iQOO has shared the first official look at the color choices for its upcoming flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15, building excitement just weeks before its debut on October 20. The phone will come in four eye-catching finishes, including a unique color-shifting back panel that changes hues depending on the light, making it a standout for style-conscious buyers.
The lineup features a sleek black option for a classic look, a vibrant green shade that’s a lighter take on last year’s popular color, and a fresh gray metallic finish for a modern edge.
The star is the new color-changing variant, which replaces the previous model’s gray and shifts tones subtly—think a subtle iridescent effect that catches the eye without being flashy.
These colors pair with the phone’s square camera module in the top-left corner, featuring three lenses and a flash, plus “Monster Inside” branding at the bottom for that signature iQOO vibe.
Specs and Features
Pre-orders are already open in China, where the iQOO 15 will be the first phone to run OriginOS 6 out of the box, based on Android 16.
Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, it promises top-notch speed for gaming and multitasking, with a 6.85-inch 144Hz 2K display from Samsung for smooth visuals.
Other highlights include a massive 7,000mAh battery with 100W wired and wireless charging, IP68 and IP69 water resistance, and a Q3 gaming chip for extra performance boosts.
Price
While full pricing and global details are still under wraps, the iQOO 15 is expected to start around Rs 60,000 ($700) in India for a November launch, competing with the Samsung Galaxy S26 and Vivo X300.
Fans on Weibo are raving about the colors, with one saying, “That shifting back is genius—finally a phone that looks alive!” iQOO plans to unveil more specs at the Shenzhen event, so stay tuned for what could be a bold step up in mid-range flagships.
Sources: IQOO via Weibo (1), (2), (3), vivo