iQOO 15R India Launch Confirmed: Date, Expected Specs, Price and Why It Matters

The iQOO 15R is officially coming to India, and yes, the launch date is locked. iQOO has confirmed that the smartphone will debut on February 24, ending weeks of leaks and speculation. The announcement came straight from iQOO’s official X handle and was echoed by India CEO Nipun Marya, making this one as official as it gets.

At first glance, this might feel like just another Android launch. But look closer, and the iQOO 15R could be one of the most aggressively positioned sub-flagships India has seen this year. Performance-first hardware, a massive battery and Amazon availability hint at iQOO’s clear intent: challenge OnePlus head-on.

iQOO 15R India launch and sale details

The iQOO 15R will be sold exclusively via Amazon India, a move that usually signals competitive pricing and launch offers. The teaser image also confirms a dual rear camera setup housed in a squircle module, very similar to the iQOO 15 and China’s iQOO Z11 Turbo.

What’s confirmed so far:

• India launch date: February 24
• Availability: Amazon India
• Rear design: Dual camera module
• Display size teased: 6.59-inch AMOLED

Everything else is still “expected”, but the leaks are consistent enough to paint a clear picture.

iQOO 15R expected specifications 

If current reports hold true, the iQOO 15R is essentially a rebranded iQOO Z11 Turbo, which launched recently in China. That’s actually good news, because the Z11 Turbo is a spec monster for its price.

Expected specifications are listed below:

• 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with up to 144Hz refresh rate
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset (3nm)
• 7,600mAh silicon-carbon battery
• 100W wired fast charging
• Android 16-based OriginOS 6
• LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage

From a pure performance standpoint, this setup is hard to ignore. A battery this large paired with a flagship-grade chipset is still rare in this segment.

iQOO 15R camera setup

On paper, the iQOO 15R doesn’t look camera-centric, but the expected hardware suggests otherwise.

Expected camera specs are listed below:

• 200MP primary camera with OIS
• 8MP ultra-wide camera
• 32MP front camera

iQOO phones are not usually camera kings. But a 200MP sensor with optical stabilization means daylight photography should be excellent, and video stabilization could finally be reliable. This feels like iQOO trying to silence critics without losing its performance DNA.

iQOO 15R performance focus 

This is where the iQOO 15R clearly flexes. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is already powering premium flagships and pairing it with:

• X-axis linear motor
• Dual stereo speakers
• Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
• IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance

This makes it clear who this phone is for. Gamers, power users and anyone tired of charging anxiety will feel right at home.

The 7,600mAh battery is the headline feature here. In real-world use, this could mean two days of moderate usage or marathon gaming sessions without panic.

iQOO 15R expected price and competition in India

Pricing will decide everything. The iQOO 15R is tipped to launch around Rs 40,000, which puts it directly against the OnePlus 15R, priced at Rs 47,999.

If iQOO undercuts OnePlus by even Rs 5,000 while offering similar or better raw performance, the choice becomes obvious for many buyers. OnePlus still has stronger brand pull, but specs-driven buyers may not hesitate.

iQOO 15R verdict: worth waiting for?

The iQOO 15R feels like a calculated strike, not an experiment. It’s performance-first, unapologetically bold and clearly aimed at users who want flagship power without flagship pricing.

Is it perfect? Probably not. Wireless charging might be missing and camera tuning will matter. But if pricing is right, this could easily become one of the most talked-about Android phones of early 2026.

With the launch just weeks away, the iQOO 15R is absolutely worth waiting for if you’re shopping in the sub-flagship segment. Stay tuned, this one could shake things up.

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