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iQOO 15R Teased to Launch in India Soon; Dual Cameras, Amazon Availability Confirmed

iQOO 15R Teased to Launch in India Soon; Dual Cameras, Amazon Availability Confirmed

The iQOO 15R is expected to sit below the iQOO 15 in the company's flagship smartphone lineup.

Written by Shaurya Tomer, Edited by Ketan Pratap | Updated: 20 January 2026 11:08 IST

iQOO 15R Teased to Launch in India Soon; Dual Cameras, Amazon Availability Confirmed

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Teaser image confirms the presence of dual rear cameras on the iQOO 15R

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Highlights

iQOO 15R will join the iQOO 15 series as the second model in the series
The phone features a square camera module similar to iQOO 15
Reports suggest it may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip

The iQOO 15R will be launched in India soon, the company announced on Tuesday. It is anticipated to arrive as the second model in the iQOO 15 family, following the introduction of the flagship iQOO 15 in November 2025. While the company has yet to reveal any details about the upcoming handset, teaser images reveal the presence of dual rear cameras. The iQOO 15R is also confirmed to sport a checkered pattern rear panel.

iQOO 15R India Launch Teased

Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO India teased the launch of the iQOO 15R in a post on X. Its launch date, however, remains under wraps, with the post mentioning that it is "Coming Soon". The teaser image reveals a square-shaped floating camera module with rounded edges, which appears similar to the flagship iQOO 15. An LED flash is positioned outside the camera deco.

Power that fits just right, #ComingSoon! #iQOO15R pic.twitter.com/uJ4DYGQoOr
— Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) January 20, 2026

The rear panel of the iQOO 15R has a checkered pattern with a multi-tone finish. The upcoming handset can be seen in a grey colourway. Antenna bands appear to run above and below the power and volume buttons, which are placed on the right side of the frame. Apart from this, the smartphone features curved edges.

The teaser also highlights that the iQOO 15R will be powered by OriginOS, which the company introduced with the flagship iQOO 15 in November. While unconfirmed, it may run Android 16-based OriginOS 6.

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According to reports, the iQOO 15R could arrive as a rebranded version of the iQOO Z11 Turbo, which is set to launch in China soon. It may be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset, which also powers the OnePlus 15R and the upcoming Motorola Signature in India.

In China, the iQOO Z11 Turbo is confirmed to sport a 6.59-inch display. It will be equipped with a 200-megapixel “ultra-clear” primary camera on the rear. The handset is also confirmed to feature a metal frame, a glass rear panel, and rounded corners. The iQOO Z11 Turbo is teased to offer IP68 + IP69-rated dust and water resistance, and an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner for biometric security.

iQOO 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Brighter, smoother AMOLED display
Excellent all-round performance
Cleaner, refined software experience
Improved cameras
Solid battery life

Bad
Noticeably thick bottom bezel
Black levels are not deepest
Inconsistent low-light portraits

Read detailed iQOO 15 review

Display 6.85-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Front Camera 32-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB, 16GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 7,000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1,440x3,168 pixels

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Motorola Signature

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.80-inch

Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

Front Camera 50-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 50-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 512GB

Battery Capacity 5200mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 1264x2780 pixels

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Shaurya Tomer is a Sub Editor at Gadgets 360 with 2 years of experience across a diverse spectrum of topics. With a particular focus on smartphones, gadgets and the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), he often likes to explore the industry's intricacies and innovations – whether dissecting the latest smartphone release or exploring the ethical implications of AI advancements. In his free time, he often embarks on impromptu road trips to unwind, recharge, and ...More