The vivo iQOO 15 is a upper-mid-range device, powered by the Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm), delivering top-tier performance for its class, backed by a large 7,000 mAh battery for multi-day use (2025).
2025 · Upper-mid-range · Android 16
Overall
A+
Performance
A+
Display
A+
Battery
A
Camera
A
Charging
A
Software
B+
ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Flagship), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.85" · 163.7 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm (6.44 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
ChipsetQualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
RAM12GB | 16GB
Storage1TB | 256GB | 512GB
Main Camera50 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Exceptional 7,000 mAh battery — lasts 2+ days with typical use
✓Flagship-grade Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) — handles any app or game
✓12GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Razor-sharp 508 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓6.85" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
⊗ Cons
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
ℹ️ Overview
Status
Available
Announced
2025, October 20
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
Flagship performance tier — top of the line
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 840
OS
Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades, OriginOS 6
Yes, the vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the vivo iQOO 15 supports wireless charging (100W wired, PPS, PD 40W wireless Bypass charging).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the vivo iQOO 15.
Yes, up to 100W (100W wired, PPS, PD 40W wireless Bypass charging).
The vivo iQOO 15 is rated IP68/IP69 — IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Color-changing rear panel (gray color only).
No, the vivo iQOO 15 does not support a memory card.
The vivo iQOO 15 SIM configuration: · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China.
No, the vivo iQOO 15 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Yes, the vivo iQOO 15 has stereo speakers.
The vivo iQOO 15 ships with Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades, OriginOS 6.
The vivo iQOO 15 uses USB Type-C 3.2, OTG.
The vivo iQOO 15 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The vivo iQOO 15 has 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5.
