Highlights

• iQOO launched its flagship iQOO 13 with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Q2 chip.
• It will be now available in China starting at 3,999 yuan ($561).
• It features a 6.82-inch 8T LTPO display with 144Hz refresh rate, 6150mAh battery and advanced eye protection.

iQOO has launched its 2024 flagship the iQOO 13 featuring Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite and and the second-generation SuperComputing Chip Q2. Currently only launched in the Chinese market, iQOO 13 price in China starts at 3,999 yuan (approx $561 or INR 47,170). 

Here’s a closer look at what this new model has to offer.

iQOO 13 – Display Features

The iQOO 13 features a large 6.82-inch 8T LTPO flat display with a high resolution of 3168×1440. Developed with BOE’s Q10 luminous material, the display supports a 144Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of 1800 nits, with a local peak brightness up to 4500 nits.’

This advanced screen also delivers a 50% boost in colour accuracy, a longer lifespan and 15% less smearing, all while using 10% less power.

To enhance eye comfort, iQOO has integrated Vivo’s custom eye protection system. This includes circular polarized light technology to ease eye strain and a high-frequency PWM dimming of 2592Hz at full brightness, making it more comfortable during ext

iQOO 13 – Hardware and Performance

The iQOO 13 packs the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, paired with LPDDR5X Ultra memory and UFS 4.1 flash storage. This combination gives the device a powerful performance score of over 3.15 million on AnTuTu.

iQOO revealed that the device can handle 60fps gaming in Naraka: Bladepoint and 90fps with ray tracing in Dark Zone Breakout and Honkai Impact 3.

It is reported to sustain Genshin Impact at 60fps for up to 12 hours, reflecting iQOO’s focus on both performance and temperature management.

Thanks to the Q2 chip’s frame rate interpolation, the iQOO 13 can reach 144fps in compatible games, with super-resolution gaming in 2K.

These capabilities support over 140 super-frame games and more than 100 super-resolution games with 98 games compatible with both features simultaneously.

The iQOO 13 comes with a massive 6150mAh battery capacity, an upgrade from its predecessor’s 5000mAh.

It uses iQOO’s third-generation silicon negative electrode technology. Despite the larger battery, the phone remains slim at 7.99mm, even thinner than the iQOO 12.

The device includes a 100W charger that supports PD output for use with PCs and tablets, and a bypass charging option to power the phone directly from the adapter without affecting battery life cycles.

iQOO 13 – Camera Features

For photography, the iQOO 13 sports a triple-camera setup with three 50MP sensors. These include –

• A 1/1.56-inch IMX 921 primary sensor with f/1.88 aperture and OIS
• A 1/2.93-inch IMX816 portrait telephoto lens with f/1.85 aperture
• A 119.4° ultra-wide-angle lens with a 1/2.76-inch sensor

The front camera includes a 32MP sensor for clear selfies. The camera system supports features like professional portrait lighting, multi-focal length portraits, advanced night mode, 3D imaging and a humanistic street photography mode for vibrant street shots.

iQOO 13 – Price and Availability

iQOO 13 will be available in China in four colour options including Legend, Track, Isle of Man and Nardo Gray.

The iQOO 13 China prices are as follows –

• 12GB+256GB: 3999 yuan (approx $561 or INR 47,170)
• 16GB+256GB: 4299 yuan (approx $603 or INR 50,702)
• 12GB+512GB: 4499 yuan (approx $631 or INR 53,056)
• 16GB+512GB: 4699 yuan (approx $659 or INR 55,411)
• 16GB+1TB: 5199 yuan (approx $730 or INR 61,381

FAQ

Q1. What processor does the iQOO 13 use?

Answer. The iQOO 13 features Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 8 Elite and the second-generation SuperComputing Chip Q2.

Q2. What are the display features of the iQOO 13?

Answer. The iQOO 13 features a large 6.82-inch 8T LTPO flat display with a high resolution of 3168×1440, supports a 144Hz refresh rate and reaches a peak brightness of 1800 nits.

Q3. What are the camera specifications of the iQOO 13?

Answer. The iQOO 13 sports a triple-camera setup with three 50MP sensors, including a 1/1.56-inch IMX 921 primary sensor with f/1.88 aperture and OIS, a 1/2.93-inch IMX816 portrait telephoto lens with f/1.85 aperture, and a 119.4° ultra-wide-angle lens with a 1/2.76-inch sensor. The front camera includes a 32MP sensor.

Q4. How is the front camera of iQOO 13?

Answer. The front camera includes a 32MP sensor for clear selfies. The camera system supports features like professional portrait lighting, multi-focal length portraits, advanced night mode, 3D imaging and a humanistic street photography mode for vibrant street shots.

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