The iQOO 15R officially launched in India on Tuesday, joining its flagship sibling, the iQOO 15, in the company’s premium lineup. The latest offering from the Vivo sub-brand features a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display and is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor, the same chip found in the OnePlus 15. Photography is handled by a dual rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700V sensor, while the device draws power from a massive 7,600mAh battery, promising extended usage for demanding users.
iQOO 15R: Price & Availability
The iQOO 15R is now available for pre-booking in India, with multiple configurations and launch offers for early buyers.
Price and Variants:
8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs. 44,999 (base variant)
12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs. 47,999
12GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs. 52,999
The iQOO 15R comes in Dark Knight and Triumph Silver color choices and can be pre-ordered via Amazon, the iQOO India Store, and Vivo retail outlets starting today at 1 PM IST. Early purchasers will receive the phone on March 2 at 10 AM IST, with the general sale commencing on March 3 at 12 PM IST.
During the launch promotions, customers can receive an immediate discount of Rs. 4,000 on transactions made with HDFC and Axia Bank credit, debit, and EMI cards. Additionally, the company is including iQOO/Vivo TWS valued at Rs. 1,899 with purchases of the iQOO 15R.
The iQOO 15R is a feature-packed mid-flagship smartphone from the Vivo sub-brand, offering high-end specs for performance and display enthusiasts. Running on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, the handset is promised four years of Android upgrades and six years of security updates.
Processor & Memory: The iQOO 15R is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.1 internal storage. Graphics are handled by the Adreno 826 GPU, ensuring smooth performance for gaming, multitasking, and demanding applications.
Display: The iQOO 15R sports a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate (up to 144Hz for gaming), HDR10+ support, 5,000 nits peak brightness, and 4,320Hz PWM dimming.
Cameras: The iQOO 15R features a dual rear camera setup with a 50MP Sony LYT-700V primary sensor with OIS and an 8MP ultra-wide lens, along with a 32MP front-facing selfie camera.
Connectivity & Features: The iQOO 15R supports dual-SIM (nano + nano), 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, GPS, and USB Type-C. It also features IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance, and measures 157.61 x 74.42 x 7.90mm, weighing 202g (Dark Knight variant).
Battery & Charging: The iQOO 15R packs a 7,600mAh lithium-ion battery with 100W wired fast charging and bypass charging support for uninterrupted usage.
