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Vivo iQOO 15R

Vivo iQOO 15R
This page provides reviews and specifications about the Vivo iQOO 15R of the series iQOO 15.

Specifications

Vivo iQOO 15R (iQOO 15 Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 8c/8t, 2 x 4.6 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3, 6 x 3.6 GHz Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3
Graphics adapter
Memory
8 GB 
, or 12GB
Display
6.59 inch 19.5:9, 2750 x 1260 pixel 459 PPI, Capacitive touchscreen, AMOLED, glossy: yes, 144 Hz
Storage
256GB / 512GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 Infrared, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax/​be (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 6.0
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 7.9 x 157.6 x 74.4 ( = 0.31 x 6.2 x 2.93 in)
Battery
7600 mAh Lithium-Ion
Operating System
Android 16
Camera
Primary Camera: 50 MPix + 8MP
Secondary Camera: 32 MPix
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual keyboard
Weight
202 g ( = 7.13 oz / 0.45 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Price comparison

Reviews for the Vivo iQOO 15R

Vivo iQOO 15R Specifications, Pros and Cons
Source: OI Spice Tech News English
The Vivo iQOO 15R was announced on February 24, 2026, and is expected to release on March 1, 2026. At first look, it feels like a proper flagship with a slim 7.9 mm body and a premium build. You get a glass front, an aluminum alloy frame, and either a glass or fiber-reinforced plastic back. It also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings, so it can handle dust, splashes, and even high-pressure water jets. The 6.59-inch AMOLED display is one of its biggest highlights. It supports 1 billion colors, a super smooth 144Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and an impressive 5000 nits peak brightness. The resolution of 1260 x 2750 pixels with around 459 ppi makes content look sharp and vibrant.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 02/28/2026
iQOO 15R review: Screen, speed and that smooth everyday feel
Source: Think Digit English
I have been using the iQOO 15R for close to 20 days now, and as I mentioned earlier, this phone doesn’t just exist for the sake of it; it feels deliberate. To count its pros, the iQOO 15R brings flagship-grade performance into a comfortable size. It delivers one of the best displays in its class. Battery life is excellent. The software experience is smooth. Haptics and the ultrasonic fingerprint sensor add polish. Yes, the ultra-wide camera could be better. A telephoto lens would have made more sense. USB 3.2 would have been a welcome addition. But when you step back and look at the bigger picture, for someone who wants serious performance around the Rs 50,000 price point, this phone makes a lot of sense. And with the added 8 GB + 256 GB variant at Rs 44,999, it becomes even more accessible.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/27/2026

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 840: Integrated graphics unit in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC for smartphones with three slices at 1.2 GHz each. According to Qualcomm, 23% faster than the previous generation (Adreno 830).

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 8 Elite Gen 5: High-end SoC (System on a Chip) for smartphones which was introduced at the end of 2025. It integrates two fast Oryon Gen 3 Prime Cores with up to 4.6 GHz and 6 smaller Oryon Gen 3 Performance Cores with up to 3.62 GHz.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


 

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