iQOO 15 5G vs iPhone 17: Should You Wait or Buy Apple Now?
Compare iPhone 17 and iQOO 15 5G before buying: design, camera setup, battery life, and performance details for Indian users.
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Apple has officially unveiled the iPhone 17 series, its most recent flagship, which features enhancements in processing, camera, and battery life, among others. Even though the iPhone 17 is a step forward in terms of the available models, soon-to-be-launched rival flagship smartphones are also there for the taking in the very near future. Vicinity to this category, the iQOO 15 5G is aimed at making its way to India the upcoming month, which might be an alternative for the end users to think about before going for a high-end smartphone.
The beginning price for the iPhone 17 in India goes all the way up to Rs. 82,900 for the 256GB version. Comparatively, the iQOO 15 5G is rumored to be around Rs. 65,000, which will also be a very reasonable price for the premium features.
The iPhone 17 sports its usual design featuring a matte-glass back and aluminum frame, which looks pretty much like its predecessor. It carries an IP68 certification for water and dust resistance and is covered by Ceramic Shield 2. The iQOO 15 5G, though not radically different from its predecessor, presents a revamped rear panel and, probably, both IP68 and IP69 ratings for resistance against water.
There are significant differences in screen specifications. Apple iPhone 17 comes with a 6.3-inch ProMotion display operating at 120Hz refresh rate. The iQOO 15 5G is said to come with a gigantic 6.85-inch LTPO AMOLED screen, boasting a refresh rate of 144Hz and 2K resolution, thus, appealing to gamers and multimedia users who crave for high-refresh rate gaming and visualization.
The iPhone 17 gets the A19 chip with 12GB of RAM, which Apple claims will allow for the execution of advanced AI applications and speed performance to be absolutely granted. On the contrary, the iQOO 15 5G has been declared to be powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, gaming processor Q3-ups and probably 12GB of RAM, which positions the phone as a device focused on performance for gaming and heavy multitasking. The difference in battery capacity is exceptional in its range between the two devices.
Supporting 40W wired charging, the Apple iPhone 17's battery has a capacity of 3,692mAh while the iQOO 15 5G is rumored to come with a battery as large as 7,000mAh that would potentially support 100W wired charging and therefore longer usage along with faster recharges.
Regarding the camera, the iPhone 17 has a dual lens like a professional photographer’s kit with 48MP being the primary and 12MP the ultra-wide. On the other hand, the iQOO 15 5G will probably come with a triple-camera consisting of three 50MP lenses: main, ultra-wide, and telephoto which means a higher priority on versatile photography.
If buyers compare buying a flagship phone in India, they might find the iQOO 15 5G with a larger display, stronger battery, and an advanced camera setup, all at a lower price. The iPhone 17, on the other hand, is still attractive to those who have committed to Apple’s ecosystem and are looking for a software-hardware marriage with the best performance possible.
