Recent reports said that iQOO will unveil the iQOO 15 Ultra by early February, and the brand has now officially confirmed the launch timeline. At the same time, a fresh Weibo post by tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed nearly all the major hardware details of iQOO’s first Ultra-branded smartphone. Together, the official announcement and the leak provide a clearer picture of what to expect from the upcoming device.
iQOO 15 Ultra launch date confirmed
iQOO has announced that the iQOO 15 Ultra will be introduced on Feb. 4 at 7 pm (local time) in China. The company describes it as the industry’s first “performance Ultra,” positioning the phone squarely towards power users and mobile gamers.
Official teasers highlight a cyberpunk-inspired design language, along with physical shoulder buttons placed on both sides of the frame for gaming control. The device has already been showcased in two color options, namely 2077 Flowing Orange and 2049 Ice Blue, both aimed at delivering a futuristic visual identity.
The brand has also confirmed the presence of a large active cooling fan inside the phone, paired with an advanced thermal system that includes a sizeable vapour chamber and liquid metal heat transfer materials. These additions suggest a strong focus on sustained performance under heavy workloads such as gaming.
iQOO 15 Ultra specifications (rumored)
According to a Weibo post by reliable tipster Digital Chat Station, the iQOO 15 Ultra will feature a 6.85-inch Samsung 2K LTPO flat display with adaptive refresh rate support. Powering the device is expected to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with iQOO’s in-house Q3 supercomputing chip. The phone may offer up to 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage.
On the camera front, the handset is tipped to include a 32-megapixel front camera and a triple 50-megapixel rear setup with a 3x periscope telephoto lens rated at CIPA 4.5. Other highlights include a 7,400mAh battery with 100W wired charging, wireless charging, bypass charging, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, dual-axis linear motor, and upgraded stereo speakers. The phone is also expected to ship with Android 16-based OriginOS 6.
At present, there is no clarity on whether the iQOO 15 Ultra will be released in markets outside China.
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