iQOO 13 India Launch: Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO has launched the iQOO 13 smartphone in the Indian market. The newly launched smartphone has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and FuntouchOS 15.
The iQOO 13 supports 4 years of Android OS updates and 5 years of security updates. It is the second company to release a phone featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, following the Realme GT 7 Pro, which launched in November.
The phone is packed with features designed for both gamers and tech enthusiasts. Furthermore, the company claims that the iQOO 13 smartphone boasts the world’s first Q10 144Hz Ultra Eyecare display. It comes in two storage models 12GB+ 256GB and 16GB+512GB and will be available in two colour options: Legend and Nardo Grey.
iQOO 13 Price In India And Availability
The handset is priced at Rs 54,999 for the 12GB+256GB variant, while the 16GB+512GB variant is available for Rs 59,999. Customers using HDFC or ICICI Bank credit cards can avail an additional Rs 3,000 discount. Notably, the pre-booking for the iQOO 13 begins on December 5 at 12 PM, with the first sale starting on December 11 at 12 PM via Vivo exclusive stores, the iQOO e-store, and Amazon.in.
iQOO 13 Specifications:
The handset features a 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and LTPO technology for dynamic refresh rate adjustments, offering HBM brightness of 1800 nits. It is powered by a 6,000mAh battery and supports 120W wired fast charging.
On the photography front, the phone features a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens. For selfies and video calls, there is a 32-megapixel front camera.
Designed for gamers, the iQOO 13 offers 2K Game Super Resolution for enhanced visuals, 144 fps frame interpolation for smoother gameplay, and multiple optimizations for an improved gaming experience. The company claims the phone can be fully charged from 0 per cent to 100 per cent in just 30 minutes.
Moreover, the premium smartphone features a unique “Monster Halo” light effect around the camera module, which acts as a notification indicator for calls, messages, and charging, as well as during gaming with 72 customizable light combinations.
Furthermore, the iQOO 13 is IP69 rated for dust and water resistance. It also includes AI-powered features like Image Cutout and Instant Text, which extract text and subjects from images. The device further supports Live Call Translate for real-time phone call translations and Live Transcribe, which converts speech to text to assist hearing-impaired users.
