Introduction: From MEMC Frame Interpolation Chip to Self-Developed Q3 Gaming Chip
The iQOO digital series has consistently set benchmarks for high-performance mobile phones.
From iQOO’s pioneering integration of MEMC frame interpolation chips into smartphones to amplify game frame rates， to the development of the self-researched Q1 gaming chip in 2023， which allows for the independent selection of frame interpolation or enhanced image quality with reduced power consumption. This evolution continued in 2024 with the Q2 gaming chip， supporting the concurrent “Super Resolution + Super Frame” technology at 2K resolution and 144FPS.
This year， the self-developed Q3 chip， featured in the iQOO 15， has arrived as anticipated. The Q3 gaming chip boasts three self-developed cores: a rendering core， a ray tracing core， and an AI core. Furthermore， it incorporates an updated chip process technology， leading to comprehensive upgrades in performance， power efficiency， and cache.
Its functionality extends beyond mere super resolution and frame interpolation; it introduces a self-developed all-scenario ray tracing chip， enabling ray tracing in games like “Genshin Impact” and “Valorant，” thereby revolutionizing in-game visual fidelity.
The iQOO 15， powered by the formidable combination of the fifth-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Snapdragon Elite and the Q3 gaming chip， is positioned as a high-performance flagship that excels in gaming and demonstrates no shortcomings in its all-around capabilities.
In terms of performance， in addition to the dual-chip synergy， it features the industry’s largest single-layer 8K VC vapor chamber， an advancement of 14% in size compared to the previous generation. The dual-layer sub-high thermal graphite sheets further enhance heat dissipation by 47%.
For photography， the device is equipped with a triple rear camera system featuring a 50MP main sensor， a Sony IMX882 super periscope telephoto lens capable of 6x lossless zoom， a high-resolution mode， and AI-generated content (AIGC) enhancements.
Regarding battery life， the “Blue Sea” battery with a capacity of 7000mAh， utilizing second-generation semi-solid-state technology and fourth-generation silicon anode， achieves a 15% increase in energy density. It also supports 100W ultra-fast flash charging.
In terms of the display， it boasts a 2K LEAD OLED screen that debuts Samsung’s M14 luminescent material， delivering a peak visual experience.
Furthermore， the inclusion of no-polarizer technology and high-frequency PWM dimming makes it exceptionally friendly to users sensitive to eye strain.
Below is a detailed specification table:
Let’s delve into a comprehensive examination of this smartphone’s performance.
