iQOO 15 vs Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G
Quick Comparison
iQOO 15 has better RAM than Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15 has better resolution of 3168 x 1440 than Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G which has resolution of 2800 x 1280. iQOO 15 has more internal memory than Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G
| Name | iQOO 15 | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.82 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 72999 | Rs. 34999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is November 26th, 2025. The cost of iQOO 15 is Rs. 72999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 06, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G is Rs. 34999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G has screen size of 6.82 inches which falls short to iQOO 15's 6.85 inch screen. There is Screen Type in both the phones. iQOO's phone has display density of 508 PPI & Realme's phone has only 451 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 94% than iQOO's phone ~ 90.7%.
Memory comparison
iQOO 15's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. iQOO 15 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G 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's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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Full Comparison
| Name | iQOO 15 | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | V2505A | 15 Pro |
| 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 |
| OS Updates | 5 years | |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | November 26th, 2025 | January 06, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.8 x 163.7 x 8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | Yes |
| Colors | Legend : Glass | Alpha : Fiber Glass | Velvet Green, Silk Purple, and Flowing Silver |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Samsung 2K M14 LEADTM OLED Display (1.07B) | Color HyperGlow 4D Curve+ Display (1.07 billion) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.82 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 451 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.7% | ~ 94% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Brightness | 2600 nits Global Brightness, 1000 nits Manual full-screen Brightness, 6000 nits Local Peak Brightness, Anti-Reflective Protective Film | 7000nit Peak Brightness |
| Features | 118% P3 Color Gamut Coverage, Dolby Atmos | 2500Hz Instantaneous Touch Sampling Rate, Dimming: 4608Hz PWM Dimming |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n18/n20/n26/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n77/n78 | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Support 2.4/5GHz Wi-Fi Support Wi-Fi 5 / Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 4,186,917 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, NavIC, GNSS, QZSS | Single band: Beidou, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Proximity, Ambient light , Color temperature, E-compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Esports Signal Engine, AI Season Change, AI Creation, AI Captions | Ai Edit Genie, Next AI (Ai Mobile, AI Party Mode, Triple Party AI Algorithms, AI Inspiration, AI Snap Mode, AI gmaing Coach, Ai Ultra Touch Control, AI Multi-Tasker, AI MagicGlow 2.0 |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 + IP69 | IP68 & IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Q3 Gaming Chip, 8K VC Cooling System, New-Gen 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, Bypass Charging, Next-Gen Super Touch Control, Industry's First Dual Axis Vibration motor | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Sony IMX921 (1/1.56"" Sony TrueColor Camera) 50 MP ƒ/2.65 (Telephoto) Sony IMX 882 (1/1.95"" 3X Periscope Camera) 50 MP ƒ/2.05 (Ultra Wide) 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Telephoto) 200 MP (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 50 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OriginOS 6 | realme UI 6 |
| 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 | TSMC 4nm |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Symmetrical Dual Stereo Speakers | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Silicon Anode Battery | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W Ultra Charge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 40W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |