A new leak has shed light on the rumored iQoo 15 Mini a smaller sibling to the flagship iQoo 15. While the standard model recently launched in China with top-tier hardware, this upcoming variant could appeal to users craving flagship specs in a tighter package.

iQoo 15 Mini keeps the battery, shrinks the display

The biggest reveal? The iQoo 15 Mini may keep the same massive 7,000mAh battery found in the regular iQoo 15, despite having a significantly smaller screen. If true, that alone could make it one of the longest-lasting compact phones on the market.

Display size reportedly drops to 6.3 inches, down from the standard 6.85 inches. That places the Mini closer in size to older flagships like the Galaxy S10, offering a more pocket-friendly alternative without cutting endurance.

Chipset rumors and design details surface

Leaks suggest the phone will use the Dimensity 9500 chipset, though earlier reports pointed to the faster 9500 Plus. No one has confirmed which version iQoo will include, but both chips offer upper-tier performance.

The leak also mentions premium touches like a metal frame and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner both uncommon in smaller phones and clear signs that this model won’t be watered down.

Here’s what’s been leaked so far:

• 6.3-inch display
• Dimensity 9500 or 9500 Plus
• 7,000mAh battery
• Metal frame
• Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
• Launch expected around April 2026

Compact phones are staging a comeback

The iQoo 15 Mini isn’t alone. Several compact flagships are reportedly on the way next year, including the OnePlus 15T, Oppo Find X9s, and Honor’s Magic 8 Mini. The market clearly hasn’t forgotten those who want one-handed usability without sacrificing power.

While iQoo hasn’t confirmed anything official, the leak feels credible especially given the recent iQoo 15 rollout and India launch on November 26. If the Mini delivers what it promises, 2026 could finally be the year small phones stop compromising.