The iQOO 15 Apex colour edition has officially launched in India. This follows the original iQOO 15, which was released in the country in November last year. The earlier model came in Alpha Black and Legend colour options, while the latest version introduces a fresh new shade called Apex. This Apex variant is essentially a rebranded version of the “Lingyun” colour that was previously available in China. Apart from the new colour, the phone's overall design and specifications remain exactly the same as before. The iQOO 15 Apex edition will be available for purchase in India through Amazon.
iQOO 15 Apex Edition Price In India And Availability
iQOO 15 Apex edition's price in India starts at Rs 72,999 for 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. The higher-end configuration with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage costs Rs 79,999. The iQOO 15 Apex edition will be available for purchase in India through Amazon.
iQOO 15 Apex Edition Design, Specs, And Features
According to iQOO, the Apex edition features a holographic imaging-based dynamic ink wash painting design. On the rear panel, it has a wavy paint-like appearance in shades of red, white, and black.
Feature-wise, the Apex Edition mirrors the iQOO 15. For photography, it features a triple rear camera system: 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor with optical image stabilisation, 50MP Sony IMX882 periscope telephoto supporting 3x optical zoom, and 50MP ultrawide. The rear camera module stands out with a vibrant RGB LED strip. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie shooter.
At the heart of the iQOO 15 Apex Edition is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, paired with the Q3 gaming chip. This combination ensures quicker processing, smoother multitasking, faster app switching, and an enhanced gaming experience. To handle heat during demanding tasks like gaming, the iQOO 15 includes a large 8,000mm² vapour chamber cooling system.
The iQOO 15 Apex Edition sports a large 6.85-inch Samsung M14 Amoled LTPO display with 2K resolution, a variable refresh rate of up to 144Hz, and a peak brightness of 2,600 nits. It also supports advanced 2,160Hz PWM and DC dimming for better eye comfort, along with Dolby Vision and HDR10+ compatibility. An ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner is built into the screen.
A 7,000mAh silicon-carbon battery powers the iQOO 15 Apex Edition, supported by 100W wired fast charging and 40W wireless charging. Smart bypass charging and reverse charging are available too.
The smartphone runs on OriginOS 6 skin, based on Android 16, With iQOO committing to five years of software updates and seven years of security patches. It boasts top-tier IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
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