Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO has begun the first sale of its newly launched iQOO 15R in India. Marketed as a performance-focused smartphone, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and houses a massive 7,600mAh battery, positioning it strongly in the gaming segment.

The handset has been designed for high-performance users, offering a high refresh rate display, fast charging capabilities and next-generation connectivity options.

Price, Offers and Availability

The iQOO 15R is available in three configurations:

• 8GB + 256GB – ₹44,999

• 12GB + 256GB – ₹47,999

• 12GB + 512GB – ₹52,999

As part of the launch offer, customers can avail an instant discount of ₹4,000 using HDFC Bank and Axis Bank cards. The company is also offering bundled deals with iQOO/Vivo TWS products.

The smartphone is available for purchase starting at 12 noon via Amazon, the iQOO India online store and authorised Vivo retail outlets.

Display and Performance

The iQOO 15R features a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The panel offers a local peak brightness of up to 5,000 nits.

Under the hood, it runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor paired with an Adreno 826 GPU. The device comes with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage, ensuring fast data speeds and smooth multitasking.

It operates on OriginOS 6 based on Android 16, with the company promising four years of Android updates.

Camera, Battery and Connectivity

For photography, the smartphone is equipped with:

• 50MP Sony LYT-700V primary sensor with OIS

• 8MP ultra-wide camera

• 32MP front camera

The highlight of the device is its 7,600mAh battery, which supports 100W fast charging as well as bypass charging — a feature particularly useful for gamers.

Connectivity options include 5G support, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and a USB Type-C port.