The premium smartphone market under ₹50,000 (Img: Internet)
New Delhi: The premium smartphone market under ₹50,000 is becoming increasingly competitive, and iQOO is positioning its latest 15R as an all-round device focused on performance, battery efficiency, AI tools and camera capabilities.
Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, the iQOO 15R is designed for users looking for a high-performance smartphone that can handle multitasking, gaming, content consumption and productivity tasks without compromise.
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The iQOO 15R comes with a slim 7.9mm profile and weighs 202 grams. The device features a metal middle frame, rounded edges and a glass back design aimed at balancing aesthetics with comfortable everyday use.
Available in Triumph Silver and Dark Knight colour variants, the smartphone also carries IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance. Additional connectivity features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC and an infrared blaster.
The phone sports a 6.59-inch 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and up to 5000 nits peak brightness. HDR10+ support and stereo speakers further enhance the multimedia experience.
At the core of the device is the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor paired with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
The company claims the device delivers flagship-level speed for gaming, multitasking and heavy workloads. To maintain thermal efficiency during extended usage, the smartphone includes a large vapour chamber cooling system.
iQOO has also integrated a Supercomputing Q2 chip for workload optimisation and signal enhancement technology aimed at improving connectivity in weaker network areas.
The iQOO 15R features a 50MP Sony LYT-700V primary sensor with optical image stabilisation. The smartphone supports 4K 60fps video recording on both front and rear cameras.
AI-powered editing features such as AI Erase, AI Magic Move and AI Season Change have been introduced to simplify content creation and photo enhancement directly on the device. On the front, the smartphone houses a 32MP camera designed for selfies, video calls and portrait photography.
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The smartphone also focuses heavily on AI-driven productivity features. These include live transcription, AI translations, note summarisation and remote PC access through the Office Kit feature.
Cross-platform wireless file transfer support, including compatibility with iOS devices, has also been added to improve workflow convenience for users.
With a combination of flagship hardware and AI-focused software tools, the iQOO 15R is being positioned as a premium smartphone option for users seeking performance and practicality in the sub-₹50,000 segment.
