iQOO 15R Debuts in India with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 & Massive 7,600mAh Battery

By: Ajay Ajay

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Updated on: 24-Feb-2026

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Key Highlights

• iQOO 15R launched in India on February 24, 2026, joining the iQOO 15 in the flagship lineup.
• Powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, shared with devices like OnePlus 15.
• Features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate (via frame interpolation in gaming).
• Equipped with a 7,600mAh battery supporting 100W wired fast charging and bypass charging.
• Dual rear camera setup led by 50MP Sony LYT-700V sensor with OIS.
• Pricing starts at Rs. 44,999; pre-bookings open now, sales from March 3.

iQOO 15R Launch Overview

The iQOO 15R, from Vivo's sub-brand, was officially launched in India on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. It positions itself as a performance-focused mid-flagship below the iQOO 15, targeting users needing strong battery life, gaming capabilities, and flagship-grade processing.

iQOO 15R Price in India and Availability

• 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs. 44,999
• 12GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs. 47,999
• 12GB RAM + 512GB storage: Rs. 52,999

Available in Dark Knight and Triumph Silver colours.
Pre-bookings started today (February 24, 2026) at 1pm IST via Amazon, iQOO India Store, and Vivo retail stores.
Early buyers receive the device on March 2, 2026 at 10am IST.
General sales begin March 3, 2026 at 12pm IST.

Launch Offers

• Instant discount of Rs. 4,000 on payments via HDFC and Axis Bank credit/debit cards and EMI transactions (effective starting price Rs. 40,999 for base variant).
• Bundled iQOO/Vivo TWS earbuds worth Rs. 1,899 with purchases.

iQOO 15R Key Specifications

• Display: 6.59-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,750 pixels) AMOLED, 144Hz refresh rate (gaming via frame interpolation), up to 5,000 nits local peak brightness, HDR10+, 4,320Hz PWM dimming.
• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm), Adreno 826 GPU, up to 12GB LPDDR5x RAM, up to 512GB UFS 4.1 storage.
• Camera:
  • Rear: 50MP Sony LYT-700V primary (with OIS) + 8MP ultra-wide-angle.
  • Front: 32MP selfie camera.
• Battery: 7,600mAh lithium-ion with 100W wired fast charging and bypass charging.
• Software: OriginOS 6 based on Android 16; promised 4 years of Android upgrades and 6 years of security updates.
• Build and Other Features: Dimensions 157.61 x 74.42 x 7.90mm (Dark Knight), 202g weight; IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance; dual-SIM (nano + nano).
• Connectivity: 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, GPS, USB Type-C.

The device emphasizes thermal management for sustained performance and targets gaming and heavy usage with features like SuperComputing Chip Q2 support.

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What to Watch Next

Sales momentum and real-world reviews will clarify battery endurance, gaming stability, and camera performance in the competitive sub-Rs. 55,000 segment. Official teasers or hands-on coverage from retailers may emerge soon.