iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15R
₹29,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The OnePlus 15R starts ₹29,000 lower: ₹56,999 against ₹85,999 for the iQOO 15.
- The OnePlus 15R has the bigger battery: 7,400 mAh against 7,000 mAh. The iQOO 15 charges faster, though: 100W against 80W.
- The screens are a split decision: the iQOO 15 is brighter (6,000 nits against 1,800) and sharper (2K against 1.5K), the OnePlus 15R is smoother (165Hz against 144Hz).
- Only the iQOO 15 has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3x periscope.
- Only the iQOO 15 lists wireless charging, at 40W.
Get the iQOO 15 for faster charging, the brighter screen and the zoom camera. Get the OnePlus 15R for the lower price, the bigger battery and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹85,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹93,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹56,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹63,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 15 vs OnePlus 15R, answered
In India, the iQOO 15 starts at ₹85,999 and the OnePlus 15R starts at ₹56,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 15 or the OnePlus 15R?
The OnePlus 15R, by ₹29,000. Starting prices: ₹56,999 for the OnePlus 15R, ₹85,999 for the iQOO 15. The iQOO 15 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹93,999. The OnePlus 15R comes in 2 versions, up to ₹63,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 15 or the OnePlus 15R?
The OnePlus 15R, with 7,400 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO 15 is quicker: 100W to 80W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
It is a split: the iQOO 15's screen is brighter (6,000 to 1,800 nits), the OnePlus 15R's is smoother (165Hz to 144Hz). The iQOO 15 has a 6.85-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the OnePlus 15R a 6.83-inch screen at 165Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the iQOO 15 has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP Sony IMX921 main (f/1.88, OIS) on the iQOO 15 and 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the OnePlus 15R. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The iQOO 15 runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the OnePlus 15R the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 216.2 g and 219 g.
