The premium smartphone market in India is bracing for a major disruptor this month. iQOO has officially confirmed the iQOO 15R India launch date for February 24, 2026. Positioned as a “performance beast,” the device is already generating massive hype for its record-breaking battery technology and flagship-grade hardware, aiming to dethrone current leaders in the sub-₹50,000 segment.
iQOO 15R India Launch: What We Know
iQOO India has been aggressively teasing the 15R on social media and through a dedicated Amazon India microsite. The “R” branding marks a new chapter for the company’s flagship series, offering high-end gaming and battery specs at a more accessible price point compared to the standard iQOO 15.
- Official Launch Date: February 24, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM IST
- Availability: Amazon Exclusive and iQOO E-store
The 7,600mAh “Monster” Battery
The most striking feature of the iQOO 15R is its massive 7,600mAh silicon-carbon battery. Despite the humongous capacity, iQOO has managed a design feat—keeping the phone exceptionally thin.
| Feature | Specification |
| Battery Capacity | 7,600mAh |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (Slimmest in its category) |
| Charging | 100W / 120W Flash Charge |
| Durability | IP68 / IP69 Water & Dust Resistance |
Key Specifications: Performance Meets Longevity
The iQOO 15R is not just about the battery; it is built for hardcore performance, featuring a triple-chip architecture to handle intense gaming like BGMI at 144fps.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Processor: Powered by the latest 3nm flagship chipset from Qualcomm, ensuring top-tier processing speeds.
- Q2 Gaming Chip: A dedicated supercomputing chip designed to enhance frame rates and reduce latency during high-end mobile gaming.
- Pro-Grade Display: A 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED panel with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 1,800 nits of peak brightness for crisp visuals even in direct sunlight.
- Camera Setup: While early rumors pointed to a 200MP sensor, recent updates confirm a 50MP Sony LYT-700 primary camera with OIS, paired with an 8MP ultra-wide lens. A 32MP front camera will handle high-res selfies.
- Future-Ready Software: The device will ship with Android 16-based OriginOS 6. iQOO has committed to 4 years of major OS updates and 6 years of security patches.
Expected Price in India
According to industry insiders and teaser hints, the iQOO 15R is expected to launch with a starting price of under ₹50,000 (roughly ₹47,999 for the base variant). This puts it in direct competition with the OnePlus 15R and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
By combining the world’s first 7,600mAh battery in a sub-8mm body with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, iQOO is clearly targeting the “power-user” who refuses to carry a power bank.