iQOO 15R Confirmed to Receive Four Years of Major Android Updates

iQOO is all set to unveil its sub-flagship, the iQOO 15R in February. The smartphone will be Amazon-exclusive as the brand has already made its product page live. However, iQOO recently added new details to the page, revealing further specifications, and more importantly, the overall support window for the smartphone.

iQOO 15R will feature prolonged software support

A recent update to the iQOO 15R product page adds new information related to the smartphone's software. It has now been revealed that the iQOO 15R will run OriginOS 6 features out of the box, which will be based on Android 16, and will receive four years of Android updates.

iQOO 15R updates policy — Image Credit: iQOO (via Amazon)

This suggests the iQOO 15R should receive software updates until Android 20, remaining relevant for years to come. This is backed by a promise of six years of security patches.

As for the specifications, the iQOO 15R will feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, supported by iQOO's Q2 Supercomputing chip to boost the gaming performance. iQOO claims that the smartphone is capable of scoring over 3.5 million points on AnTuTu.

Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with iQOO Q2 and network enhancement chips — Image Credit: iQOO (via Amazon)

Besides, the smartphone will boast a 6.59-inch 1.5K LTPS OLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 1,800 nits of peak brightness. Optics-wise, there's a 200 MP primary camera joined by an 8 MP ultrawide unit. Powering the smartphone could be a 7,600mAh battery with 100W fast charging.

The iQOO 15R appeared on Geekbench a few weeks ago, scoring 17,687 points in OpenCL, and confirming the presence of Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. iQOO also revealed the iQOO 15R launch date, which is set for February 24, 2026. More information about the phone will be unveiled during the launch, so stay tuned.