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What you need to know.
- The iQOO 13 has made its global debut, now available in India in two configurations: 12GB+256GB (₹51,999) and 16GB+512GB (₹56,999).
- It features a 6.82-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery, and a tough IP68/IP69K durability rating, plus 120W fast charging.
- Powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite and iQOO’s supercomputing chip Q2, it delivers smooth gaming with up to 144fps, even on games capped at 60fps.
The iQOO 13, fresh from its China debut, has finally launched outside its home turf. The flagship phone comes in 12GB+256GB (₹51,999) and 16GB+512GB (₹56,999) configurations in India.
The global version is based on the same high-end specs as its Chinese version. It has a 6.82-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery, and serious durability with IP68 and IP69K ratings. Plus, 120W fast charging keeps it blazing fast all around (via Gizmochina).
Under the hood, it’s powered by a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with iQOO’s second-generation supercomputing chip Q2, designed to boost game resolution and frame rate more efficiently. has gone Thanks to this chip, the phone can boost gameplay up to 144fps on compatible games, even if they’re locked at 60fps.
The iQOO 13 brings a unique flair with its “Monster Halo” light strip circling the rear camera module. Taking a cue from Nothing’s design, it’s not just for show — it handles notifications, call alerts, charging status, and even bumping along to your music. You can customize it with 12 colors and six breathing patterns.
It packs a powerhouse camera setup with three 50MP sensors — a Sony IMX921 main, a telephoto, and an ultrawide lens. For selfies and video chats, there is a 32MP front camera.
The camera is packed with cool features like long exposure, slow-mo, super moon mode, tilt shift, live photos, and even an ultra-HD document mode for crystal clear scans.
iQOO’s latest Android phone takes things up a notch with a beefed-up VC cooling system from the iQOO 12 — 17% more cooling area, 10% better heat dissipation, and a 26% increase in performance.
The iQOO 13 runs on Funtouch OS 15, built on Android 15. iQOO promises four years of major updates and five years of security patches, setting a strong standard for long-term support.
Sadly, the iQOO 13 isn’t coming to the US market as iQOO and Vivo don’t sell their devices there. For those who can snag one, it’s available in two sleek colors: Legend White and Nardo Grey.
