The iQOO 15 is shaping up to be a serious option for anyone shopping for an affordable gaming smartphone, especially if smooth high-frame-rate gameplay is at the top of your wishlist. To see what it can really do, we tested PUBG Mobile to find out how many frames per second the phone can deliver and whether it’s truly ready for HFR gaming.
With the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 under the hood, the iQOO 15 has no trouble keeping PUBG Mobile running smoothly. Gameplay feels consistently fluid, with no noticeable hiccups during action-heavy moments—exactly what you want from a phone aimed at mobile gamers.
To put real numbers behind that experience, we measured performance using the GameBench app. At low and medium graphics settings, the iQOO 15 reached up to 144 fps and maintained a stable frame rate. That’s a standout result, particularly because 144 fps gameplay—especially in HD mode—is still uncommon in this price range. For players who value responsiveness, fast motion clarity, and competitive smoothness, this level of performance makes the iQOO 15 a compelling pick.
When switching to UltraHD settings, the story changes in a predictable way. Image interpolation doesn’t provide any benefit here, and the iQOO 15 delivers the typical 40 fps you’d expect at such a demanding quality level. In other words, if you want maximum frame rates, lower-to-medium settings are where this phone shines; if you prefer the highest visual detail, you’ll be trading speed for sharper visuals.
Overall, these results position the iQOO 15 as a fantastic, budget-friendly choice for PUBG Mobile players who want high refresh rate gaming without paying flagship prices.
