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iQOO 15 Debuts in China as OnePlus 15 Confirms 7,300mAh Battery Ahead of October 27 Launch

The emphasis on oversized silicon‑carbon batteries with ultra‑fast charging signals an aggressive push on gaming endurance.

Overview

  • iQOO 15 is now official in China with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, a 7,000mAh silicon‑carbon battery, 100W wired and 40W wireless charging, and OriginOS 6 on Android 16.
  • iQOO 15 features a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 LTPO AMOLED at 2K up to 144Hz, an ultrasonic fingerprint reader, IP68/IP69 ratings, the Q3 gaming chip, and a triple 50MP camera setup with a Sony IMX921 main and IMX882 periscope.
  • China pricing for iQOO 15 starts at CNY 4,199 for 12GB/256GB, with configurations up to 16GB/1TB at CNY 5,499, and the phone is expected to reach India in November.
  • OnePlus confirms the OnePlus 15 will ship in China with a 7,300mAh battery plus 120W wired and 50W wireless charging, a 165Hz 1.5K BOE LTPO display, and a China launch set for October 27.
  • A global OnePlus 15 variant appeared on Geekbench with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12GB RAM, Android 16, and strong scores, while India teasers point to an announcement soon with pricing likely around Rs 70,000–75,000; iQOO 15 is expected around Rs 55,000–60,000.