Finally, let’s talk about the iQOO 13 in detail. The price of this phone has been launched in India, with prices starting at Rs 54,999.
The iQOO 13 has been launched in the Indian market today, a Snapdragon 8 Elite phone. The two Chinese phones are probably the most powerful devices you can buy in India right now.
The iQOO 13 is 8.13 mm thick and weighs around 213 grams. There is an RGB halo light on the edge of the camera island, which can be customized for different situations, including charging, notifications, calls, and even listening to music.
The phone features a 6.82-inch 8T LTPO 2.0 AMOLED display with a native peak brightness of 4,500 nits (1800 nits in high brightness mode) and a refresh rate of up to 144Hz. It comes with IP68 + IP69 ratings for water and dust resistance and also boasts a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The iQOO 13 is priced at Rs 54,999 (effective price: Rs 51,999) for the 12GB+256GB variant and Rs 59,999 (effective price: Rs 56,999) for the 16GB+512GB variant. It will be available in two color options: Legendary and Nardo Grey. Additionally, the iQOO 13 will be available for pre-booking from December 05 at noon and the first sale will begin from December 11, 2024 at midnight on the iQOO e-store and other mainline stores as well.
iQOO 13 finally launched in India
According to the company, the iQOO 13 is the fastest smartphone to date. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, coupled with a supercomputing chip Q2 to improve gaming performance. For gaming enthusiasts, the phone offers 2K game super-resolution for better visuals, 144 fps frame interpolation for smooth gameplay, and various optimizations for an enhanced gaming experience.
As mentioned earlier, the is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC and is paired with the Adreno 830 GPU. iQOO has integrated its own supercomputing chip Q2 chipset into the flagship device which is claimed to deliver 144FPS game frame interpolation and 2K super-resolution.
In terms of optics, the iQOO 13 comes with a triple camera setup with a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra wide-angle lens, and a 50MP Sony IMX 816 telephoto lens with 4x lossless zoom. On the front, there is a 32MP selfie shooter for selfies and video calling needs.
The iQOO 13 packs a 6,000mAh battery (150mAh less than its Chinese counterpart) that is claimed to go from 1-100 in about 30 minutes with a 120W fast charger. The phone runs on the latest Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15 and iQOO is promising 4 years of OS updates and 5 years of security patches with this phone.
iQOO 13 finally launched in India
The iQOO 13 is priced at ₹54,999 for 12/256. The 16/512GB variant is priced at ₹59,999. There is an additional ₹3,000 discount for HDFC and ICICI Bank credit card users. The design features a distinctive “Monster Halo” lighting effect around the camera module, which acts as a notification indicator for calls, messages, and charging. It also works during gaming with 72 light combinations.
iQOO 13 finally launched in India
The phone is available in two color options: Nardo Gray inspired by Italian racetracks and the Legend Edition with BMW Motorsport’s signature tri-color stripes. Additionally, the iQOO 13 is IP69 rated for dust and water resistance.
