16GB RAM + 256GB variant. Higher configurations include

  • 16GB + 512GB at CNY 5,999 (₹78,000),
  • 16GB + 1TB at CNY 6,999 (₹91,000), and
  • a top-tier 24GB + 1TB model priced at CNY 7,699 (₹1,00,000).

Sales begin February 6 via the Vivo China online store, in two stylish finishes — 2077 Black and 2049 Silver.

Specs and Key Features: How Powerful Is It?

Running on Android 16-based OriginOS 6, the iQOO 15 Ultra flaunts a 6.85-inch 2K Samsung M14 LTPO AMOLED display with a fluid 144Hz refresh rate, 8,000 nits brightness, and HDR support. Under the hood, the 3nm chipset clocks up to 4.6GHz, paired with an Adreno 840 GPU, up to 24GB LPDDR5x RAM, and 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.

For cooling, iQOO introduces a novel Ice Dome Cooling System, featuring an 8,000 sq mm heat plate and an active fan. The left-side vent and inbuilt Q3 e-sports chip cater directly to high-performance gaming.

Camera and Connectivity Details

It packs a triple 50MP rear camera unit — wide, periscope telephoto, and ultrawide lenses — plus a 32MP front camera for crystal-clear selfies and 8K recording support. Connectivity includes 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, and advanced positioning systems. Security is handled by a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor.

Final Word

With its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, massive battery, and extreme cooling system, iQOO 15 Ultra positions itself as one of 2026’s most powerful Android flagships. As it lands in China, global fans are watching to see if this performance beast will expand beyond its home market.

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