iQOO 15R vs iQOO Neo 10
₹17,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The iQOO Neo 10 starts ₹17,000 lower: ₹36,999 against ₹53,999 for the iQOO 15R.
- The iQOO 15R has the faster chip: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 against the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, going by published benchmark scores.
- The iQOO 15R has the bigger battery: 7,600 mAh against 7,000 mAh. The iQOO Neo 10 charges faster, though: 120W against 100W.
- The iQOO Neo 10 has the better screen on paper: brighter (5,500 nits against 5,000).
- The iQOO 15R is promised more software updates: 4 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the iQOO Neo 10.
- The iQOO 15R is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 and IP69 against IP65. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the iQOO 15R for the faster chip, the bigger battery and longer software support. Get the iQOO Neo 10 for the lower price, faster charging and the brighter screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹53,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹66,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹40,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹43,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹45,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 15R vs iQOO Neo 10, answered
In India, the iQOO 15R starts at ₹53,999 and the iQOO Neo 10 starts at ₹36,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 15R or the iQOO Neo 10?
The iQOO Neo 10, by ₹17,000. Starting prices: ₹36,999 for the iQOO Neo 10, ₹53,999 for the iQOO 15R. The iQOO 15R comes in 3 versions, up to ₹66,999. The iQOO Neo 10 comes in 4 versions, up to ₹45,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 15R or the iQOO Neo 10?
The iQOO 15R, with 7,600 mAh to 7,000 mAh. For charging, the iQOO Neo 10 is quicker: 120W to 100W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the iQOO Neo 10's: it is brighter (5,500 to 5,000 nits). The iQOO 15R has a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the iQOO Neo 10 a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP Sony LYT-700V main (f/1.88, OIS) on the iQOO 15R and 50MP Sony main (f/1.79, OIS) on the iQOO Neo 10. 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 15R runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the iQOO Neo 10 the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The iQOO 15R. It is promised 4 OS updates; the iQOO Neo 10, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The iQOO 15R, rated IP68 and IP69 to the iQOO Neo 10's IP65. Only the iQOO 15R is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 202 g and 206 g.
