iQOO 15R with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC launched in India

iQOO 15R also boasts of 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber for stable performance and runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6.0.

Emerging smartphone maker iQOO on Tuesday (February 24) launched the new premium phone iQOO 15R series in India.

The new Android-powered phone, iQOO 15R, comes in a premium compact form factor. It is available in two colours-- 1) Dark Knight with a matte black finish and 2) Triumph Silver in white with square patterns on the back.

On the front, it sports a 6.59-inch 1.5K (2750×1260p) AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate, up to 5,000 nits peak brightness, HDR10+ and is protected by Schott Shield glass shield and IP69+IP68 water-and-dust resistant rating.

It also features dual-SIM slots, an in-display 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, a Type-C USB port, stereo speakers and an infrared sensor.

Inside, it houses Qualcomm's 3nm class Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 System-on-Chip (SoC), which can clock a peak CPU speed of 3.8GHz. It is backed by Adreno 840 GPU, 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5x Ultra 9600Mbps RAM with 256GB/512GB/1TB UFS 4.1 storage and a massive 7,600mAh battery with 100W charging speed.

iQOO 15R series.

It promises 36 per cent improvement on CPU performance and 42 per cent enhanced power efficiency compared to the previous generation.

It also boasts of 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber for stable performance and runs Android 16-based OriginOS 6.0. It is guaranteed to get four years of software and six years of security updates.

Also, it supports several generative Artificial Intelligence features-- AI Creation in Notes enables rewriting, content generation, text summarisation, and grammar correction for faster everyday work.

The AI Captions support real-time transcription, translation, and summarisation, making communication more seamless and information easier to access.

iQOO 15R series.

It also comes with creative tools such as AI Smart Document Scanning, AI Erase, AI Magic Move, AI Image Expander, AI Reflection Erase, and AI Image Cut-out enable effortless editing and content enhancement.

It also features AI Screen Translation, AI Call Translation, Circle to Search, and Google Gemini AI app.

iQOO 15R series.

iQOO 15R boasts of dual-camera module--main 50MP rear camera(with 1/1.56-inch Sony LYT-700V sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS: Optical Image Stabilisation) with an 8MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide angle lens with LED flash. On the front, it houses a 32MP (f/2.45) camera for selfies and video calling.

Both the front and the back cameras can record 4K videos at 60 frames per second (fps).

Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO at iQOO 15R launch in Bengaluru, on Tuesday (February 24), 2026.

With the iQOO 15R, we are focused on redefining how flagship performance is experienced in everyday scenarios, especially for young professionals. By integrating the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with our biggest battery yet, we’ve built a device that delivers consistent, sustained performance throughout the day. At the same time, our Perfect Fit approach ensures that this power comes in a form factor designed for comfortable one-hand use and extended hours without fatigue. The iQOO 15R reflects our commitment to meaningfully bringing true flagship capability into a design that fits effortlessly into users’ daily lives

Nipun Marya, CEO, iQOO.

iQOO 15R comes in three configurations-- 8GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 12GB RAM + 512GB storage-- for Rs 44,999, Rs 47,999 and Rs 52,999, respectively.

iQOO 15R series.

For a limited time, they will be available with Rs 4,000 discount when purchased through EMI plans offered by HDFC or Axis Bank.

Those who pre-order the device will be entitled to get iQOO TWS 1e earphones free. The device is slated to hit stores on March 3.

iQOO 15R vs competition

It will be up against Google Pixel 10a, Vivo V70, Oppo 15 series, Xiaomi 15 (review) and OnePlus 15R, among others.

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