Smartphone buyers looking at iQOO and Vivo devices may have to pay more now, as several models have reportedly seen a price increase of up to ₹3,000. The revision affects multiple variants across both brands, making popular mid-range and premium phones slightly more expensive than before.
iQOO 15 price hike details
The flagship iQOO 15 has received a noticeable price revision across its variants.
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹74,999 (earlier ₹72,999)
- 12GB + 512GB: ₹81,999 (earlier ₹79,999)
This reflects a price increase of around ₹2,000 depending on the variant.
Vivo T5 Pro also becomes costlier
The Vivo T5 Pro has also seen a sharper revision, especially in its base variant.
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹32,999 (earlier ₹29,999)
- 8GB + 256GB: ₹36,999 (earlier ₹33,999)
Here, the price jump goes up to ₹3,000, making the base model significantly more expensive than before.
iQOO 15R sees incremental increase
The iQOO 15R series has also been revised with smaller but consistent hikes across variants:
- 8GB + 128GB: ₹47,999 (earlier ₹46,999)
- 12GB + 256GB: ₹52,999 (earlier ₹50,999)
- 12GB + 512GB: ₹59,999 (earlier ₹57,999)
Why are prices increasing?
While the brands have not officially detailed the reason in the provided report, such price hikes are usually linked to factors like:
- Increased component costs
- Currency fluctuations
- Supply chain and import expenses
- Positioning adjustments in competitive segments
What does this mean for buyers?
For consumers, the immediate impact is clear: the same devices now cost more, reducing the affordability advantage in the mid-range segment. Buyers planning an upgrade may need to reassess timing, especially if discounts or festive offers are expected later.
Bottom line
The price revision across iQOO and Vivo smartphones signals a broader upward trend in certain smartphone segments. While the increases are moderate per variant, together they reflect a noticeable shift in pricing strategy.
