iQOO launched the iQOO 15 gaming smartphone on November 26, 2025, equipped with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor plus a dedicated Q3 gaming chip for enhanced mobile gaming performance.
Running OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, the device represents iQOO’s most powerful gaming phone yet. The dual-processor architecture offloads specialized gaming tasks to the Q3 chip, freeing the main Snapdragon processor for maximum frame rates and reduced power consumption during extended gaming sessions.
Thermal management receives major attention with an advanced 8K vapor chamber cooling system—among the largest ever implemented in a smartphone. This extensive cooling solution enables sustained peak performance during intense gaming without thermal throttling, a common issue that degrades frame rates and responsiveness in competitive mobile gaming.
The iQOO 15 packs a 7,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging, providing all-day gaming capability with rapid recharge times. The massive battery capacity addresses mobile gamers’ primary complaint: running out of power mid-session during competitive matches or lengthy campaigns.
iQOO positions the device squarely against gaming-focused competitors like ASUS ROG Phone and Lenovo Legion, with aggressive pricing targeting serious mobile gamers who demand desktop-class performance in a portable form factor.
Source: Medium Tech News