iQOO has launched iQOO 15R in India as part focused on its flag iQOO 15 series. The smartphone targets power users and gamers with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC, a 144Hz high refresh rate AMOLED display, IP69-rated durability, and a massive 7,600mAh battery with 100W fast charging.
The iQOO 15R has a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED flat screen with a 1.5K resolution (2750 x 1260 pixels) and a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel offers 10-bit color depth (1.07 B color), up to 5000 nits maximum brightness with 1 nit minimum brightness, 4,320 Hz PWM dimming with optional DC dimming, 300 Hz and 3,200 Hz ten-finger touch sampler, 10 Hz touch protect and 10+ Hz touch protect. Protective glass with an IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistant design.
The design is said to be the slimmest at 7.9mm thick with a 7600mAh battery in India and comes in two color options:
- Dark Knight – Matte Black Finish
- Triumph Silver – White with patterned rear (exclusive in India)
One of the highlights is the 7,600 mAh battery, using fourth-generation silicon anode and second-generation semi-solid battery technology, designed to perform reliably in extreme temperatures. Charging features include 100W FlashCharge (up to 50% in 33 minutes) and USB Power Delivery (PD) support.
At the heart of the iQOO 15R is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 3nm octa-core SoC, paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 512TB of UFS 4.1 storage. The device is said to score over 3.5 million points on AnTuTu 11. The phone runs Android 16 with OriginOS 6 and is promised to offer 4 Android OS updates and 6 years of security updates.
For consistent performance, iQOO has equipped the phone with IceCore VC 6,500mm² cooling, double-layer graphite sheets and 14,000mm² thermal conduction area – which is claimed to provide a temperature drop of up to 15°C in 10 minutes. A dedicated Q2 gaming chip enables 1.5K resolution gaming at 144 FPS, while a network enhancement chip promises better signal stability, including improved reception in elevators.
The iQOO 15R features a triple camera setup:
- Primary sensor 50 MP Sony LYT-700V (1/1.56 inch) with OIS
- 8 MP ultra-wide camera
- 32 MP front camera for selfies and video calling
The camera system is supported by NICE algorithms, AI-based enhancements, Live Photos and cinematic imaging features. Both the front and rear cameras support 4K 60 fps video recording.
Other features include stereo speakers, USB-C audio, a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, 5G connectivity (20 bands), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and more
The price for the iQOO 15R starts at ₹44,999 for its 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant, ₹47,999 for its 12GB RAM + 256GB storage variant and ₹52,999 for its latest 2GB RAM + 12GB variant. The smartphone is available for booking from February 24, 2026, i.e. today at 1:00 PM and will go on sale from March 2, 2026 (early access for pre-book users) and March 3, 2026 (open sale) on Amazon.in, iQOO.com/in and offline retail stores. Launch offers include ₹4,000 instant discount with HDFC and Axis Bank cards, free iQOO TWS 1e (for pre-bookings) and 6 months no-cost EMI.
iQOO 15R Price in India, Availability and Offers
- Price: ₹44,999 (8GB RAM + 256GB storage), ₹47,999 (12GB RAM + 256GB storage), ₹52,999 (12GB RAM + 512GB storage)
- Availability: February 24, 2026 i.e. Today at 1:00 PM (pre-book), March 2, 2026 (early access for pre-book users), March 3, 2026 (open sale) on Amazon.in, iQOO.com/in and offline retail stores
- Offers: ₹4000 instant discount with HDFC and Axis Bank cards, free iQOO TWS 1e (for pre-bookings) and 6 months no cost EMI.
