iQOO is preparing to unveil its first Ultra-branded smartphone, the iQOO 15 Ultra, in China. Early information indicates that the device will prioritize raw performance instead of the usual Ultra phone approach that centres on cameras.
Although the company has said it will be announced before the Chinese New Year, which falls on Feb. 17, it is yet to reveal the launch date. In a new Weibo post, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed the tentative launch timeframe of the device.
iQOO 15 Ultra positioned as a performance-centric flagship
According to DCS, the iQOO 15 Ultra is expected to make its debut in China in early February. While he shared the tentative launch timeframe, he did not reveal anything else about the device’s specifications.
According to multiple reports, the iQOO 15 Ultra is being positioned as the first “performance Ultra” smartphone of 2026. Unlike traditional Ultra models that prioritise imaging hardware, this device is expected to push sustained performance to new levels.
Leaks also point to a more futuristic design language, potentially including shoulder buttons aimed at gamers and power users. It is tipped to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with an active cooling system that includes a built-in fan.
The fan is said to be larger and more efficient than anything currently used in mainstream smartphones. By actively expelling heat through high-speed airflow, the system is designed to keep temperatures in check during extended gaming or heavy workloads.
On the display front, the iQOO 15 Ultra is expected to carry forward the same 2K Samsung flat panel seen on the standard iQOO 15. The screen is said to offer a manual peak brightness of around 1,000 nits, a full-screen peak brightness of 2,600 nits, and a local peak brightness that can go as high as 6,000 nits, resulting in improved clarity and visibility.
The iQOO 15 Ultra may feature the same 50-megapixel triple camera setup that’s available on the standard iQOO 15. It may pack a 7,000mAh+ battery and support 100W wired and 50W wireless charging.
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