Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Reviewing Vivo's IQOO 15R, a mid-range phone boasting impressive hardware including top gaming performance, all-weekend battery life and top media creds. The IQOO 15R is solid value, but availability issues could mean the OnePlus 15R or Nothing Phone 4a Pro may be easier options.
I've been testing the Vivo IQOO 15R for a few days now so here's my verdict, and check out my round-up of best mid-range smartphones for more ideas!
Gamers are one of the main targets for this smartphone, even though the regular 15 phone's Elite chipset has been replaced with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. This still proves more than enough grunt for Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact, so the IQOO 15R can keep you gaming for ages on the top graphics settings. That's helped by the OriginOS gamer toolbar and the capable cooling system.
Battery life is another highlight of this Vivo phone. You can play games for the best part of an afternoon on a single charge of the 7600mAh battery stuffed in the IQOO 15R. And with general mixed use, you can enjoy a full weekend of action without plugging this smartphone in. 100W fast charging means you should never be left dry.
OriginOS 6 has its quirks and the camera setup isn't particularly flexible, with some quite heavy processing involved. However, for this price, the IQOO 15R is a strong rival to the OnePlus 15R, Nothing Phone 4a Pro etc.
Vivo IQOO 15R Review Chapters:
0:00 - IQOO Haiku Time
0:48 - Design
2:28 - Features & OriginOS
4:43 - Display & audio
6:10 - Performance & gaming
8:18 - Battery life
9:18 - Cameras
11:42 - Byyyyeeeee
Reviewing Vivo's IQOO 15R, a mid-range phone boasting impressive hardware including top gaming performance, all-weekend battery life and top media creds. The IQOO 15R is solid value, but availability issues could mean the OnePlus 15R or Nothing Phone 4a Pro may be easier options.
I've been testing the Vivo IQOO 15R for a few days now so here's my verdict, and check out my round-up of best mid-range smartphones for more ideas!
Gamers are one of the main targets for this smartphone, even though the regular 15 phone's Elite chipset has been replaced with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. This still proves more than enough grunt for Wuthering Waves and Genshin Impact, so the IQOO 15R can keep you gaming for ages on the top graphics settings. That's helped by the OriginOS gamer toolbar and the capable cooling system.
Battery life is another highlight of this Vivo phone. You can play games for the best part of an afternoon on a single charge of the 7600mAh battery stuffed in the IQOO 15R. And with general mixed use, you can enjoy a full weekend of action without plugging this smartphone in. 100W fast charging means you should never be left dry.
OriginOS 6 has its quirks and the camera setup isn't particularly flexible, with some quite heavy processing involved. However, for this price, the IQOO 15R is a strong rival to the OnePlus 15R, Nothing Phone 4a Pro etc.
Vivo IQOO 15R Review Chapters:
0:00 - IQOO Haiku Time
0:48 - Design
2:28 - Features & OriginOS
4:43 - Display & audio
6:10 - Performance & gaming
8:18 - Battery life
9:18 - Cameras
11:42 - Byyyyeeeee
