The iQOO 15R has officially been unveiled for Malaysia, and if you’ve liked the iQOO 15 but think that it’s a bit out of your budget, then the 15R could come in handy as an alternative. Simply speaking, it is a downscaled version of the flagship in exchange for better affordability.
To start, the phone runs a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 + iQOO Supercomputing Chip Q2 alongside the Monster HyperCore Engine, compared to the iQOO 15’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 + Supercomputing Chip Q3. Meanwhile, the screen is now a 1.5K OLED panel instead of a 2K one, but you still get 144Hz of refresh rate for PC-grade smoothness.
The 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling System, along with a dual-layer graphite sheet, helps it maintain performance during long, high-intensity sessions.
When you do need to top up, 100W FlashCharge gets you back in action quickly, while Advanced Bypass Charging feeds power directly to the system during gaming to reduce heat and protect long-term battery health.
And it is said to use a 50MP Sony LYT-700V OIS main camera with vivo’s NICE Algorithm and 2x lossless zoom, along with a 32MP front camera for selfies and content creation. Running on OriginOS 6, it promises five years of smooth performance via the Origin Smooth Engine, plus AI-powered tools like AI Creation and AI Captions. Cross-device features such as One-Tap Transfer and Office Kit with iPad aim to make multitasking between devices easier.
On the connectivity side, a dedicated Network Enhancement Chip and a new Surround Antenna Architecture are designed to keep latency low and connections stable, even in crowded or urban environments – which is exactly where you don’t want your signal dropping mid-match.
Here’s a quick specs rundown:
- 6.59-inch AMOLED Display
- 1080p+ Resolution
- 144Hz Refresh Rate
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 Chipset
- 12GB RAM
- Up to 512GB Storage
- Dual Back Cameras
- Main: 50MP f/1.8 (PDAF, OIS)
- Ultra-Wide: 8MP f/2.2
- 42MP Front Camera
- 7,600mAh Battery
- 100W Wired
- Dark Knight, Pixel Silver Colors
Price and Availability
- 12GB + 256GB @ RM2,499
- 12GB + 512GB @ RM2,699
You can find the iQOO 15R on the brand’s official TikTok, Shopee, Lazada storefronts, as well as vivo Concept Stores.
Buyers made their purchases from March 2 – 8 will receive free gifts up to RM458, including iQOO Buds, a 1+1-year extended warranty, and a 180-day Screen Crack Warranty.
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