After unveiling the flagship iQOO 15, the Vivo sub-brand is now gearing up to launch a new device in India called the iQOO 15R. The new smartphone is scheduled to debut in the country on February 24, 2026. Recently, iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya shared an official teaser on X (formerly Twitter), offering a first look at its design, which confirms a dual rear camera setup. Although iQOO has not officially revealed the full specifications yet, several key details about the device have surfaced through leaks and reports. Here’s a detailed comparison of the iQOO 15R and iQOO 13, covering price in India, chipset, battery, camera and more.
The iQOO 15R is expected to feature a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. For comparison, the iQOO 13 sports a 6.82-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate.
In terms of optics, the iQOO 15R is said to house a 200MP main camera with OIS, and an 8MP secondary sensor. For selfies and video calls, the device could feature a 32MP front-facing camera. On the other hand, the iQOO 13 packs a triple-rear camera setup, consisting of a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide lens. On the front, the phone has a 32MP camera.
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The iQOO 15R is confirmed to run on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which could be paired with a Q2 gaming chipset. Meanwhile, the iQOO 13 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset coupled with Supercomputing Chip 2.
In terms of battery, the iQOO 15R device is expected to pack a 7,600 mAh battery with 100W charging support. For comparison, the iQOO 13 equips a 6,000mAh battery with 120W charging support.
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The iQOO 15R is expected to be priced at around Rs 45,999. For comparison, the iQOO 13 was launched in India at a starting price of 54,999. It’s important to note that all details about the iQOO 15R are based on leaks and rumours, so it’s advised to take them with a pinch of salt.
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