iQOO Launches 15R Smartphone in India at Rs 44,999

iQOO launched its latest smartphone, the iQOO 15R, in India on February 24, 2026, targeting young professionals with a compact design that combines high performance, a large battery, and premium features in the sub-Rs 50,000 price segment.

The device, the first R-series model in iQOO's numbered lineup for the Indian market, starts at Rs 44,999 for the base variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Higher configurations include a 12GB RAM and 256GB storage option at Rs 47,999, and the top-end 12GB RAM and 512GB storage model at Rs 52,999. Available in Dark Knight and Triumph Silver colors, the phone measures 7.90mm thick in the Dark Knight variant with a fiberglass back and weighs 202 grams, while the Triumph Silver version is 8.10mm thick with a glass back and weighs 206 grams. Customers using HDFC or Axis Bank cards can receive an instant Rs 4,000 discount, bringing effective prices down to Rs 40,999, Rs 43,999, and Rs 48,999 respectively. No-cost EMI options start at Rs 6,833 per month.

Preorders opened on the launch day at 1 p.m. IST, with early access sales beginning March 2 at 10 a.m. IST for those who reserve, including a free pair of iQOO TWS earphones valued at Rs 1,899....