A few days ago, Vivo Sub-brand iQOO launched its most premium affordable gaming phone, the iQOO 15r, in India on 24 February 2026. The iQOO 15r is a premium flagship phone. Its price after applying all the offers is 40,999 INR, and its specifications are great. But how does it perform during gaming?
I used this phone for a few day and now I show how it performs after doing heavy tasks, playing different games like BGMI, PUBG, COD, Free Fire and also battery & graphics test since the last few days.
iQOO 15r BGMI Gaming Performance & Key Details
Processor & Performance:
The iQOO 15r delivered flagship-level BGMI gaming performance, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) chipset and Adreno 829 GPU, with an Antutu score of 3137421. It is capable of running the BGMI game at smooth + Ultra Extreme 120fps settings, providing a stable, consistent frame rate without lag or heating issues during extended gaming sessions.
Display & Touch
This phone has a 6.59-inch high-brightness 10-bit screen (5000 nits) paired with a 144Hz refresh rate and 3200Hz Instant Touch sampling rate for fast, responsive touch input during gaming.
BGMI Setting & FPS
During my one-hour BGMI gameplay, iQOO 15r delivered an impressive performance with the smooth + Ultra Extreme setting 120FPS graphics and “Ultra HDR + Ultra 60FPS graphics setting.
BGMI Gameplay Experience
I experienced minimal lag and no significant heating issues. It maintained a consistent frame rate, delivering 117-121 FPS during TDM matches and 114-119 FPS on Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik matches.
Frame Drop: Occasionally, frame rates drop below 100fps, especially during jumps and heavy combat. But it quickly returned to its previous version.
Thermal Management: The iQOO 15R features a massive 6.5K (or 6500mm²) Ice Core VC Cooling Chamber, paired with a dual-layer graphite sheet, designed to reduce temperatures by 15°C during intense gaming. Max temperature reached 42.2°C after 30 minutes in BGMI. But it does not give an uncomfortable feel,
Battery Drain: This phone features a large 7600 mAh battery. In a one-hour gaming session, the iQOO 15r show a battery drop of roughly 16%. It means you can play 6-7hour gaming on a single charge.
Additional Features:
This has a 32MP front camera and a 50MP rear camera, indicating it is not just a gaming device
Software: This phone runs on Origin OS 6, which is smooth, lightweight and provides a fluid experience. It enhances your overall gaming performance.
Verdict: This phone is considered a strong performer for gaming in its segment, offering a smooth experience without significant lag.
iQOO 15r Call of Duty Gaming Performance
The iQOO 15r delivers top-tier Call of Duty: Mobile performance, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3 nm) chipset, which comfortably supports 120 FPS at high graphics settings. With the Q2 dedicated gaming chip ensures stable, smooth, and responsive gameplay with minimal frame drops during long sessions.
Call of Duty Mobile Performance Highlights:
- Frame Rates: Supports native 120 FPS for fluid gameplay in multiplayer and battle royale modes.
- Frame Interpolation: The Q2 chip can boost frame rates to 144 FPS for even higher smoothness.
- Graphics & Stability: This phone handles maximum graphics settings without stutters, maintaining, on average, a locked 120 FPS.
- Extra Features: Includes 4D vibrations, game super-resolution, and bypass charging for a better experience.
Overall, the iQOO 15r is designed as a performance-oriented gaming phone and provides an excellent experience for competitive Call of Duty players.
iQOO 15r Genshin Impact Gaming Performance
The iQOO 15r delivers top-tier Genshin Impact performance, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset and Q2 gaming chip to achieve 120 FPS through frame interpolation. It handles maximum graphics smoothly, maintains stability via a 6.5K VC cooling system, and remains relatively cool (low 40s°C) during extended sessions
Genshin Impact Performance Highlights:
- Performance: Consistently high frame rates at maximum graphics settings, supported by LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage.
- Frame Interpolation: Q2 chip enables up to 144 FPS in Genshin Impact, though it may cause minor artefacts, leading some users to prefer native high settings.
- Low/Medium Setting: This setting delivered an average of 55-60FPS, and sometimes frame rate drops during intense combat.
- High/Max Setting: Consistently hits 58.6 FPS at high settings, even during intensive combat, with temperatures kept low (around 42°C).
Overall, for the best gaming experience user should use High/Max Settings. We do not test 144FPS gaming using Frame Interpolation mode.
iQOO 15r Free Fire Gaming Performance
The iQOO 15r is designed for high-performance gaming, featuring a dedicated Q2 Supercomputing Chip capable of pushing Free Fire to 144 FPS through frame interpolation. But this game supports only 90FPS gaming with Max + High graphics settings. My one-hour gameplay fps drop 1% and delivered a consistent 89FPS without lag.
Final Verdict: Should You Buy the iQOO 15r for Gaming?
Who should buy the iQOO 15r for gaming?
If you’re a BGMI, COD Mobile, Genshin Impact or Free Fire fan who wants smooth gameplay, long battery life, and a beautiful display without spending more money, the iQOO 15r is an excellent choice. It’s also ideal for people who want a phone that looks stylish and handles daily tasks easily.
FAQ
1. What is the AnTuTu score of iQOO 15R 5G?
It achieves over 3,137,421 on AnTuTu v11 with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and Q2 gaming chip.
2. Does it support 120FPS or higher in BGMI?
Yes, stable 120-144FPS in BGMI with 4x anti-aliasing and no major drops.
3. How does it handle heating during gaming?
Cooling system keeps temps at 35-38°C for 1-2 hours of play, no throttling.
4. Is the display suitable for gaming?
6.59-inch 1.5K 144Hz AMOLED screen with 5000 nits brightness and 3200Hz touch sampling.