iQOO 15R India Launch: Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, IP69 Rating Revealed Ahead of Feb 24 Debut

The iQOO 15R is shaping up to be one of the most aggressive smartphone launches India has seen in early 2026. With confirmed specs now out in the open, this phone clearly isn’t playing safe, and that’s exactly why people are paying attention.

Scheduled to launch on February 24, the iQOO 15R will be sold via Amazon India and is expected to be priced under Rs 50,000, firmly placing it in the “flagship killer” category. From what’s been revealed so far, iQOO seems confident, almost cocky, and honestly, the numbers back it up.

iQOO 15R display details 

The iQOO 15R display is one of its biggest flexes. It packs a 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and an eye-watering 5,000 nits local peak brightness. That’s flagship territory, no excuses.

This panel isn’t just about flashy specs. High brightness means better outdoor visibility, while the 144Hz refresh rate directly benefits gamers and heavy scrollers. Add built-in eye-care features and adaptive colour tuning, and this feels like a screen designed for long, intense use.

iQOO 15R performance

At the heart of the iQOO 15R is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, built on a 3nm process. iQOO claims an AnTuTu score crossing 3.5 million, which is ridiculous for this price range.

What makes this more interesting is the addition of the Q2 Supercomputing Chip and a dedicated Network Enhancement Chip. Together, they aim to deliver stable 144FPS gaming, reduced latency and consistent performance, not just short benchmark bursts.

Thermals are handled by a 6.5K IceCore VC cooling system, which iQOO claims can reduce temperatures by up to 15°C in 10 minutes. If this works as advertised, sustained gaming performance could be a real advantage.

iQOO 15R battery and charging 

Battery anxiety won’t be a thing here. The iQOO 15R battery is a massive 7,600mAh, paired with 100W fast charging and bypass charging support.

According to iQOO’s claims, just 10 minutes of charging delivers over 3 hours of gaming, while a full charge supports up to 16 hours of video playback. This setup ensures fast, controlled charging even during long gaming sessions.

That’s not marketing fluff, that’s a serious promise.

iQOO 15R camera and durability 

The iQOO 15R camera setup includes a 50MP Sony LYT-700V sensor with OIS, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens. It’s not trying to be a photography monster, but it looks dependable for everyday use.

Where iQOO quietly wins points is durability. The phone comes with IP68 and IP69 ratings, meaning real protection against dust and water, still rare in this segment.

iQOO 15R software support 

Running Android 16-based OriginOS 6, the iQOO 15R promises four years of OS updates and six years of security patches. That’s long-term thinking and buyers should appreciate it.

The iQOO 15R isn’t trying to please everyone, and that’s its biggest strength. It’s built for gamers, power users, and people who want flagship-grade performance without paying flagship prices. If real-world performance matches the hype, this phone could seriously disrupt the sub-Rs 50,000 segment.