Your New iQOO 15 Just Got an Update—Better Battery, Faster Games

Saturday, 29 November 2025 at 20:22

Okay, so the powerful new iQOO 15 just launched globally—India first, obviously—and it's already getting its first software patch. This isn't just some tiny fix; this is a big one.

The phone is fresh out of the box, and vivo is already pushing the update, which is over 750MB. If you pre-ordered this beast, download this immediately!

Why You Need This Update

The firmware version is PD2505F_EX_A_16.0.18.4.W30, and it fixes the little nagging stuff while seriously boosting performance. Check out the best parts:

Security Lock-down: They immediately bumped the Android security up to the November 1, 2025, patch. No time wasted on security—that's good news.
Battery Boost: This is huge for that massive 7,000 mAh cell. They optimized the power saving strategy, meaning you should get even more life out of that incredible battery. More screen time for you!
Gaming Fixes: The team optimized game performance and—get this—fixed a super annoying bug where game animations would just freeze sometimes. That stutter is gone.
Super Smooth Swipes: Ever notice lag pulling down your Control Center? They smoothed out that swiping motion. Small detail, huge difference in daily use.
General Shine: Everything else is tightened up: system stability, better network connection, and even improved compatibility with some Bluetooth devices. Plus, it fixed a weird bug where the lock screen wallpaper sometimes vanished.

A Quick Peek at the Phone Itself

Just as a reminder, this phone is a monster: It runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and is the first in India with the new OriginOS 6. Plus, it comes with a guarantee of five Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. That’s commitment.

It has the huge 7,000 mAh Si/C battery, 100W wired charging, three 50MP cameras, and even an IP68/IP69 rating. You can snag it in Legend or Alpha colors when the open sale starts on December 1 in India.

Seriously, an over-750MB update right out of the gate that improves battery life and fixes game freezes? That’s exactly what you want to see. Go update your iQOO 15 now!