It’s Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and if you’re a mobile gamer, the “spec war” just moved from the screen to the chassis. iQOO is currently sucking all the oxygen out of the room with teasers for the iQOO 15 Ultra.
While the standard iQOO 15 is already out there doing its thing, the “Ultra” is a different beast entirely. Or nothing. Let’s be real—iQOO is tired of being called a “mainstream flagship” and wants back in the hardcore gaming arena. The thing is, they’re literally putting a built-in active cooling fan into this thing. Those too.
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The iQOO 15 Ultra “Hardcore” Breakdown: Field Notes
It’s an ongoing situation where the “Ultra” isn’t just a bigger camera—it’s a thermal engineering experiment. Here’s the ground reality:
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The Fan Situation: The thing is, this isn’t an external clip-on. It’s an internal active fan visible near the bottom of the phone. iQOO is so confident in it that they’re reportedly offering a 5-year protection plan just for the fan. Or nothing.
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The Powerhouse: It’s running the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. But and here’s the kicker—iQOO claims the cooling system is so efficient that the performance will rival the next generation of chips (think Snapdragon 8 Gen 6 territory). Let’s be real, that’s a bold claim.
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The Display: We’re looking at a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 AMOLED panel. The thing is, it might push up to a 165Hz refresh rate, making it one of the fastest screens on a non-dedicated gaming phone.
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Monster Battery: A 7,000mAh silicon-anode battery. The thing is, it’s already been spotted on certification sites with 100W charging, though rumors persist that it could jump to 200W later in the year. Those too.
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iQOO 15 vs. iQOO 15 Ultra: What’s the Diff?
| Feature | iQOO 15 (Standard) | iQOO 15 Ultra (Teased) |
| Cooling | 14,000mm² Vapor Chamber | Internal Active Cooling Fan |
| Display | 144Hz 2K AMOLED | 165Hz LTPO AMOLED |
| Battery | 7,000mAh / 100W | 7,000mAh+ / 100W (up to 200W?) |
| Gaming Tech | Q3 Gaming Chip | Q3 Chip + Pressure Shoulder Buttons |
| Launch Date | Available Now | Early Feb 2026 (China) |
And Here’s the Kicker…
The thing is, the design is “aggressive.” We’re talking circular camera modules, tech-centered orange accents, and a look that says “I play BGMI for 8 hours straight.” Or nothing. In India, iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya is already teasing a sibling device—the iQOO 15R—which looks like a rebranded Z11 Turbo with a 7,600mAh battery. Those too.
One side comment—the iQOO 15 Ultra is clearly gunning for the Red Magic 11 Pro crowd. The thing is, if they can make a “gaming” phone that actually has a decent camera (rumors say a 50MP periscope is included), they might just win the year. It’s an ongoing situation, and we’re expecting the full China reveal just before the Spring Festival in February.
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