iQOO 15R vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)
Quick Comparison
Both iQOO 15R and Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15R has better resolution of 2750 x 1260 than Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO 15R | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 4500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 44998 | Rs. 74999 |
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Detailed Comparison
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 july 10, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) is Rs. 74999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to iQOO 15R's 6.59 inch screen. iQOO 15R has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 459 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 85.3%. iQOO 15R has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
iQOO 15R's 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon)'s 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 13 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | iQOO 15R | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | I2508 | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| 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 | july 10, 2023 |
| 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 | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 177 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Triumph Silver | Dark Knight | Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 459 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Brightness | 5000nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Eyecare Display, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, 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 GPS, Glonass, Beidou, 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 | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 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 |
| 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" | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 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 | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 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 | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |