iQOO 15R vs OnePlus 13s
It's close. Buy iQOO 15R if you want longer battery life and the longest software support. Buy OnePlus 13s if you want better photos and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraOnePlus 13s. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryiQOO 15R. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 8. It has a 7600 mAh battery.
- SpeedIt's a tie
- UpdatesiQOO 15R. Android upgrades: until about Feb 2030 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2032 (6 years from launch).
- PriceOnePlus 13s. Costs 8% less.
Overall it's close, so pick the one that wins on what matters most to you.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickiQOO 15R | OnePlus 13s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,999 12GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹54,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | Up ₹9,000 (20%) ₹44,999 at launch, ₹53,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | No change ₹54,999 at launch, ₹54,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹53,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹66,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹54,999 12GB + 512GB: price not known | |
| Stands out for | Biggest battery in its price range: 7600 mAh Fastest charging in its price range: 100W | Nothing that leads its price range | |
| Launched | 24 February 2026 | 5 June 2025 | |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Feb 2030 (4 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Feb 2032 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), launched with OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) | |
| Rating | Best rating of these phones8.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
| Battery | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life (about 18 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test) and very low drain while gaming. 7600 mAh | Lasts well over a day thanks to a 5,850 mAh battery; 80W charging is fast. 5850 mAh | |
| Camera | Good 50MP main camera, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens. | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main and 2x zoom cameras, but no ultrawide lens. | |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a vapour chamber handles heavy games easily. | Snapdragon 8 Elite makes it one of the fastest small phones. | |
| Screen size | 6.59 inch | 6.32 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | Best outdoor brightness of these phones5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | 1,600 nits, easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | Best charging of these phones100W wired, no wireless | 80W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | No | No | |
| Water and dust | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets | IP65: fine in rain and splashes | |
| Weight | 202 g | Best weight of these phones185 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.9 mm | 8.15 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | |
| Colours | Dark Knight, Triumph Silver | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk | |
| Catch | Basic secondary camera, no zoom, and the price has risen from ₹44,999 to ₹53,999. | No ultrawide camera, no wireless charging, and IP65 means splash-proof only. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | Smartprix 8.1/10 MySmartPrice | 91mobiles 8.2/10 t2ONLINE (The Telegraph) |
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Every spec side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 12GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | iQOO 15R | OnePlus 13s |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K (1260 x 2750) AMOLED, 144Hz, 5000 nits peak, HDR10+ | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216 x 2640) LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz | 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32GHz + 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 829 | Adreno 830 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (UFS storage (version not officially stated); RAM type not officially stated) | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 5850 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired (1 to 50% in 33 min, full in about 45 to 50 min), reverse wired, bypass charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless charging |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4"); 32MP front | 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 50MP 2x telephoto (f/2.0); 32MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69 | IP65 |
| Size and weight | 7.9mm to 8.1mm (varies by colour) thick, 202g to 206g (varies by colour) | 8.15mm thick, 185g |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, ultrasonic fingerprint, NavIC | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0, Plus Key |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers; strong X-axis haptics |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 4320Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | 6.5K IceCore vapour chamber cooling | Vapour chamber cooling |
| Colours | Dark Knight, Triumph Silver | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk |
Where to buy
- iQOO 15R₹53,999
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- OnePlus 13s₹54,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, iQOO 15R or OnePlus 13s?
- It's close. Buy iQOO 15R if you want longer battery life and the longest software support. Buy OnePlus 13s if you want better photos and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- OnePlus 13s takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- iQOO 15R lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- They are about even on speed.
- How much do they cost?
- iQOO 15R (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹59,999, OnePlus 13s (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹54,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- iQOO 15R, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Feb 2030 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2032 (6 years from launch). OnePlus 13s, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch).
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