iQOO 13 to launch in India tomorrow: 5 things we already know
iQOO’s flagship phone is ready to make a splash in the Indian market. The device is confirmed to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. Let us know more.
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The India launch of iQOO 13 is scheduled for December 3 at 12 noon. But even before the launch, the company has officially teased many details of the phone. iQOO 13 has a 144Hz display refresh rate, 6,000mAh battery, and Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. While iQOO has released many specs, some are still rumored. Let’s see what we know about the phone.
IQOO 13 launching in India on December 3: 5 things we already know
– The design of iQOO 13 was revealed a few days before the launch. It is similar to the Chinese version with halo lights around the camera island. Gamers and tech enthusiasts will love its RGB LED lighting on the back, which adds to its style.
With a sleek aluminum frame sandwiched between durable glass panels, the iQOO 13 also has an IP68/IP69 rating, ensuring that it’s dustproof and water-resistant. The company also claims that the iQOO 13 is designed to impress with 8.13mm thickness. It is confirmed to come with two color options: Legend Edition (White) and Nardo Grey.
Although the company has not disclosed the display dimensions of the phone, it is rumored that it will be 6.8 inches. However, iQOO claims that the iQOO 13 Q10 is the first device in the world to bring a 2k 144Hz Ultra iCare display. Additionally, the phone is also confirmed to have an AMOLED flat display.
– The iQOO 13 is the second flagship device to pack the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset after the Realme GT7 Pro which was launched on November 26. It runs on Android 15 with four major Android upgrades, giving it longevity in the software department. For storage, you can choose from 256GB to 1TB configurations, paired with up to 16GB of RAM for seamless performance. With ultra-fast UFS 4.0 or 4.1 storage, app launches and data transfers are instant.
– iQOO 13 has a battery capacity of 6,000mAh with 120W charging support. It will come with a third generation silicon anode battery.
– The iQOO 13’s triple rear camera setup includes three 50 MP lenses: a wide, a telephoto with 2x optical zoom, and an ultrawide. This combination promises clear, detailed photos and videos even in low light. It supports video recording up to 8K resolution. Selfie lovers will enjoy the 32 MP front camera, which can shoot in 4K for high-quality vlogs and video calls.
iQOO 13: price expectations
Tipster Mukul Sharma posted on X that the pre-offer price of iQOO 13 will be kept under Rs 55,000 in India. This suggests that the launch price will be around Rs 55,000 or more. At the moment, there is no exact leak on what its price could be, but the company is expected to price its latest flagship below Rs 60,000.
The tipster claims that the base variant will come with a 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model. Recall that the price of iQOO 12 was announced at Rs 52,999. So, whether the new version will be priced either the same or slightly more remains to be seen.
The sale will be live on Amazon. The e-commerce website has also released a micro-site dedicated to the upcoming phone.
iQOO 13 will compete with Realme GT 7 Pro, Vivo X200 and OnePlus 13. Since the GT 7 Pro has already entered the market, all eyes will be on the iQOO 13. Stay tuned to find out how the iQOO 13 actually performs. -World.
