The iQOO 13 is anticipated to be officially launched in November, although the Vivo sub-brand has not yet specified the exact announcement date for the successor to the iQOO 12. The latest reveal is this image, showing off the look at the front of iQOO 13 and it’s claimed that indeed would be one of the first smartphones to pack the unannounced Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
The Upcoming iQOO 13
The latest leak has arrived via a company executive and it gives us the first real-world look at the iQOO 13 in what appears to be a glossy finish with flat sides and a hole-punch cutout residing at the center which houses the selfie camera. It has evenly sized and slim bezels on all sides of the display. Another key specification was revealed that the device will boast of a 2K screen that should come with metal middle frames.
The picture also suggests the phone could be launched on December 9, powered by OriginOS 5. The smartphone is anticipated to debut with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC but the processor is unannounced as of yet. The smartphone will come equipped with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display sporting 2K resolution and a high 144Hz refresh rate. It may also provide options with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
In terms of photography, the device might include a triple rear camera setup, led by a 50-megapixel primary camera, accompanied by a 50-megapixel ultrawide sensor and a 50-megapixel 2x telephoto lens. It is also expected to have a 32-megapixel front camera. The new model may introduce an improved heat dissipation system with a single-layer motherboard for better thermal management. Additionally, it could feature the company’s self-developed Q2 chip specifically for gaming. The iQOO 13 is tipped to be equipped with a 6,150mAh battery that supports 100W fast charging.
