iQOO has officially launched the iQOO 13 in India. The phone promises impressive performance and seems a god contender in the premium smartphone segment.
The iQOO 13 features a massive 6.82-inch 2K+ AMOLED flat screen with BOE’s Q10 luminous material. The display supports a 144Hz refresh rate and boasts 2592Hz PWM dimming. It boasts razor-sharp clarity and vibrant colors. The panel also supports 1.07 billion colors and the DCI-P3 color gamut to ensure true-to-life color reproduction. It also has an an impressive peak brightness of up to 4500 nits. Support for HDR10+ offers rich contrast and enhanced dynamic range.
The iQOO 13 runs Android 15 with Funtouch OS 15. Notably, iQOO promises four years of Android updates and five years of security patches.
It is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and promises top-notch performance. built on a cutting-edge 3nm fabrication process. It can handle multitasking, app launches, and background processes effortlessly to ensure lag-free operation. The company has also worked closely with Qualcomm to tailor the Snapdragon 8 Elite’s capabilities specifically for this device. The Adreno 830 GPU delivers unparalleled graphical performance. It supports native 144FPS frame rates. The self-developed Q2 chip enhances performance with PC-level 2K texture super-resolution, VAA anti-flicker technology, and native 144FPS gaming support. From heavy titles like Call of Duty Mobile to fast-paced shooters, the device handles everything without breaking a sweat.
The phone incorporates the largest-ever vapor chamber in iQOO’s history. The vapour changer spans 7000mm². The dual-drive heat dissipation design ensures the phone remains cool even during prolonged gaming or intensive tasks.The phone supports up to 16GB LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and up to 1TB UFS 4.1 storage.
The phone has triple-camera setup that incudes 50 megapxiels primary camera with Sony IMX921 sensor and OIS. It also has 50 megapixels Ultra-Wide Camera with a 150° field of view and a 50 megapixels telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom and up to 4x lossless zoom. The phone also has 32 megapixels front camera for selfies.
The iQOO 13 takes smartphone design to a new level. It has modern aesthetic and uses premium materials. The iQOO 13 features an aviation-grade aluminum middle frame that enhances structural integrity. The phone measures 163.37×76.71×8.13mm and weighs 213g. It comes in Nardo Grey and Legend Edition. The Legend Edition is inspired by BMW’s iconic motorsport colors. The iQOO 13 comes with IP68 and IP69 certifications to ensure protection against water, dust, and harsh environments. There’s also a unique halo light around the camera module. This light has customizable effects and also adapts dynamically to game scenes with 72 effect options.
The smartphone has Stereo speakers, USB Type-C audio, in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and an infrared sensor. Connectivity options are 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS< Beidou, GLONASS, Galileo, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1, and NFC.
iQOO 13 packs a 6000mAh silicon-carbon battery with support for 120W ultra-fast charging. It ensures a 100% charge in just 30 minutes. The phone also supports 100W PPS support for versatile charging needs.
iQOO 13 Price in India
- iQOO 13 12GB + 256GB: ₹54,999
- iQOO 13 16GB + 512GB: ₹59,999
Availability
The iQOO 13 will be available on Amazon.in and iQOO.com starting from December 11th for everyone and from December 10th for people who had pre-booked. Pre-bookings are starting from December 5.
Launch Offers:
- ₹3,000 instant discount for HDFC and ICICI Bank cardholders.
- Exchange bonus: ₹3,000 for non-vivo/iQOO devices and ₹5,000 for vivo/iQOO devices.
- Free iQOO TWS 1e earbuds for pre-bookings.
- 12-month extended warranty for pre-orders.
It not just looks good on specs sheet, but also seems impressive in usage. The phone feels premium in terms of design and packs high-end hardware to provide top-notch performance. Camera setup also seems good and it captures detailed and sharp photos.
