iQoo 15R Debuts in India with High-End Features at Affordable Price
iQoo has officially expanded its smartphone portfolio in India with the launch of the iQoo 15R, a device that offers a more budget-friendly alternative to the premium iQoo 15. This new handset is powered by the cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor and houses a massive 7,600mAh battery, making it a strong contender in the mid-range segment.
Pricing and Availability Details
The iQoo 15R is available in three distinct storage and RAM configurations to cater to diverse user needs. The base model, featuring 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, is priced at Rs 44,999. For those seeking more power, the 12GB RAM with 256GB storage variant costs Rs 47,999, while the top-tier 12GB RAM and 512GB storage option is priced at Rs 52,999. The smartphone comes in two elegant color choices: Dark Knight and Triumph Silver.
Pre-orders for the iQoo 15R are now live on Amazon, iQoo's official online store, and Vivo retail outlets across India, starting at 1 PM IST. An early sale will commence on March 2 at 10 AM IST, followed by the general sale on March 3 at 12 PM IST, ensuring widespread availability for consumers.
Exclusive Launch Offers and Incentives
To celebrate the launch, iQoo has announced attractive offers for early buyers. Customers can avail an instant discount of Rs 4,000 on transactions made using HDFC and Axia Bank credit cards, debit cards, or EMI options. Additionally, a bundle offer includes a complimentary iQoo or Vivo TWS earbuds worth Rs 1,899 with every purchase of the iQoo 15R, adding significant value to the deal.
Key Features and Specifications
The iQoo 15R is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform, built on an advanced 3nm process, paired with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage for enhanced performance. It also includes iQoo's proprietary SuperComputing Chip Q2, designed to deliver stable frame rates and reduced latency during gaming sessions, supporting up to 144fps gameplay and 1.5K game resolution.
Featuring a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 94.57% screen-to-body ratio, the phone offers high brightness levels for optimal visibility in outdoor conditions. Its slim 7.9mm profile and metal unibody design are complemented by IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance, ensuring durability.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the 50MP Sony LYT-700V main camera with optical image stabilization, accompanied by an 8MP ultra-wide camera. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32MP front camera, with support for 4K video recording at 60fps with stabilization.
The device runs on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, with iQoo promising four years of operating system updates and six years of security updates. AI features such as note rewriting, text summarization, live captions, image editing tools, screen and call translation, and Google Gemini support further enhance the user experience.
Notably, the iQoo 15R will be manufactured locally at Vivo's Greater Noida facility, aligning with India's 'Make in India' initiative and potentially offering cost benefits.
