iQOO 15R Turns Dark Knight With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Under the Hood

Key Highlights

  • iQOO 15R confirmed to ship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor
  • Launch scheduled for February 24 in India
  • New Dark Knight colour and chequered rear design revealed
  • Expected price to start under ₹50,000, targeting compact-phone buyers

iQOO has confirmed that its upcoming iQOO 15R will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and will debut in a new Dark Knight colour. The phone launches in India on February 24. This matters because it brings a next-gen flagship chipset to a relatively compact smartphone, a segment that has seen limited premium options lately.

What does the Dark Knight design reveal?

iQOO has also revealed the Dark Knight colour variant of the iQOO 15R. Images show a chequered rear panel, dual rear cameras, and a flash placed alongside the camera module. The design language looks sharper and more understated than previous models.

This visual update signals iQOO’s attempt to give the phone a distinct identity while keeping it minimal. The compact form factor further supports its focus on users who prefer smaller phones without compromising on flagship internals.

Expected specifications and software details

Based on early information, the iQOO 15R may ship with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB storage. It is expected to run OriginOS, based on Android 16, straight out of the box.

The phone is also tipped to pack a 5,500mAh battery with 80W fast charging included in the box. Meanwhile, display leaks suggest a 6.7-inch AMOLED panel, up to 144Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness reaching 6,000 nits.

Price positioning and India launch outlook

The iQOO 15R will complement the flagship iQOO 15, which sits above the ₹70,000 mark. As a result, the iQOO 15R is expected to start around ₹49,999 in India. That pricing could help iQOO, a sub-brand of Vivo, strengthen its presence among performance-focused users looking for compact alternatives.

With confirmed hardware details and a clear launch timeline, the iQOO 15R is shaping up as one of the most closely watched Android launches of February 2026.

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