Key Highlights:
- iQOO 15R launches in India starting at INR 40,999 (net effective price) with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
- Pre-bookings open February 24, sales begin March 3 across online and offline channels.
- Packs a 7600 mAh battery in a 7.90mm slim body, claimed as India’s slimmest in its class.
- Features a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display, Sony LYT-700V OIS camera, and IP68/IP69 rating.
iQOO has launched the iQOO 15R in India, positioning it as a compact flagship built for performance-heavy daily use. Starting at INR 44,999 (net effective price INR 40,999) the device combines Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip with a large 7600 mAh battery in a slim, one-hand-friendly design.
The iQOO 15R targets young professionals who move between work, gaming, and content consumption through the day.
Why is the iQOO 15R getting attention right now?
The iQOO 15R enters a crowded premium segment under INR 50,000. Its main differentiator is the pairing of flagship silicon and an unusually large battery without increasing thickness. At 7.90mm, iQOO claims it is India’s slimmest smartphone with a 7600 mAh battery.
This design focus is part of what the company calls its “Perfect Fit” philosophy.
What powers the iQOO 15R?
At the core is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, built on TSMC’s 3nm process. The chipset delivers:
- 36 percent higher CPU performance
- 46 percent improvement in AI workloads
- 11 percent better GPU performance with lower power draw
iQOO claims an AnTuTu score crossing 3.5 million, placing the device among the fastest Android phones currently available.
The phone also includes LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage for faster app loads and multitasking.
How does iQOO handle gaming and sustained performance?
The iQOO 15R integrates the SuperComputing Chip Q2, designed to stabilize frame rates during long gaming sessions. It supports up to 144 FPS gameplay with 1.5K game super resolution.
To manage heat, the phone uses:
- A 6.5K IceCore vapor chamber
- Dual-layer graphite cooling
iQOO claims temperature drops of up to 15 degrees Celsius within 10 minutes under heavy load.
Is the design really built for one-hand use?
The phone features a 6.59-inch display, a 94.57 percent screen-to-body ratio, and a flat, slim profile. According to iQOO, ergonomic modeling results in a 17 percent larger comfort grip zone compared to larger phones.
The metal unibody design is paired with IP68 and IP69 ratings, adding dust and water resistance typically seen on higher-priced flagships.
Battery, charging, and display details
Despite the slim frame, the iQOO 15R houses a 7600 mAh silicon anode battery. It supports:
- 100W FlashCharge
- Advanced bypass charging for gaming
Charging speeds are rated at 1 to 50 percent in 33 minutes and full charge in about 63 minutes.
The display is a 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, offering up to 5000 nits of local peak brightness. A sunlight visibility algorithm adjusts contrast and brightness in outdoor conditions.
What camera hardware does the iQOO 15R use?
The camera setup focuses on reliability rather than high megapixel counts:
- 50MP Sony LYT-700V main camera with OIS
- 8MP ultra-wide camera
- 32MP front camera
The phone supports 4K video recording at 60fps with OIS. AI-powered Super Night Mode and NICE 2.0 processing aim to improve low-light clarity and reduce motion blur.
Software, updates, and AI features
The iQOO 15R runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16 out of the box. iQOO promises:
- 4 years of OS updates
- 6 years of security patches
AI features include:
- AI writing and summarization in Notes
- Real-time AI captions and translation
- Image editing tools like AI Erase and AI Cut-out
- Circle to Search and Google Gemini support
The phone also supports file transfers with Macs and iPads through One-Tap Transfer.
iQOO 15R price, variants, and availability
- 8GB + 256GB: INR 44,999 (INR 40,999 effective)
- 12GB + 256GB: INR 47,999 (INR 43,999 effective)
- 12GB + 512GB: INR 52,999 (INR 48,999 effective)
Pre-bookings start February 24, 2026. Sales begin March 3, 2026 via Amazon.in, the iQOO e-store, vivo exclusive stores, and Reliance Digital outlets.
Stay tuned for our review of iQOO 15R.
