With the official launch of its latest flagship in China, the iQOO 13 combines high sweats specifications with the latest display and camera technologies. The phone is operated on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and also embeds iQOO’s in-house Q2 gaming chip that focuses on providing enhanced gaming and multitasking capability. The handset scored over 3.15 million points on the AnTuTu v10 benchmark test. Here, we take a quick glance at the specifications, price, and availability of iQOO 13.
Display: A 2K visual experience with high frequency dimming
The iQOO 13 features a 6.82-inch BOE Q10 OLED flat display with 2K resolution (3168 × 1440 pixels), providing a 144Hz refresh rate with fluid visuals and peak brightness that reaches 4500 nits and an extreme mode of 1800 nits.
Therefore, this smartphone display is one of the brightest in existence and useful under a variety of lighting conditions. The screen also incorporates the first android OLED circular polarized light eye protection technology and supports 2592Hz PWM dimming to mitigate flickering and hence eye fatigue.
Performance: Powerhouse driven by Snapdragon 8 Elite and Q2 gaming chip
Fundamentally, the iQOO 13 features the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC at its heart, coupled with LPDDR5x Ultra RAM and UFS 4.0 storage for effective and quick multitasking. The self-constructed Q2 screen chip lies on top of this impressive visual experience especially when gaming.
Moreover, a huge dissipate heat structure in the form of a 7000 mm² vapor chamber cooling system is provided to ensure performance during heavy-duty tasks, along with a 1016H X-axis linear motor enhancing the haptic feedback.
Triple 50MP rear camera for professional-level pictures
At the front, the iQOO 13 has a 32MP GalaxyCore GC32E1 selfie camera. On the back, there’s a sophisticated camera system with a 50MP primary Sony IMX921 sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 50-MP ultra-wide Samsung S5KJN1 sensor and a 50 MP telephoto IMX816 sensor with a 2x optical zoom with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
Battery life and fast charging: All-day power with 120W fast charging
The iQOO 13 boasts a 6,150mAh power bank which is purposefully designed to endure for heavy usage. The mobile also supports 120W fast charging making it less stressful and time-consuming for the people who tend to spend their entire day with a phone in their hand.
Software: Origin OS 5 on Android 15
Running on Android 15 based on Origin OS 5, the iQOO 13 offers the most Android has to offer in terms of features and customizations. Furthermore, security and convenience is further enhanced by the presence of an ultrasonic in display fingerprint sensor. In addition, it also provides a utility of communication of kilometer level without the need of any network.
Additional features and connectivity
The iQOO 13 complies with the IP68 standard which denotes protection from water and dust ingress, and it has a metallic middle frame for enhanced protection. Plus, the connectivity options are plentiful with features such as Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual-band GPS, NFC, an IR, and a USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 1) port.
The audio is supported by dual stereo speakers fitted on the device, and the Track Edition weighs 207 grams, while the other editions weigh 213 grams, and the thickness of the devices is 7.99 mm and 8.13 mm respectively.
Design and color options
The iQOO 13 is as stylish as it is powerful. Ultimately, the iQOO 13 is available in four distinct color options to fit different styles: Isle of Man (Green), Legend Edition (White), Racetrack Edition (Black), and Nardo Gray (Grey). The color variants each bear a slim, contemporary design which resonates well with the brand’s design and uniqueness ethic.
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iQOO 13 specifications
- Display: 6.82-inch (3168 × 1440 pixels) 2K BOE Q10 OLED flat panel, 144Hz refresh rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, 2592Hz PWM dimming, Android’s first OLED circular polarized light eye protection technology
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core mobile platform, 3 nm SoC with Adreno 830 GPU + iQOO Q2 gaming chip
- RAM and Memory: 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X RAM with 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 storage
- Rear Camera: 50MP camera with 1/ 1.49″ Sony IMX921 sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS, LED flash + 50MP 150° ultra-wide-angle camera with f/2.0 aperture + 50MP 119.4° telephoto camera with f/1.85 aperture, 1/2.93” IMX816 sensor, OIS, up to 4x lossless zoom
- Front Camera: 32MP front-facing camera with f/2.45 aperture
- Battery and Charge: 6150mAh battery with 120W ultra-fast flash charging
- Operating System: Origin OS 5.0 based on Android 15
- Security and Sensor: In-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, infrared sensor
- Audio: USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, Hi-Fi audio
- Dimensions: 163.37 × 76.71 × 7.99 mm (Track Edition) / 8.13 mm (Other editions) ; Weight: 207g (Track Edition) / 213g (Other Editions)
- Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7 802.11 be, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS: L1+L5, Beidou: B1C+B1I+B2a, GLONASS: G1, Galileo: E1+E5a, QZSS: L1+L5, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen1, NFC
- Durability: IP68 + IP69 dust and water resistance
- SIM: Dual SIM (nano + nano)
Pricing and variants
The iQOO 13 is available in several configurations with the following prices:
- 12 GB + 256 GB: 3,999 CNY (~₹47,200 | ~$560)
- 16 GB + 256 GB: 4,299 CNY (~₹50,740 | ~$605)
- 12 GB + 512 GB: 4,499 CNY (~₹53,100 | ~$630)
- 16 GB + 512 GB: 4,699 CNY (~₹55,460 | ~$660)
- 16 GB + 1 TB: 5,199 CNY (~₹61,360 | ~$730)
The iQOO 13 is currently available for pre-order in China with the official sale just around the corner. However, the global availability of both the handsets is still a mystery. But, we can expect the arrival of iQOO 13 in India in November 2024.