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vivo iQOO 15R
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vivo iQOO 15R

Released: 2026, February 24Price: ₹ 44,999Status: Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 01

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Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

General

Brand
vivo
Model
vivo iQOO 15R
Released
2026, February 24
Status
Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March 01
Price
₹ 44,999
OS
Android 16, up to 4 major Android upgrades, OriginOS 6
Dimensions
157.6 x 74.4 x 7.9 mm (6.20 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
Weight
202 g or 206 g (7.13 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back or fiber-reinforced plastic back, aluminum alloy frame
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Type
AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM, 5000 nits (peak)
Size
6.59 inches, 106.1 cm, 2, (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1260 x 2750 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~459 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x3.8 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 829
Internal
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Card slot
No

Camera

Single
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Dual
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS, 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4.0"
Features
Color spectrum sensor, LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video
4K, 1080p

Battery

Charging
100W wired, Reverse wired, Bypass charging

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 71
5G bands
1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 75, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band
Bluetooth
6.0, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS, NavIC
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
3.5mm jack
No

Sensors

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Dark Knight, Triumph Silver
Models
I2508
Announced
2026, February 24
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Infrared port
Yes

vivo iQOO 15R Overview

About vivo iQOO 15R vivo iQOO 15R is another flagship from vivo's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2026. vivo iQOO 15R has a wide variety of great specifications such as 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM with Qualcomm SM8845 Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

vivo iQOO 15R can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

Pros and Cons

  • Pros: deeper customization, module support, bloatware removal, and advanced backup options.
  • Cons: warranty risk, possible update issues, and security trade-offs if root permissions are mismanaged.

FAQ

Can I root the vivo iQOO 15R?

The vivo iQOO 15R supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does vivo iQOO 15R support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many vivo devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting vivo iQOO 15R void warranty?

Yes, rooting the vivo iQOO 15R will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does vivo iQOO 15R run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your vivo iQOO 15R.

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