iQOO 13 was unveiled in India on December 2, 2024, as the country’s second smartphone to run Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. This device includes a triple 50-megapixel rear camera setup, a 6.82-inch AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate, and Android 15 with Vivo’s Funtouch OS 15. Its big 6,000mAh battery supports 120W fast charging and is rated IP68 and IP69 for water- and dust-resistance.
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iQOO 13 Launches in India with Snapdragon 8 Elite, 120W Charging, and 50MP Triple Cameras
The iQOO 13 is priced at ₹54,999 for the base model with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. There’s also a higher variant with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage, priced at ₹59,999. The phone comes in two color options: Legend and Nardo Grey. It will be available for purchase starting December 11 at 12 PM (noon) via Amazon and the iQOO e-store. HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank debit and credit card holders will get a discount of ₹3,000, and those exchanging Vivo and iQOO devices will be up for a discount of ₹5,000.
The smartphone boots Android 15-based Funtouch OS 15 and offers four Android upgrades and five years of security updates. It comes with a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display with a 1,440×3,186 pixel resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 1,800nits. On the inside, it carries Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. It crams in the iQOO Q2 gaming chip for better gaming performance and a 7,000 sq mm vapor chamber for cooling.
The phone’s triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary sensor with Sony IMX921, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto camera with 2x optical zoom. For selfies, the iQOO 13 features a 32MP front camera. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC, while sensors like an accelerometer, gyroscope, and e-compass are also included.
The upcoming flagship phone is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery supporting 120W FlashCharge for fast charging. It also features an infrared transmitter for controlling appliances and is rated for dust and water resistance with IP68 and IP69 certifications. The device measures 163.37×76.71×8.13mm and weighs 213g.
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