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Vivo’s latest flagship, the iQOO 15, has made a powerful debut in China, instantly breaking sales records within hours of its release. The smartphone not only went on sale right after its announcement but also remarkably outperformed its predecessor.
According to the source, the Vivo iQOO 15 sold as many units in just 30 minutes as the previous model did in its entire first day of sales. The special Vivo iQOO 15 Honor of Kings Edition sold out immediately, with the next batch expected to hit stores on October 24. The global launch of the Vivo iQOO 15 is reportedly scheduled for November.
The device features a 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1440×3168 resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, and 6,000-nit peak brightness, ensuring a smooth and vivid visual experience. Powering the phone is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with 12GB or 16GB of RAM and storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.
In terms of photography, the Vivo iQOO 15 comes with a triple rear camera system that includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens with autofocus, and a 50MP periscope telephoto lens offering 3x optical zoom and OIS. On the front, a 32MP selfie camera handles video calls and portraits with clarity.
Fueling the device is a massive 7,000mAh battery that supports 100W wired and 40W wireless charging, delivering top-tier endurance and convenience. The smartphone runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 layered on top, offering a refined and responsive user experience.
Vivo iQOO 15 Specifications
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 |
| Operating System | HarmonyOS 5.0 |
| Supported Networks | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G |
| Display | 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1440 × 3168 pixels, 1B colors, 144 Hz, PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 1000 nits (typ), 2600 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) |
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Card Slot | No |
| Main Camera | 50 MP (f/1.9, wide, 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS) 50 MP (f/2.7, periscope telephoto, 1/1.95″, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3× optical zoom) 50 MP (f/2.1, ultrawide, 1/2.76″, 0.64µm, AF) |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (f/2.2, 21 mm, wide) |
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Blue, Color Changing |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Under Display (Ultrasonic) |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh 100 W wired (PPS) • 40 W wireless |
| Price | $590 |
