The iQOO 15 phone has started getting its first software update soon after it began selling internationally. The update is quite big, about 750MB, and comes with the version number PD2505F_EX_A_16.0.18.4.W30.
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This update brings the Android security level up to November 1, 2025. It also includes many fixes and improvements to make the phone more stable and secure.
The update makes the phone work more smoothly overall. It changes how the phone saves power, which should help the battery last longer during daily use. Some improvements were made to language translation accuracy in certain parts of the phone’s interface. It also makes the phone work better with apps made by other companies. This means apps will crash less often or act weird less frequently.
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The update also improves how the phone connects to networks and media features. It fixes some Bluetooth problems with certain devices and solves a rare issue in games where animations could freeze. The swipe gesture to open the Control Center is now smoother.
The phone’s accessibility features have been improved, and a rare bug that made the lock-screen wallpaper disappear in some cases was fixed. All these small changes make the phone feel more polished, especially for users who want a reliable experience with a new flagship phone.
The iQOO 15 is a powerful phone with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and runs on OriginOS 6, based on Android 16. It has a big 6.85-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and supports Dolby Vision. The back has three 50MP cameras, and the front has a 32MP camera.
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The phone has a large 7,000 mAh battery with fast charging: 100W wired and 40W wireless charging. iQOO promises up to five Android operating system upgrades and seven years of security updates for this model
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In India, the iQOO 15 will be available for sale starting December 1 on iQOO’s official website, Amazon.in, and retail stores. It comes in two colors called Legend and Alpha and two memory options: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage priced at ₹72,999, and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage priced at ₹79,999.
This pricing places the phone in the premium flagship category. Getting this first software update quickly is a good sign for buyers who want ongoing support for their new phone.