iQOO 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite chip launched in India, price effectively starts from Rs 51,999

• iQOO 13 has been launched in India
• The phone's effective price starts from Rs 51,999
• The phone will be up for pre-order from Dec 5

The iQOO 13, the latest flagship offering from iQOO, has officially launched in India. Touted as one of the fastest smartphones in its price category, the device is powered by Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, aiming to cater to power users and gamers alike. Competing with premium models like the Realme GT7 Pro, OnePlus 13, and Vivo X200 series, the iQOO 13 packs impressive specifications and cutting-edge features. Read on to know all about the new toy in town.

iQOO 13 specifications and features

The iQOO 13 sports a 6.82-inch AMOLED display, capable of delivering 2K resolution with an industry-leading peak brightness of 4,500 nits. Dubbed the world’s first Q10 Ultra Eyecare display, it offers a 144Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth visuals, promising to be ideal for gaming and multimedia consumption.

Under the hood, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor is paired with iQOO’s proprietary Supercomputing Chip Q2, which is said to enhance gaming graphics and performance. The device will be available in two configurations: 12GB RAM with 256GB storage and 16GB RAM with 512GB storage. It runs on FuntouchOS 15, based on Android 15, promising a fluid and modern user experience.

The smartphone features a robust triple-camera setup which consists of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 primary sensor, 50-megapixel telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens.

For selfies, the phone includes a 32-megapixel front camera. Enhancing its photography capabilities, the device offers multi-focal portrait modes, AI-powered night photography, and an updated street photography mode. Additionally, AI tools like Image Cutout and Instant Text allow users to extract subjects and text from images seamlessly. Unique features like Live Call Translate and Live Transcribe further add to its functionality, catering to diverse user needs.

Talking about performance, the iQOO 13 is designed with gamers in mind. Along with its powerful processor, the phone introduces a new intelligent display with adaptive refresh rates, ensuring a balance between performance and power efficiency. The device also features a revamped thermal management system with a single-layer motherboard, making it capable of handling intensive gaming sessions.

Moreover, the inclusion of Halo lights around the rear camera module not only adds to its aesthetic appeal but also serves practical purposes, offering real-time alerts for calls, notifications, and gaming events.

Coming to the battery, the smartphone packs a 6,000mAh battery supported by 120W fast charging. According to iQOO, this ensures that the phone can last through an entire day of heavy usage while recharging quickly when needed.

iQOO 13: Pricing and availability

The iQOO 13 is priced competitively in India, starting at:

• ₹54,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant.

• ₹59,999 for the 16GB+512GB variant.

Launch offers include a ₹3,000 bank discount on both models, bringing the effective prices to ₹51,999 and ₹56,999, respectively. Available in two colours, Legend and Nardo Grey, the device will be up for pre-booking from December 5 and will hit stores and online platforms like Amazon on December 11.