iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than iQOO 16. iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than iQOO 16
| Name | iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) | iQOO 16 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.89 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 72999 | Rs. 74990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is November 26th, 2025 (Expected). The cost of iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 72999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The cost of iQOO 16 is Rs. 74990.
iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has screen size of 6.85 inches which falls short to iQOO 16's 6.89 inch screen. iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 16 has LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen type. iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 508 PPI & iQOO 16 has only 505 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than iQOO 16's ~ 90.2%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 19.8:9.
iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 16's lower 12 GB RAM. iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than iQOO 16 (256 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. iQOO 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | iQOO 15 (16GB RAM + 512GB) | iQOO 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | V2505A | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | November 26th, 2025 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.7 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Black, White, Green, Blue, Color changing | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 505 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | ~ 90.2% |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 2600 nits (HBM), 6000 nits (peak) | |
| Features | 6000nits Brightness | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.7 (Telephoto) 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.1 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure, Astro, Tilt Shift, Fish eye |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 6 | Funtouch OS 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Si/C | 7500 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 150W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |