iQOO has launched the iQOO 15R in India — and the spec sheet at ₹44,999 is genuinely difficult to argue with. A Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, a 7,600mAh silicon-carbon battery with 100W charging, IP68 + IP69 dual water resistance, a 6.59-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED display at 5,000 nits peak brightness, and four years of Android OS updates. Sales begin March 3, 2026 on Amazon.in and iQOO.com — with pre-bookers getting access from March 2.
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iQOO 15R: Full Specs and India Pricing
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | ₹44,999 (12GB/256GB) / ₹47,999 (12GB/256GB) / ₹52,999 (12GB/512GB) |
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED, 144Hz, 5,000 nits peak, 4320Hz PWM, DC Dimming |
| Touch Sampling | 3,200Hz instantaneous / 300Hz 10-finger |
| Glass | Schott Shield |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Adreno 840, 3nm |
| RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra (9,600Mbps) |
| Storage | Up to 1TB UFS 4.1 |
| AnTuTu 11 | 3.5 million+ |
| Gaming Chip | Q2 — 1.5K quality + 144FPS simultaneously |
| Cooling | 6,500mm² IceCore VC, dual graphite, 14,000mm² area, −15°C in 10 minutes |
| Main Camera | 50MP Sony LYT-700V (1/1.56″), f/1.88, OIS |
| Ultra-wide | 8MP, f/2.2 |
| Front Camera | 32MP, f/2.45, 4K 60fps |
| Battery | 7,600mAh, 4th-gen silicon anode, 2nd-gen semi-solid-state |
| Charging | 100W FlashCharge — 50% in 33 minutes; PD supported |
| OS | Android 16 + OriginOS 6 — 4 OS + 6 years security updates |
| Fingerprint | In-display 3D Ultrasonic |
| Water Resistance | IP68 + IP69 |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, 5G, GPS L1+L5 |
| Dimensions | 157.61×74.42×7.9mm (Dark Knight) / 8.1mm (Triumph Silver) |
| Weight | 202g (Dark Knight) / 206g (Triumph Silver) |
| Colours | Dark Knight (matte black), Triumph Silver (white with patterns — India exclusive) |
| Sale Date | March 3, 2026 (March 2 for pre-bookers) |
| Where to Buy | Amazon.in, iQOO.com, offline stores |
Launch Offers
| Offer | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bank Discount | ₹4,000 instant discount — HDFC and Axis Bank cards |
| Pre-booking Gift | Free iQOO TWS 1e earbuds |
| EMI | 6-month no-cost EMI |
Why the iQOO 15R Makes Sense at ₹44,999
The 7,600mAh battery with fourth-generation silicon-carbon anode is the number that most justifies the price. Silicon-carbon anodes store more lithium ions per gram than conventional graphite, meaning iQOO fits a battery equivalent to a mid-range tablet inside an 8mm thin phone body. At 100W charging, 50% in 33 minutes is not the fastest in its class — the iQOO 13 does 50% faster — but it’s more than adequate for a battery this large.
IP69 alongside IP68 is the spec that sets the 15R apart from almost every other phone in this price range. IP68 covers submersion in still water; IP69 specifically tests resistance to high-pressure, high-temperature water jets — the standard for devices used in industrial and outdoor environments. Most phones at ₹44,999 carry only IP68.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5’s 3.5 million AnTuTu score with the gaming Q2 chip delivering 1.5K 144FPS simultaneous quality and frame rate makes this the most capable gaming phone iQOO has launched in this tier. At Samsung’s new Galaxy A56 price of ₹44,999 for an Exynos 1580 model, the chipset gap between the two is enormous.
For the full specs, visit iQOO India’s official website.
Check our iQOO 15R India review and camera test on TechnoSports and our best phones under ₹50,000 in India 2026.
FAQs
What is the iQOO 15R price in India?
The iQOO 15R starts at ₹44,999 for the 12GB/256GB model, with the 12GB/512GB top variant at ₹52,999 — available on Amazon.in and iQOO.com from March 3, 2026.
Does the iQOO 15R have IP69 water resistance?
Yes — the iQOO 15R carries both IP68 and IP69 ratings, making it resistant to high-pressure water jets in addition to standard water submersion, which is rare at this price point.
