The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ and the iQOO 15R feature powerful Snapdragon chipsets, impressive display specifications, high-end camera setups, all designed to set a new bar in the mid-range smartphone market. While the iQOO 15R will launch in India on February 24, its price is expected to be similar to that of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+. Notably, the latter is a recent launch as well, having released at the end of January 2026.
Since choosing between the two powerful mid-range smartphones can get a bit tricky, this article explores more on what they bring to the table to help make it easier. Read on to learn more.
Redmi Note 15 Pro+ vs iQOO 15R: A detailed comparison
Device specifications
The following table provides an overview of the device specifications:
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ comes with the Redmi Titan structure that features reinforced internal mid-frame for added durability. The Gorilla Glass Victus 2 also delivers protection for the screen. It also comes with IP66/IP68/IP69 and IP69K for water and dust resistance.
The iQOO 15R offers a tactile experience with aviation-grade metal frame for premium-flagship level durability. However, it features only the IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
Let’s discuss the device specifications in detail to figure out the better pick between these two smartphones.
Display, chipset, and OS
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ features a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz. The AMOLED display with 1.5K resolution and a peak brightness of 3200 nits delivers impressive visual clarity, while the PWM dimming provides eye protection.
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On the other hand, the iQOO 15R features a smaller 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 144 Hz. Despite a smaller screen, the higher refresh rate will attract a lot of gamers. Besides, it also features 1.5K resolution and a significantly higher peak brightness setting of 5500 nits.
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ features a Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chipset. Built on a 4nm process, the octa-core chipset features one prime, three performance, and four efficiency cores, clocking a boost frequency of 2.7 GHz.
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The iQOO 15R comes equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. This octa-core chipset is built with an advanced 3nm process, packing in two prime and six performance cores clocking a maximum boost frequency of 3.8 GHz. So, the iQOO 15R’s chipset is much better when it comes to overall performance.
Memory and storage
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ variants arrive with 8 GB/12 GB LPDDR4X RAM and 256 GB/512 GB UFS 2.2 internal storage. On the other hand, the iQOO 15R variants arrive with 12 GB/16 GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 1 TB UFS 4.1 storage.
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The 12 GB/ 256 GB variant of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ costs around ₹40,000. While the iQOO 15R still awaits its global launch, the same variant is expected to be available at a sub-50K pricing.
Camera and battery
The Redmi Note 15 Pro+ features a 200MP Samsung HPE sensor with OIS + 8 MP ultra-wide rear camera, and with a 32 MP front camera. Meanwhile, the iQOO 15R packs a 200 MP Samsung GN sensor with OIS + 8 MP ultra-wide lens and a 32 MP front camera.
So, while the Redmi phone delivers natural skin textures and portrait mode, if you need high-contrast and Instagram-ready pictures, the iQOO 15R will be the best fit for you.
While the Redmi smartphone features a 6,500 mAh battery, the iQOO 15R offers a 7,600 mAh battery. As such, the latter can deliver a lasting runtime per full charge.
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Final verdict: Which is the better smartphone?
The iQOO 15R is the better smartphone between these two. Despite having a smaller screen size, it features a higher refresh rate, a better chipset with higher boost frequency, modern RAM and memory types, and a larger battery for longer runtime. The device is also expected to arrive at a lower price than that of the Redmi Note 15 Pro+ smartphone.
Edited by Abu Amjad Khan
