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iQOO has kicked off the international rollout of its flagship iQOO 15, starting in India, where the device is already receiving its first software update. The over-the-air update carries firmware version PD2505F_EX_A_16.0.18.4.W30 and requires a download of more than 750MB. It brings system optimizations, improved gaming and network performance, and upgrades the Android security patch to November 1, 2025.
The update enhances several aspects of the device experience:
- Updated to the November 2025 Google security patch to strengthen system security
- Optimized system stability for smoother performance
- Improved power-saving strategy to extend battery life
- Enhanced language translation accuracy on select interfaces
- Optimized network adaptability and stability
- Improved compatibility with select Bluetooth devices
- Enhanced game performance and fixed occasional animation freezes
- Optimized accessibility features for a better experience in Accessibility mode
- Smoothed Control Center swipe gestures
- Improved third-party app compatibility
- Fixed occasional lock screen wallpaper display issues
The iQOO 15 will go on open sale in India starting December 1. It will be available through iQOO’s official website, Amazon.in, vivo exclusive stores, and other offline retailers. The device comes in Legend and Alpha colors with two memory configurations: 12GB/256GB priced at ($820/€705) and 16GB/512GB priced at ($895/€770).
The iQOO 15 is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC and runs OriginOS 6, making it the first smartphone in India to ship with OriginOS out of the box. It will receive five Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.
The phone features a 6.85-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with Dolby Vision support, three 50MP rear cameras, and a 32MP front-facing camera. It houses a 7,000 mAh Si/C battery with 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. The iQOO 15 is also rated IP68 and IP69 for water and dust resistance, underlining its durability.
