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| The iQoo Z11 Turbo's display. |
Exclusive: While the premium iQoo 15 Ultra remains a China-exclusive for now, its more accessible sibling, the iQoo 15R, is steadily marching towards an international debut. Fresh details have emerged from a performance benchmark, giving us our clearest look yet at the specifications powering iQoo's upcoming global contender.
The device, with the model number I2508, has officially appeared on Geekbench, revealing its core hardware. As anticipated, the listing confirms the phone will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform, paired with 8GB of RAM. For clarity, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is positioned as a high-performance, sub-flagship chipset, sitting just below the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in Qualcomm's hierarchy.
The benchmark scores offer a glimpse of its capability. The iQoo 15R notched a single-core score of 2,590 and a multi-core score of 8,423 in the Geekbench 6 test. Perhaps more intriguing for software enthusiasts is the listed operating system: Android 16, suggesting iQoo is preparing this device to launch with the next major version of Google's OS.
You can view the official benchmark listing for the iQoo 15R (I2508) here: Geekbench Result.
A Rebranded Powerhouse: Likely the Global iQoo Z11 Turbo
The chipset details strongly hint that the iQoo 15R will be the international version of the iQoo Z11 Turbo, which launched in China recently with the identical Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. If the rebranding holds true, we can expect the 15R to inherit the Z11 Turbo's impressive suite of features.
Based on the Chinese model, the iQoo 15R could sport a 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a sharp 1260 x 2750 pixel resolution and an ultra-smooth 144Hz refresh rate. The camera system is expected to be headlined by a staggering 200MP primary sensor, accompanied by an 8MP ultrawide lens on the back, and a 32MP front-facing camera for selfies.
Battery and Durability: No Compromise
One of the most striking specs carried over would be the massive 7,600mAh battery, supported by 100W wired fast charging. This combination promises exceptional battery life with incredibly quick top-up times. For users looking to complement that charging speed on the go, high-capacity power banks like the 20,000mAh Ugreen model (currently $35 on Amazon) are a popular choice.
Further elevating the package, the iQoo Z11 Turbo (and likely the 15R) includes an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner for faster, more reliable authentication, and a robust IP69 rating for protection against high-pressure water jets and dust—exceeding the common IP68 standard.
Market Context and Availability
The iQoo 15R's emergence highlights iQoo's bifurcated strategy. The company has confirmed the flagship iQoo 15 Ultra will launch exclusively in China, leaving the global market to anticipate the 15R. iQoo India has already begun teasing the device, and its appearance on multiple certifications signals an imminent wider release.
In China, the Z11 Turbo starts at an attractive CNY 2,699 (approximately $387). However, iQoo has not yet announced official pricing or a concrete launch timeline for the global iQoo 15R variant. With its specs now bleeding into the public domain, an official announcement could be just around the corner.
This story is developing. We will update with more details on the iQoo 15R's global launch as they become available.
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| The iQoo 15R's Geekbench listing. |