One thing is very clear in the current smartphone market—customer demand now determines the direction of the device. Brands are no longer just following trends; they are creating separate devices for specific users. The iQOO 15 Ultra is one such phone, which is made entirely with gamers in mind.
This phone clearly proves that the customer is king. Yes, it’s the IQ 15 Ultra. It’s the third variant in the IQ 15 series. The IQ 15 is already here, and the 15R is coming on the 24th. The display is one of the best. Samsung’s upcoming S-series flagships feature the same panel,
This is the third variant of the iQOO 15 series. The standard iQOO 15 has already been launched in the market, and the 15R is going to be launched soon. But the Ultra model is currently limited to the Chinese market only. It is believed that this phone may not be launched in India. Still, its specifications and performance have already become the center of discussion in the tech world.
This phone is not an ordinary flagship; it is basically a gaming machine, which has been made in the form of a smartphone.
Design: The main goal is to be strong, not thin
When you hold the iQOO 15 Ultra in your hand, you can understand that this is not an ordinary slim phone. The phone is thick and heavy, weighing more than 220 grams. The big reason behind this is the huge 7400mAh battery and advanced cooling system.
Most smartphones these days are focusing on being thin and light, but this phone doesn’t go that route. The focus here is on performance, thermal management, and long-lasting gaming experience.
The back of the phone has a camera module with a large glass cover, which looks premium. Along with that, gaming-style light design elements, such as the honeycomb pattern and orange accents, give the phone a different look.
The things found inside the box also indicate that the phone is made for gaming—
- 100W fast charger
- USB Type-C to Type-C cable
- L-shaped gaming cable
- Protective case
- SIM ejector tool
- Special fan cleaning tool
Inbuilt cooling fan and gaming trigger
One of the most interesting features of this phone is the inbuilt cooling fan. Where ordinary smartphones only have passive cooling, the iQOO 15 Ultra has a real fan.
The phone’s frame has inlets and outlets through which air enters and exits. The fan automatically turns on when the phone gets hot, so that the performance is stable.
On the right side, there is a shoulder trigger, which has a polling rate of 600Hz. These triggers provide console-like control while playing games, which ensures fast reactions and good accuracy.
Display: Flagship-quality visual experience
One of the biggest strengths of the iQOO 15 Ultra is its display.
The phone has—
- 6.85-inch 2K AMOLED display
- 144Hz refresh rate
- M14 panel
- 2600 nits HBM brightness
- 8000 nits peak brightness
- Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support
- 118% DCI-P3 color gamut
This same panel can also be seen on future flagship phones. As a result, there is no doubt about the quality of the display—it is one of the best displays on a smartphone today.
Dolby Vision content can also be viewed on platforms like Netflix, which further enhances the multimedia experience.
Performance: Record-breaking power in benchmarks
The iQOO 15 Ultra is at the top in terms of performance.
Key specifications:
- Flagship-level processor
- LPDDR5X Ultra Pro RAM
- UFS 4.1 storage
- Benchmark score of over 4.2 million
The base variant has 16GB RAM and 256GB storage. While the top variant is available with 24GB RAM and 1TB storage.
It is accompanied by a separate Q3 gaming chip, which helps in increasing gaming performance.
Supported games include—
- 2K resolution
- Gaming up to 144FPS
- Smooth performance
The active cooling system ensures that the performance does not decrease even after playing games for a long time.
Huge battery and fast charging
The phone has a 7400mAh battery, which is much larger than ordinary flagship phones.
Charging Features:
- 100W Fast Charging
- 40W Wireless Charging
It allows for long gaming or video streaming, and even when the battery runs out, it charges quickly to full.
Camera: Good, but not the main attraction
Camera setup:
- 50MP primary
- 50MP ultra-wide
- 50MP telephoto
- 32MP front camera
The overall camera performance is good, but not exceptional for the price. Competing devices in the same segment, especially camera-centric phones, offer better imaging capabilities.
However, this is intentional. The iQOO 15 Ultra is primarily designed for gamers, and most gaming enthusiasts prioritize performance, display, and battery over camera quality.
Software and other features
The phone runs on Android 16 based OriginOS 6.
Other features:
- Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Face unlock
- Wi-Fi 7
- Bluetooth 6
- NFC
- Dual nano SIM
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
Stereo speakers and strong haptic feedback further enhance the gaming and multimedia experience.
IP68/IP69 rating despite fan
Incredibly, the phone has got IP68/IP69 rating despite having an inbuilt fan. That is, the phone is protected against dust and water.
This type of feature is usually not seen in phones with active cooling.
Price and reason for not coming to India
In China, the phone is priced at around 5499 yuan, which is around ₹70,000–₹73,000 in Indian currency.
When launched in India, the price can easily go above ₹1 lakh after adding taxes and other costs. Many will choose other flagship phones at this price.
Another big reason is market demand. The mobile gaming market in China is huge, but the demand for gaming phones at this price in India is comparatively low.
- The iQOO 15 Ultra is a smartphone that is made for specific users. It is not the thinnest phone, nor the best camera phone. But in terms of performance, display, cooling and battery, it is at the top.
The video viewing experience is high quality. But add that the stereo speakers are quite loud. Again, the quality is high in this case too.
This is a dream phone for gamers. However, it may not be the best choice for general users, especially those who want a camera or a lightweight design. In short, the iQOO 15 Ultra showed that when a phone is made for a specific user, it really stands out.
