Both iQOO 15R and iQOO 12 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 12 5G has better resolution of 2800 x 1260 than iQOO 15R which has resolution of 2750 x 1260. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO 15R | iQOO 12 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP + 8 MP Dual | 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 45999 | Rs. 42900 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be March 15, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO 15R is Rs. 45999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 07, 2023. The cost of iQOO 12 5G is Rs. 42900.
iQOO 12 5G has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to iQOO 15R's 6.59 inch screen. iQOO 15R has AMOLED Screen type where as iQOO 12 5G has Screen type. iQOO 15R has display density of 466 PPI & iQOO 12 5G has only 453 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO 12 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.6% than iQOO 15R's ~ 87.8%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
iQOO 15R's 200 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses iQOO 12 5G's 64 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO 15R will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to iQOO 12 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 14 version.
| Name | iQOO 15R | iQOO 12 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | V2536A | 12 |
| 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 |
| Release Date | March 15, 2026 (Expected) | November 07, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.4 x 157.6 x 7.9 mm | 75.9 x 163.2 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 203.7 g |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | White, Black, Blue, Pink | Legend, Alpha |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1260 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 466 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 87.8% | ~ 89.6% |
| Features | HDR10+, P3 Color Gamut, 3000nits Brightness, 2160Hz High frequency PWM dimming | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM |
| Storage | 256 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 |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/n40/n41/n77/n78 | NSA: n1/n3/n7/n8/n28A/n28B/n38/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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS;GLONASS;GALILEO;BeiDou;GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Color Spectrum |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Q1 Chip, LPDDR5X, Wet Touch Technology | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.68 (Wide Angle) 23mm, 1/1.3", 1.2µm, PDAF, OIS 64 MP ƒ/2.57 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 119˚, AF |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro,Pro Video, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure,Astro,Tilt Shift,Fish eye | Front: Portrait, Photo, Video | |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6 | Funtouch OS 14 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 750 |
| 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 |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 5000 mAh, Graphite |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |