iQOO 15 vs Apple iPhone 17e
95
Beebom Score
73
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 7000mAh, 100W | 4005mAh, 20W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Alpha, Legend | Black, White, Soft Pink | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | November 26, 2025 | March 02, 2026 | ||
| Availability | December 01, 2025 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹72,999 | ₹64,900 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 15
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10 | ||
| Size | 6.85 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1170 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3168 pixels | 2532 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 508 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 2K | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 6000 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17e
| Weight | 216.2 grams | 170 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Schott Xensation | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Schott Xensation | Apple Ceramic Shield | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 15
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | A19 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 15
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama, Pro Mode | 3D (spatial) Audio, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | Dolby Vision, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Origin OS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Call Summary, AI Frame Stabilization, AI Game Assist, AI Photo Enhance, AI Portrait, AI Scene recognition, Circle to Search | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17e
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Depth | ||
| Features | 120fps Slo-mo, Face Detection, Face unlock, HDR Photos, Portrait Mode | Auto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Night mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps | Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 15
| Capacity | 7000 mAh | 4005 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 100 W | 20 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 15
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 15
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
