iQOO has launched its latest smartphone in the iQOO 15 series lineup, the iQOO 15r in India, as previously announced. It sports a 6.59-inch flat OLED display with a 2750 × 1260 resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate. It delivers a peak brightness of 5000 nits and can go as low as 1 nit.
The screen supports 4320Hz high-frequency PWM dimming along with an optional full-brightness DC-like dimming mode. It also features a 3200Hz instant touch sampling rate and a 300Hz ten-finger touch sampling rate, supports 1 billion colors, and is protected by Schott Shield glass.
Software and Performance -
The device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor and runs OriginOS 6 based on Android 16. iQOO promises four major Android updates and six years of security patches.
Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC with additional Qualcomm optimizations, the phone reportedly scores over 3.5 million points on AnTuTu 11. The dedicated Q2 gaming chip enables simultaneous 1.5K resolution gaming at 144 FPS. It supports up to 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage.
For thermal management, the iQOO 15R features a 6500mm² IceCore VC cooling system, along with a dual-layer graphite sheet, 2000 W/m.K thermal conductivity, and a total heat dissipation area exceeding 14,000mm². According to the company, this setup can lower the temperature by up to 15°C within 10 minutes. It also includes a network enhancement chip that boosts cellular signal strength by 5% and improves signal stability in elevators by up to 12%.
Camera -
The smartphone is equipped with a 50MP 1/1.56-inch Sony LYT-700V main sensor with OIS, an 8MP ultra-wide camera, and a 32MP front-facing camera.
iQOO says the camera system, powered by its NICE algorithms and advanced image enhancement technology, delivers a cinematic photography experience. Features include Live Photos, AI-driven visual effects, and more.
Battery
The iQOO 15R is backed by a massive 7600mAh battery incorporating fourth-generation silicon anode technology and second-generation semi-solid-state battery technology for improved durability in extreme temperatures. It supports 100W FlashCharge, capable of charging up to 50% in just 33 minutes, along with PD charging support.
iQOO 15R Specifications -
| Display | 6.59-inch (2750 × 1260 pixels) 1.5K AMOLED 19.64:9 display, 144Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, up to 5000 nits peak brightness, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM Dimming, DC Dimming, Schott Shield glass protection |
| Processor | Octa Core Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 3nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 840 GPU |
| RAM & Storage | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5x Ultra 9600Mbps RAM with 256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.1 storage |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + nano) |
| Operating System | Android 16 with Origin OS 6 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP with 1/1.56″ Sony LYT-700V sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS + 8MP ultra-wide angle lens with f/2.2 aperture, 4K 60fps video recording |
| Front Camera | 32MP front-facing camera with f/2.45 aperture, 4K 60fps video recording |
| Security & Sensors | In-display 3D Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Infrared sensor |
| Audio | USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers |
| Dimensions & Weight |
157.61 × 74.42 × 8.1mm (Triumph Silver) / 7.9mm (Dark Knight); 202g (Dark Knight) / 206g (Triumph Silver) |
| Durability | IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA (n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n26/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n75/n71/n77/n78 bands), Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), Bluetooth 6.0, GPS (L1+L5), BeiDou (B1C+B1I+B2a), GLONASS (G1), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), USB Type-C 2.0, NFC |
| Battery | 7600mAh (Typical) battery with 100W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The iQOO 15R comes in two finishes: Dark Knight with a matte black look, and Triumph Silver in white featuring unique patterns on the rear panel, the latter being exclusive to the Indian market. It will be available from March 3rd on Amazon.in, iQOO.com, and offline stores, and those who had pre-booked the phone from today, February 24th, starting from 1PM.
iQOO 15R Prices are -
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 44,999
- 12GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 47,999
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - Rs. 52,999
Launch and Pre-booking offers -
- Rs. 4000 instant discount with HDFC and Axis Bank cards
- Free iQOO TWS 1e for pre-bookings
- 6-month no-cost EMI
