iQOO 15 Ultra First Look Revealed: Periscope Camera, Cooling Fan, Gaming Buttons, and More Confirmed

iQOO has now officially revealed the first look of the iQOO 15 Ultra, and paired with earlier benchmark information, the direction of this phone is becoming clearer.

This isn’t just about chasing flagship specs for the sake of it. iQOO seems to be building a device that prioritizes sustained performance, gaming hardware, and numbers that hold up under pressure.

A Record-Breaking AnTuTu Score

Before the official first look, the iQOO 15 Ultra had already made headlines by appearing on AnTuTu. The listing, shared by iQOO Product Director Galant V, showed the phone crossing the 4.5 million mark, which is higher than anything seen on the platform so far.

According to the listing, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered device recorded a total score of 4,518,403 points. The breakdown shows 1,322,001 points in CPU performance, 1,594,848 in GPU tests, 593,52 in memory, and 1,008,031 in the UX category.

Benchmarks don’t tell the whole story, but numbers like these help explain why iQOO is leaning so heavily into cooling hardware and gaming-focused design choices.

Display and Chipset Choices

The iQOO 15 Ultra is confirmed to feature a 2K LTPO OLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. This kind of display setup makes sense for a phone that’s clearly being positioned for gaming and heavy use, where smooth visuals and fast response times matter.

At the core is the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, paired with a dedicated Q3 gaming chip. That extra chip suggests iQOO is looking beyond raw processing power and focusing on frame stability, graphics handling, and consistency during long gaming sessions.

Cooling Hardware That Goes Beyond the Usual Approach

One of the standout features is the inclusion of an active cooling fan, something still uncommon outside gaming-focused smartphones. Alongside this, iQOO has confirmed an 8000mm² vapor chamber, reinforcing the idea that thermal management is a priority here.

This approach lines up with the benchmark numbers. Pushing hardware to that level usually comes with heat-related challenges, and iQOO appears to be addressing that with physical cooling rather than relying only on software throttling.

Gaming Controls and Battery Choices

The iQOO 15 Ultra also includes gaming shoulder buttons, a feature aimed squarely at players who want better control in competitive or fast-paced games. It’s not a mainstream feature, but it fits neatly with the phone’s overall positioning.

Battery capacity is expected to be around 7000mAh, paired with 100W fast charging.

Camera Details

On the camera front, iQOO has confirmed a 50MP 3x periscope telephoto camera. While it’s not a full camera spec sheet yet, a 3x periscope setup usually focuses on usable optical zoom rather than pushing extreme numbers that don’t always translate well in everyday use.

Launch Timeline

The company has confirmed that the iQOO 15 Ultra will launch in early February 2026. Stay tuned for the official date reveal.

Who the iQOO 15 Ultra Seems Built For

Putting all of this together, the iQOO 15 Ultra looks designed for users who care about performance consistency and gaming-focused features more than slim designs or minimal hardware. The benchmark record, active cooling fan, physical gaming controls, and large battery all reinforce that idea.

For casual users, this level of hardware might feel excessive. But for gamers and power users who actually push their phones hard, the iQOO 15 Ultra’s early reveals suggest iQOO is trying to address real-world performance limits rather than just headline specs.