The OnePlus 15R and the iQOO 15R are among the best mid-range smartphones in the Indian market. Both feature near-flagship-tier chipsets, impressive screens, and great batteries. However, since they are available in a similar price range, choosing between them can be difficult.
In this article, we break down the key device specifications of these two smartphones to help you pick the better one per your requirements.
iQOO 15R vs OnePlus 15R: A detailed comparison
Device specifications
A complete overview of the key device specifications of the two smartphones:
It’s evident from the table that the two devices are almost evenly matched. The OnePlus 15R comes with a matte aluminum chassis, and its display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i. It also features a fingerprint-resistant matte glass back panel.
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The iQOO 15R also boasts premium durability. Built with aviation-grade metal, it offers a tactical experience for users. It also features IP68 and IP69 ratings for enhanced protection from environmental damage.
Overall, the devices also deliver great durability and rigidity.
Display, chipset, and OS
The OnePlus 15R boasts a 6.83-inch AMOLED display with an impressive 165 Hz refresh rate, meaning you get a very smooth UI and scrolling experience. It also features 1800 nits of HBM brightness.
The iQOO 15R features a smaller, 6.59-inch AMOLED screen with a refresh rate of 144 Hz. It also features a peak brightness of 5000 nits, which allows for great outdoor visibility under harsh lighting conditions.
Both devices feature a flagship-tier Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. Built using a 3nm process, this octa-core chipset comprises two prime and six performance cores, clocking a boost speed of up to 3.8 GHz. It also features an Adreno 8-series GPU, which is ideal for heavy multitasking and playing demanding games, among other tasks. Both devices also feature the latest Android 16 OS version.
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Memory, storage, camera, and battery
The OnePlus 15R comes with 12 GB of RAM, while its variants offer 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. In contrast, the iQOO 15R’s variants feature 8 GB / 12 GB of RAM, paired with 256 GB / 512 GB of internal storage. Both devices feature the LPDDR5X-series RAM.
The iQOO 15R comes with a 50 MP (1/1.56″ SONY LYT-700V) + 8 MP (ultra-wide) camera setup on the back, along with a 32 MP front camera to capture all your special moments. The OnePlus 15R features a 50 MP (Sony IMX906) + 8 MP (ultra-wide) setup on the back, along with a 32 MP front camera. While its resolution is significantly lower than that of the iQOO smartphone, the Sony IMX906 camera delivers impressive picture quality.
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The iQOO 15R boasts a 7,600 mAh battery, which should outlast the 7,400 mAh battery of the OnePlus 15R.
Which smartphone is better?
After evaluating the device specifications of these two smartphones, it is safe to say that while iQOO 15R gives tough competition to OnePlus 15R, matching most of its specs, it rarely surpasses the latter in terms of performance, display, and other aspects (except the camera and battery specs, where the iQOO smartphone performs better).
So, if you are ready to settle for slightly lower camera specs but want the best performance from your mid-range smartphone, the OnePlus 15R is the right pick for you. However, if you are okay with a slightly smaller display but want a great camera and a longer-lasting battery, then you should go for the iQOO 15R.
Edited by Niladri Roy
