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iQOO 15 Ultra: The Gaming Monster Is Heading Worldwide

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23 July 2026

The iQOO 15 Ultra in dark grey seen from the back on an orange background, showing the grille of its built-in fan and its orange accents

The wait is almost over for fans of extreme performance. While Vivo is getting ready to unveil the iQOO 16 in China as autumn approaches, the brand hasn’t forgotten the rest of the world. Launched in China last February, the seriously impressive iQOO 15 Ultra has just cleared a major hurdle by picking up its European EEC certification, paving the way for an imminent international release.

Built for e-sport: active fan and touch triggers

The iQOO 15 Ultra sets itself clearly apart from traditional flagships with hardware aimed squarely at demanding gamers. It packs an active cooling system with a fan built into the chassis, along with capacitive shoulder triggers for controller-grade handling.

To deliver flawless visuals and smoothness, the device comes with an outstanding screen:

Panel: 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED at 2K (3168 x 1440 pixels).
Smoothness: adaptive refresh rate pushed all the way to 144 Hz.

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a 7,400 mAh battery

Under the bonnet, the iQOO 15 Ultra runs the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with up to 16 GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 1 TB of UFS 4.1 storage.

Battery life is handled by an impressive 7,400 mAh silicon-carbon cell, which supports 100W wired Fast Charging and 40W wireless charging.

Elite photography and a fully loaded spec sheet

Unlike other gaming-focused phones that skimp on the cameras, the iQOO 15 Ultra keeps a versatile high-end setup:

Main sensor: 50 MP (Sony IMX921) with optical stabilisation (OIS).
Periscope telephoto: 50 MP with 3x optical zoom and OIS.
Ultra-wide: 50 MP.
Selfie camera: 32 MP on the front.

The phone runs Android 16 with the OriginOS 6 skin on top. It also features an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, dual IP68/IP69 water resistance certification, stereo speakers, NFC and an infrared blaster.

iQOO 15 Ultra specifications

Component	Specifications
Display	6.85-inch AMOLED LTPO, 2K (3168 × 1440), adaptive refresh up to 144 Hz
Cooling	Active system with a fan built into the chassis
Gaming controls	Capacitive shoulder triggers
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory	Up to 16 GB LPDDR5X Ultra · 1 TB UFS 4.1
Main camera	50 MP Sony IMX921 with optical stabilisation
Telephoto	50 MP periscope, 3x optical zoom, stabilised
Ultra-wide	50 MP
Front camera	32 MP
Battery	7,400 mAh silicon-carbon
Charging	100 W wired · 40 W wireless
Biometrics and water resistance	Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint · IP68 and IP69
Software	Android 16 with OriginOS 6
Other	Stereo speakers, NFC, infrared blaster
Model numbers	V2546A and I2603 (EEC certification)

iQOO 15 Ultra price and availability

Conclusion

An active fan, shoulder triggers, a 2K display at 144 Hz and a 7,400 mAh battery: the iQOO 15 Ultra fully commits to gaming without giving anything up on photography, which remains rare in this category. Its European certification sets neither a date nor a euro price, but it leaves no doubt that a global version is being prepared.

Sold in China from 5,699 yuan (around $840 before tax), the iQOO 15 Ultra has now surfaced under model numbers V2546A and I2603 in the European EEC database, confirming that a global rollout is being prepared. We’re keeping a close eye on the official release date and euro pricing so we can bring it to our online store as quickly as possible. If this model appeals to you, you’ll find the Vivo phone range at PhoneDroid, along with a Vivo screen protector.