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iQOO has finally launched its flagship iQOO 13 in India at a base price of Rs 54,999. The company is the second company to launch a phone with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, following the Realme GT 7 Pro in November. Under the hood of this flagship model is a 6000 mAh battery and a 50 megapixel main camera. The company also claims that the iQOO 13 comes with the world's first Q10 144Hz Ultra Eyecare display. Before we dive into the specs and features of the iQOO 13, let's first take a look at its price and availability. iQOO 13 comes in two versions: 12GB + 256GB and 16GB + 512GB. Prices start at Rs 54,999 for the standard variant, but it is available through an introductory offer for Rs 51,999. The iQOO 13 is priced at Rs 54,999 (effective price: Rs 51,999) for the 12GB + 256GB variant and Rs 59,999 (effective price: Rs 56,999) for the 16GB + 512GB variant. Two color options are available: Legend and Nardo Gray. Additionally, the iQOO 13 can be pre-ordered starting December 5th at 12:00 p.m. The first sale will begin on December 11, 2024 at 12:00 PM on vivo Exclusive Store, iQOO e-Store and Amazon.in. . The iQOO 13 is also sold in exclusive vivo stores and other major stores.
According to the company, iQOO 13 is the fastest smartphone ever. Equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor coupled with the Q2 supercomputing chip to improve gaming performance. For gaming lovers, this phone supports 2K gaming super resolution for better visual effects, 144 frame interpolation for smoother gaming, and various optimizations for improved gaming experience. The iQOO 13 features a 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and LTPO technology to dynamically adjust the refresh rate. Supports HBM 1800nits brightness. Additionally, the vapor chamber cooling system keeps your device cool even with repeated use. For photography, the iQOO 13 is equipped with a triple camera system, a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The front camera is a 32 megapixel camera for selfies. The Indian version has a 6000mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support. The company claims it can charge your phone from 0 to 100 percent in just 30 minutes.
The design features a distinctive “monster halo” lighting effect around the camera module, which serves as a notification indicator for calls, messages and charging. 72 different light combinations also work during the game. The phone is available in two colors: Nardo Gray, inspired by Italian race tracks, and the Legend Edition, which features BMW Motorsport's signature three-color stripes. In addition, iQOO 13 has IP69 dust and water resistance. The device runs on Android 15 with FunTouchOS 15 and receives four Android updates and five years of security patches.
