iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than iQOO 15R. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15R has better resolution of 2750 x 1260 than iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2376 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO 15R | iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.56 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 4350 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 48 MP + 13 MP + 13 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44999 | Rs. 50144 |
The launch Date of the first phone is February 24th, 2026. The cost of iQOO 15R is Rs. 44999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 23, 2022. The cost of iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 50144.
iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.56 inches which falls short to iQOO 15R's 6.59 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. iQOO 15R has display density of 459 PPI & iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 398 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO 15R has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 87.5%.
iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 15R's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
iQOO 15R's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP + 13 MP + 13 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 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB)'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 12 version.
| Name | iQOO 15R | iQOO 9 5G (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | I2508 | iQOO 9 |
| 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 | February 23, 2022 |
| 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 | 75.1 x 159.1 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Triumph Silver | Dark Knight | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.56 inches, 1080 x 2376 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 459 PPI | ~ 398 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 87.5% |
| Brightness | 5000nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Eyecare Display, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM | HDR10+, 1200 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 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 |
| 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, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.2, A2DP, LE |
| 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 | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,588,128 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| 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, Gyroscope, Proximity, E-compass, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 and 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" | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 13 MP ƒ/2.5 (Telephoto) 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (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 | Night Mode, Portrait, Pano, Live Photo, Slo-mo, Time-Lapse, Pro Mode, AR Stickers, Extreme Night Vision, Doc Correction, Pro Sports Mode, Ultra Stable Mode |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 30 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 v12 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.9 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.99 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.80 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) | |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | Yes |
| 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 | 4350 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 120W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |