Both iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) and iQOO 16 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 16 has better resolution of 3168 x 1440 than iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2750 x 1260. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than iQOO 16
| Name | iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) | iQOO 16 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.89 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 55998 | Rs. 74990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February 24th, 2026. The cost of iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 55998. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO 16 is Rs. 74990.
iQOO 16 has larger screen size of 6.89 inches in comparison to iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.59 inch screen. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 16 has LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen type. iQOO 16 has display density of 505 PPI & iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has only 459 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than iQOO 16's ~ 90.2%. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 16 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than iQOO 16 (256 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual 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 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 32 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
| Name | iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) | iQOO 16 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | I2508 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | February 24th, 2026 | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | 1 N Phone | 1 N Eject tool | 1 N Warranty card | 1 N Quick start guide | 1 N Phone case | 1 N Charger | 1 N USB cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.4 x 157.6 x 7.9 mm | |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Triumph Silver | Dark Knight | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 459 PPI | ~ 505 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 90.2% |
| Brightness | 5000nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Eyecare Display, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM | 6000nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual 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 v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,014,070 (Total) (v11) 883,071 (CPU) 1,016,416 (GPU) 439,185 (Memory) 675,398 (UX) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | 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, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 and IP69 | IP68+IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber, Origin island, One-Tap Transfer, Private Space, IQOO Q2 Chip, Office Kit, Bypass charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/4.0" | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700V | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document, Long Exposure, Live Photo, Fish Eye | 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, 1080p | 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, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6.0 | Funtouch OS 16 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 7500 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 150W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |