iQOO 15 Brings Monster Power: 7000mAh Battery, 100W Charging, Snapdragon 8 Elite

iQOO’s next flagship isn’t just about speed — it’s about endurance. The upcoming iQOO 15, launching on October 20 in China, is shaping up to be one of the most powerful Android phones of the year. The company has confirmed that it will ship with a massive 7000mAh “Blue Ocean” battery, designed for long gaming sessions and all-day use without compromise.

Unlike the typical dual-cell setup used in most modern phones, iQOO’s new Blue Ocean design uses a single-cell structure, which improves both energy density and durability. That means more power packed into the same physical space — and a longer lifespan over time. The phone also supports 100W wired charging and 40W wireless charging, with additional compatibility for PPS and PD protocols up to 55W, making it as versatile as it is fast.

But raw battery capacity is only half the story. The iQOO 15 debuts Global Direct Power Supply 2.0, a system that manages power delivery directly to the chipset, keeping temperatures stable during charging and gaming. It’s part of the brand’s ongoing effort to balance performance and cooling — something that matters deeply to its e-sports-focused audience in Asia, where mobile gaming has evolved into a serious competitive scene.

Backing that up is the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, paired with iQOO’s Monster Supercore Engine and an in-house Q3 e-sports chip. Together, they promise consistent high-frame-rate gaming. In an open-world stress test running at 60 fps on ultra settings, the iQOO 15 reportedly maintained a 1% low frame rate of 57.8 fps — an impressive level of stability for mobile hardware. The device also supports real-time ray tracing, a feature that’s becoming the new benchmark for flagship gaming phones in 2025.

On the front, the iQOO 15 sports a 6.8-inch flat 2K Samsung Everest OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, 6000 nits peak brightness, and 3200Hz touch sampling. The panel uses Samsung’s M14 light-emitting material, giving it vibrant colors and low power draw — ideal for gamers and content creators alike.

The camera setup is equally bold, featuring a 50MP main sensor (1/1.5-inch) and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens (1/2-inch) with 3X optical zoom and a 70mm focal length. This dual 50MP configuration is tuned for sharp, cinematic-style detail — a growing trend among high-end Chinese smartphones that blur the line between photography and performance.

To keep things cool, the phone includes an 8K VC Ice Dome cooling system, one of the largest vapor chambers in its class. Supporting features include symmetric dual speakers, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and an IP-rated water-resistant body, rounding out a premium build that’s ready for both esports arenas and daily use.

With its enormous battery, lightning-fast charging, and elite-tier cooling, the iQOO 15 isn’t just another flagship — it’s a statement of intent from Vivo’s gaming sub-brand. For users across Asia who want a phone that can play as hard as they do, this could be the performance beast to beat.