We’ve been testing the iQOO 15 for a few days now, and after clicking over 500 photos across different conditions, we have a fair idea of how the cameras perform in real-world use. This hands-on session was part of a sponsored trip by iQOO, but all the opinions shared here are entirely our own and based on our personal experience with the device.
Now, camera performance has always baeen a major discussion point when it comes to iQOO phones. The brand has often focused on performance and speed, but in recent years, it’s been gradually improving its camera game too. With the iQOO 15, the company seems to have taken another step forward in that direction.
So, in this article, we’ll be going through how the iQOO 15’s cameras perform, what kind of photos it takes, and what new features iQOO has added this time. This is not a full review; just our initial impressions after a few days of real-world testing. Let’s dive into it.
Camera Setup and Features
The iQOO 15 comes with a triple rear camera setup: a 50MP 1/1.56-inch f/1.88 main sensor, a 50MP 1/2.76-inch f/2.05 ultrawide lens, and a 50MP 1/1.95-inch f/2.65 3X telephoto lens. On paper, that’s a promising combination, and in practice, it performs reasonably well. Compared to the iQOO 13, there’s a clear improvement, and you can see them for yourself in the images below.
You get three main color profiles to choose from: Vivid, Textured, and Natural, depending on your preference. iQOO has also added new profiles like Black & White, Classic Negative, Positive Film, and Clear Blue, each giving a distinct character to your photos.
Another new addition is the AI Visual feature. It offers four modes: Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, which uses AI to make your images look like they were taken in that particular season. It works well and I can definitely see the appeal of it. These effects are processed on the cloud so it takes some time to get the final result.
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Camera Performance
In daylight, the main 50MP sensor captures detailed and balanced shots. The dynamic range is good, and the exposure control feels more consistent than before. The telephoto lens at 3X also performs pretty well, but the AI needs to be toned down a bit.
Zoom performance is good up to 6X, but naturally the quality starts to drop beyond that. You can zoom up to 100X, but those shots are mostly for fun.
The Humanistic Mode tones down AI processing to give a slightly more natural look. You can try using this mode with -0.3 or -0.7 EV for better results, although then you’re limited to just 5 fixed focal lengths: 1X, 1.5X, 2.2X, 3.7X, and 4.3X.
The Super Macro mode uses both the main and ultrawide lenses, and results are decent. They’re detailed enough for close-up textures like flowers or food. There is no support for telemacro.
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Portrait mode on the iQOO 15 has improved significantly. It still offers five focal lengths: 23mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, and 100mm, giving flexibility in framing. Background separation is good, and the processing is done well, especially in daylight.
There’s also an option to adjust the blur level (as always) and apply filters directly in portrait mode. Low light portraits are also impressive, with fast shutter speeds and minimal noise in the images.
The Snapshot Mode toggle has been moved to the Photo mode for easier access. It lets you shoot instantly using four preset focal lengths 1X (23mm), 2X (46mm), 3X (73mm), and 6X (146mm). It’s convenient for action shots but I’d still want iQOO to add support for continuous shooting across the focal range.
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iQOO 15 Launch Date
The iQOO 15 will be launching on November 26 in India. What do you think about the iQOO 15’s camera performance so far? Do you like the new AI Visual modes? And what would you like to see iQOO improve or add next? Share your thoughts in the comment section below. We’d love to know your opinion.
We’ll be sharing our detailed verdict in the full review soon, along with more sample comparisons.
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