Highlight
- iQOO 15R India launch confirmed for February 24, featuring the powerful Snapdragon chipset for flagship-level performance
- Massive 7600mAh battery with 100W fast charging promises all-day usage and quick top-ups for heavy users
- 6.59-inch AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, paired with a rumored 200MP camera for smooth visuals and high-quality photography
A new mobile device is on the horizon; iQOO has finally confirmed its new phone will be available in India shortly. There have been multiple reports regarding the device for the past few weeks, and now we have an exact launch date for the iQOO 15R in India.
According to the official iQOO India social media account, the device will launch on February 24, 2023, and they released a small teaser line foreshadowing an extremely powerful device.
Even though iQOO hasn’t released all of the specs for this device, there are many articles written with plenty of details about what features it will possibly have.
iQOO 15R Likely to Be a Performance-Focused Phone
At this time, and based on current information regarding this product, the iQOO 15R should be able to fill the space where the bottom-tier flagship and the top-mid-range flagships exist. It will also not be as expensive as other iQOO models; instead, it will provide the user with great performance and an extended battery lifespan.
Qualcomm’s best-performing chip to date, still current Q4, 2023 — Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, will probably power the iQOO 15R and be featured in multiple included Android devices in 2026.
Assuming that comes true, then the iQOO 15R can be considered one of, if not the most powerful, devices for its price point.
Display and Design Details
Rumoured specifications of the iQOO 15R include a 6.59” AMOLED Display, supporting 1.5K resolution, 144Hz Refresh Rate for smooth scrolling/gaming.
The 6.59” display size and 144Hz refresh rate combination are extremely popular with those who consume a large volume of video content and play mobile game titles.
The iQOO Teaser Image screenshots show the back panel design aesthetics with a clean dual camera setup. The overall design is clean without excessive embellishments or decorations. The final product should appeal to those who enjoy a minimalistic, modern/social design aesthetic.
Camera Setup Could Be a Big Highlight
Several posts have recently suggested that the rear-facing camera on the new iQOO 15R Smartphone will possess an impressive 200MP resolution, making photographic memory capture at this level an exciting opportunity for individuals who desire high-quality shots of activities they have done or experienced in real life!
Additionally, the iQOO 15R will also include an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with the potential capability of providing a similar experience for wide shots, and a 32MP selfie camera that can also support high-resolution video chat capability for sharing photos or videos on social networking sites (is this true?).
While the real-world performance of a camera depends upon the tuning and software of that camera, not just the number of megapixels, the inclusion of a 200MP camera does provide evidence that iQOO has taken the photography capabilities of this device seriously.
Big Battery With Fast Charging Support
According to leaks, the battery life of the iQOO 15R appears to be exceptional. The 7600mAh battery capacity provides more than enough power for a full day’s usage; therefore, virtually all customers (heavy users included) will be able to complete a full day’s use of the phone with adequate battery life at the end of the day.
In addition to capacity, the phone can also be charged quickly – specific charging speed is 100W – which will reduce the amount of time a user has to devote to charging the device.
This combination of battery and charging capabilities will be very helpful for people who travel often or use their devices heavily each day.
Software and Other Features
Rumors claim that the iQOO 15R will come preinstalled with Android 16, along with iQOO’s own custom user interface.
As for its build quality, the device is rumored to be rated as either IP68 or IP69 (for water and dust), which is unusual for a device in this price range, providing people with confidence in daily usage.
It remains unclear what the maximum configurations will be in India, but it is rumored that the device could have up to 16GB of RAM and have 1TB of internal storage.
Expected Price in India
Whether or not the pricing for iQOO’s new smartphone, iQOO 15R, will be set correctly is still unknown. However, there are a lot of discussions from different analysts about what they predict will be the retail price of the iQOO 15R smartphone at or below approximately 55,000 rupees in India.
Regardless of what the price tag may eventually be, if the above prediction turns out to be correct, and assuming that iQOO 15 R does come in below 55,000 rupees, then it will be pitted against other premium brands like OnePlus, Samsung, and Motorola in their categories within the premium smartphone space.
In short, the success of iQOO 15 R relies heavily on how well they price it.
Final Word
Designed for those who seek speed, high battery capacity, and simplicity, the iQOO 15R is a phone that will appeal to many users at an attractive price. Announced in India on 24th February, there will soon be more information available to the public regarding pricing for the phone. With competitive pricing, the 15R will likely gain a great deal of interest over the next few weeks.