iQOO has finally launched its flagship iQOO 13 in India at a starting price of Rs 54,999.After Realme GT 7 Pro launched in November, this is the second company to launch a phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Under the hood, the flagship model packs a 6,000mAh battery and a 50-megapixel primary camera. The company also claims that the iQOO 13 features the world’s first Q10 144Hz Ultra iCare display. Before we dive into the specs and features of the iQOO 13, let’s first look at the price and availability.

iQOO 13 launched in India: price and availability

iQOO 13 in two variants: 12GB+256GB and 16GB+512GB. The price of the standard variant starts at Rs 54,999, but with the launch offer it will be available for Rs 51,999.

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: Legend and Nardo Grey. Additionally, iQOO 13 will be available for pre-booking from December 05, 12 noon and its first sale will begin on December 11, 2024, at 12 noon across Vivo exclusive stores, iQOO e-store, and Amazon.in. iQOO 13 will also be available at Vivo exclusive stores and other mainline stores.

iQOO 13 specs and features

According to the company, iQOO 13 is the fastest smartphone till date. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, coupled with the Q2 supercomputing chip to boost gaming performance. For gaming enthusiasts, the phone offers 2K game super resolution for better visuals, 144 fps frame interpolation for smoother gameplay, and various optimizations for a better gaming experience.

The iQOO 13 features a 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and LTPO technology for dynamic refresh rate adjustment. It supports HBM brightness of 1800nits.

Additionally, the vapor chamber cooling system will keep the device cool during heavy usage.

In terms of photography, the iQOO 13 comes with a triple camera system, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens. The front camera is a 32-megapixel selfie shooter.

The Indian variant is equipped with a 6,000mAh battery that supports 120W wired fast charging. The company claims that the phone can be charged from 0 percent to 100 percent in just 30 minutes.

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 while gaming with 72 light combinations.

The phone is available in two color options: Nardo Grey, inspired by Italian racetracks, and the Legend Edition with BMW Motorsport’s signature tri-color stripe. Additionally, the iQOO 13 is rated IP69 for dust and water resistance.

The device running Android 15 with FuntouchOS 15 will receive four Android updates and five years of security patches.