iQOO 15R vs Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has better RAM than iQOO 15R. In terms of display resolution, Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has better resolution of 2800 x 1280 than iQOO 15R which has resolution of 2750 x 1260. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO 15R | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44998 | Rs. 48999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 24th, 2026. The cost of iQOO 15R is Rs. 44998. The launch Date of the second phone is January 06, 2026. The cost of Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) is Rs. 48999.
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) has larger screen size of 6.8 inches in comparison to iQOO 15R's 6.59 inch screen. Both the phones have AMOLED Screen Type. iQOO's phone has display density of 459 PPI & Realme's phone has only 453 PPI display density.
Memory comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+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.
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB)'s 200 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses iQOO 15R's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) 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'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 15R | Realme 16 Pro Plus 5G (12GB+256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | I2508 | RMX5131 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | February 24th, 2026 | January 06, 2026 |
| 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 | 1 x Handset, 1 x Charger, 1 x USB data cable, 1 x 1 SIM Ejector Tool, 1 x 1 Protective Case, 1 x 1 Quick Guide, 1 x 1 Safety Guide |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.4 x 157.6 x 7.9 mm | 76.3 x 162.5 x 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Triumph Silver | Dark Knight | Master Gold, Master Grey, Camellia Pink |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1280 x 2800 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 459 PPI | ~ 453 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 5000nits Peak Brightness | Normal: 600nit （The settings bar can increase the brightness to 1000nit）； HBM: 1800nit ； APL：6500nit |
| Features | Eyecare Display, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM | Vivid mode 96% DCI-P3 Natural mode 95% DCI-P3 Cinema mode 95% DCI-P3 Colorful mode105% DCI-P3 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR5X |
| 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 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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 | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Supported 802.11a/b/g/n Supported Wi-Fi Display Supported WLAN Tethering Supported Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz Supported 2×2 MIMO Supported |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | 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 | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,588,128 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | 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, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Temperature Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, In-Display Optical Fingerprint Sensor, Infrared Remote Control |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | AI Edit Genie 2.0 |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 2 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 and IP69 | IP69 Pro |
| 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 | 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" | 200 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) FOV 84°; 6P lens; AF Supported; Supports 2-axis OIS 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) (periscope telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS, 3.5 optical zoom 8 MP (Ultra Wide) (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF |
| 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 | Photo, Video, Portrait, Vibe Mode, Night, Panorama, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, Time lapse, HI-RES, Google Lens, Underwater, Hypertext, Scan, TILT-SHIFT, Pro Video |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6.0 | realme UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen4 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x Prime Core@ 2.8 GHz& 4 Performance Cores@ 2.4 GHz & 3x Efficiency Cores@ 1.8 GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | TSMC 4nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Adreno 722 |
| NPU | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | 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 | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 7000 mAh, Titan Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 80W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |