iQOO 15 was launched in China in October with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. The company is reportedly gearing up to expand the iQOO 15 lineup with a compact model, iQOO 15 Mini. Fresh reports suggest the iQOO 15 Mini is nearing launch, which features flagship-level specifications in a compact form. The new Mini variant may cater to users seeking performance without the bulk. A new leak suggests the possible launch timeline and key specifications of this handset. Get all the details here.
iQOO 15 Mini Specifications
Processor
The compact phone is tipped to run on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 processor. The flagship iQOO 15 is equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which is currently Qualcomm’s most powerful processor.
Design
It is also tipped to feature a metal frame and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. iQOO 15 Mini will feature a 6.31-inch display with a 1.5K resolution.
Battery
It is expected to offer a battery capacity similar to the standard iQOO 15. The upcoming model will feature a 7,000mAh battery similar to the standard iQOO 15 model. iQOO 15 Mini could compete with devices like the OnePlus 15T in the compact flagship segment.
Launch Timeline
Tipster Smart Pikachu (translated from Chinese) claims that the iQOO 15 Mini will launch around April next year with a small screen. It is expected to launch alongside the iQOO 15 Ultra.
Details about iQOO 15
iQOO 15 was launched in China last month with a starting price tag of CNY 4,199 (roughly Rs. 52,000) for the base variant with 12GB RAM + 256GB storage. In India, it is expected to start at Rs. 72,999.
The iQOO 15 features a 6.85-inch Samsung M14 AMOLED display with 2K resolution and up to a 144Hz refresh rate.
It is one of the first smartphones to run on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. The device packs a proprietary Q3 gaming chip, up to 16GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of onboard storage.
iQOO 15 has a triple rear camera unit comprising three 50-megapixel sensors. It integrates a 32-megapixel selfie camera.
Final Thoughts
While other specifications are still under wraps, iQOO 15 Mini is expected to compete directly with upcoming compact flagships like the OnePlus 15T and Oppo Find X9s. If accurate, the device could attract users wanting flagship speed in a pocket-friendly size. Compact phone fans may finally get a device that does not compromise features or speed.
