iQOO has expanded its flagship iQOO 15 price in India lineup with the launch of a striking new Apex color variant on April 1, 2026 bringing the total colour options to three and giving Indian buyers a fresh reason to consider the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered powerhouse.
iQOO 15 India Price: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
The iQOO 15 price in India starts at ₹68,490 for the base 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant as of April 2026. iQOO originally launched the device in India in November 2025 at a starting price of ₹64,999, with the 16GB + 512GB top-tier variant priced at ₹71,999. Current market prices reflect minor adjustments, with the 16GB + 512GB variant now listed at approximately ₹79,998 across major platforms.
The iQOO 15 sells through Amazon India, iQOO’s official website, and select offline retail stores across the country. iQOO also offers up to ₹7,000 instant bank card discounts and ₹1,000 additional coupon savings, making the effective price more competitive than the listed MRP.
iQOO 15 Price Variants at a Glance
| Variant | Listed Price |
| 12GB + 256GB (Alpha) | ₹68,490 |
| 12GB + 256GB (Legend) | ₹69,500 |
| 16GB + 512GB (Alpha/Legend) | ₹79,998 |
The New Apex Colour: India Gets Its Third iQOO 15 Shade
iQOO officially launched the Apex colour variant in India on April 1, 2026 at 12 PM IST. The Apex shade is the rebranded version of the “Lingyun” colourway — a colour that has been available in China since the phone’s debut in October 2025.
The Apex variant features a distinctive patterned rear panel combining gray and red hues, with a flat gray metal frame running along the sides. The overall design adds visual character to the handset without altering any core specifications or internal hardware.
The Apex colour joins the existing Alpha Black and Legend variants that Indian buyers already know. All three colour options carry identical hardware, so buyers choosing Apex make a purely aesthetic decision.
Display That Competes With the Best in 2026
The iQOO 15 features a 6.85-inch Samsung 2K M14 LEAD AMOLED display with LTPO technology and a 144Hz adaptive refresh rate. The panel supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and HDR Vivid, with a typical brightness of 1,000 nits and a peak brightness of 6,000 nits for outdoor visibility.
The display covers 118% of the P3 colour gamut and delivers a resolution of 1440 x 3168 pixels at 508 PPI pixel density. Dolby Atmos-tuned symmetrical dual stereo speakers complement the visual experience during media playback.
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: Raw Power Under the Hood
The iQOO 15 runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 a 3nm octa-core chipset paired with an Adreno GPU. iQOO also includes its in-house Q3 Supercomputing Chip with PC-grade Ray Tracing support, a first for the iQOO lineup.
RAM options range from 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra, with storage configurations from 256GB to 1TB using UFS 4.1 technology. An 8,000mm² Vapour Chamber cooling system manages thermals during sustained gaming and heavy multitasking sessions.
Triple 50MP Camera Setup Built for Versatility
The iQOO 15 carries a triple rear camera system where every lens shoots at 50MP a setup that iQOO positions as its most balanced camera configuration to date. The primary sensor is a 50MP Sony unit with f/1.9 aperture and OIS, the second is a 50MP Sony periscope telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS, and the third is a 50MP ultrawide lens with autofocus.
Video recording supports 4K output, and the 32MP front camera handles selfie video at 4K resolution. Reports suggest iQOO’s ProShot and AI-assisted camera modes significantly improve low-light and action photography, though detailed benchmark comparisons have not been publicly disclosed.
7,000mAh Battery: The Biggest Selling Point
The iQOO 15 houses a 7,000mAh Silicon Anode battery one of the largest in its price segment. The device supports 100W wired Super Flash Charging and 40W wireless charging, giving users multiple fast top-up options.
Dimensions sit at 163.65 x 76.80 x 8.10mm with a weight of 215 grams, keeping the large battery housed in a reasonably slim and manageable profile.
Durability and Software: IP69 and Android 16
The iQOO 15 carries both IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance ratings the IP69 rating being notable as it covers high-pressure, high-temperature water jet protection. The device ships with Android 16 under OriginOS 6, and iQOO promises up to five major Android OS upgrades.
Additional features include a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, dual-axis vibration motor, IR blaster, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. The phone also includes iQOO’s Game Livestreaming Assistant a first-of-its-kind built-in feature for content creators who stream mobile gaming sessions.
