Now, these statistics certainly paint an exciting picture for brands waiitng to launch their high-end smartphones in the market. iQOO is one such brand. The smartphone company is gearing up to launch the iQOO 13, and its launch date was confirmed by its CEO recently.
So, when is the smartphone launching? What could be its price? What are the expected specs? Read on as we answer all these questions for you.
iQOO 13 India launch date and expected price
Nipun Maurya, iQOO India’s CEO, confirmed in a tweet that the phone will launch on December 3, 2024. In his tweet, Maurya wrote, “The countdown begins! #iQOO13 is almost here—get ready to #BeTheGOAT!”
iQOO’s decision to launch the iQOO 13 in December positions it squarely against other big players like Samsung and OnePlus. This flagship is expected to compete head-on with the likes of the OnePlus 11 and the Galaxy S24, both of which are equipped with premium specs.
Fans will be able to purchase the iQOO 13 via Amazon India or iQOO’s official store. It will also be available in a limited Legend Edition, with BMW-inspired blue-red color patterns, adding a unique touch to its design.
Talking about the price, the phone is expected to come with a price tag of under Rs 50,000.
iQOO 13 china launch
The iQOO 13 was officially launched in China on October 31, 2024, featuring the newly introduced Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and OriginOS 5.0.
The pricing for the device starts at CNY 3,999 (around ₹47,200) for the 12GB RAM/256GB storage variant. Other configurations include a 12GB/512GB model for CNY 4,499 (₹53,100), a 16GB/256GB variant for CNY 4,299 (₹50,800), a 16GB/512GB option at CNY 4,699 (₹55,500), and the high-end 16GB/1TB model priced at CNY 5,199 (₹61,400).
iQOO 13 expected specs
If the India specs of the phone remain same as the phone launched in China, the iQOO 13 could come packed with impressive specs, including a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 4500 nits, promising vibrant visuals for everything from gaming to streaming. The phone is said to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, supported by up to 16GB of RAM and a massive 1TB of storage—making it ideal for heavy multitaskers and gamers alike.
Notably, iQOO is reportedly delivering serious upgrades with the iQOO 13, incorporating an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for faster and more secure unlocking. This is combined with an expected 6,150mAh battery and 120W fast charging.
Coming to camera, the phone is expected to come with a triple rear camera setup with a 50MP primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens. In the front, the phone might come with a 32MP camera will appeal to selfie lovers.
In addition to this, the phone Is also expected to come with a IP68 dust and water resistance rating.