The flagship arena just got a major shake-up. On Tuesday, the iQOO 15R was officially launched in India, stepping up to join its higher-end sibling, the iQOO 15, in the company’s elite lineup. This latest handset from the Vivo sub-brand is a pure performance beast, powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip—the same processor fueling the OnePlus 15. It doesn’t just run fast; it looks stunning with a 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED screen. Photography is handled by a dual rear camera setup headlined by a premium 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700V sensor, but the real showstopper? It packs a massive, marathon-ready 7,600mAh battery.
iQOO 15R Price Revealed: Grab the IQOO Beast in India Starting at Just ₹44,999
Here’s the deal: The price of the iQOO 15R in India hits the sweet spot, beginning at just Rs. 44,999 for the base variant with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of onboard storage. Need more power? It is also sold in two higher configurations to fuel your multitasking needs. Step up to the 12GB + 256GB model for Rs. 47,999, or go all out with the top-tier 12GB + 512GB version, priced at Rs. 52,999 respectively.
Ready to secure yours? The iQOO 15R is available in two striking colour options: the stealthy Dark Knight and the futuristic Triumph Silver. And the action starts right now—it can be pre-booked beginning today at 1pm IST through Amazon, the iQOO India Store, along with Vivo retail stores. Be quick, because early buyers will get their hands on the handset first on March 2 at 10am IST, while the general sale kicks off for everyone else on March 3 at 12pm IST.
As part of the launch offers, iQOO isn’t just selling you a phone—it’s giving you a complete package. Customers can instantly slash the price by availing of a massive Rs. 4,000 discount on HDFC and Axis Bank Credit, Debit, and EMI transactions. But wait, there’s more. To sweeten the deal, the company is also bundling a premium iQOO/Vivo TWS worth Rs. 1,899 completely free with your iQOO 15R purchase.
Inside the Beast: iQOO 15R Full Features & Specifications Breakdown
Step into a world of pure visual brilliance with the iQOO 15R. The latest handset from the Vivo sub-brand sports a stunning 6.59-inch 1.5K (1,260 x 2,750 pixels) AMOLED screen that redefines clarity. Whether you’re binge-watching or gaming, it delivers HDR10+ certification and a blinding 5,000 nits local peak brightness, all smoothed out by a 120Hz refresh rate. But for gamers, it goes even further—supporting up to 144Hz via frame interpolation. Running on the latest OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, this dual-SIM powerhouse is built for the long haul, with a promised four years of Android upgrades and six years of security updates.
Under the hood, the iQOO 15R is nothing short of a beast, powered by the cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and the Adreno 826 GPU for seamless graphics. This powerhouse is paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a massive 512GB of UFS 4.1 onboard storage, ensuring speed is never an issue. But it’s not just about raw performance; the camera department shines too. It features a flagship-grade 50-megapixel Sony LYT-700V primary shooter with OIS for shake-free captures, flanked by an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. Flip it over, and you’ll find a sharp 32-megapixel selfie camera ready to make every portrait pop.
Built to connect and built to last, the iQOO 15R covers all the bases with 5G, 4G LTE, cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, GPS, and a USB Type-C port. This sleek dual-SIM device measures 157.61 x 74.42 x 7.90mm and tips the scales at a manageable 202g (for the Dark Knight variant). But here’s the kicker: it’s not just stylish, it’s virtually indestructible with a claimed IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance rating, ensuring it can handle whatever life throws its way.
This is where the iQOO mid-flagship truly leaves the competition in the dust. It packs a monstrous 7,600mAh Lithium-ion battery that redefines endurance. But it’s not just about capacity; it’s about speed and efficiency. With support for blazing-fast 100W wired charging and smart bypass charging technology, you can game or stream for hours without heating up or waiting around.
