iQOO 13 Launched in India as Most Affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite Phone: Price, Specs, Offers, Availability

The iQOO 13 has officially made its debut in India as the second smartphone in the country to use Qualcomm's newest flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. To recall, the iQOO 13 was unveiled in China back in October with a starting price of CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs 47,200).

Apart from the flagship chip, the iQOO 13 also brings a 2K LTPO OLED display, three 50MP rear cameras, a massive battery with fast charging support, and the latest software. In India, the iQOO 13 will face off against the Realme GT 7 Pro and OPPO Find X8.

iQOO 13 Pricing, Availability, Offers

The iQOO 13 price in India starts from Rs 54,999 for the base 12GB/256GB model, making it the most affordable Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone in India. Moreover, the 16GB/512GB configuration will set you back Rs 59,999.

The iQOO 13 is offered in the Legend (BMW Motorsport White) and Nardo Grey colour options. The iQOO 13 will be available for pre-booking in India starting today at 02:00 pm on iQOO.com and from December 5 at 12 noon on Amazon.

Users who pre-book their devices will be able to purchase them from December 10 (10:00 am), while everyone else can purchase the iQOO 13 from December 11, 12 noon IST. The iQOO 13 will be avaialble for purchase in India through iQOO.com, Amazon, Vivo Exclusive Stores, and mainline channels.

Pre-booking customers will also get an extended 1-year warranty and a pair of iQOO TWS 1e free Launch offers for the iQOO 13 include a Rs 3,000 bank discount using ICICI and HDFC Bank cards. Additionally, iQOO is also offering an exchange bonus worth Rs 3,000 on all smartphones and Rs 5,000 on iQOO and Vivo devices.

iQOO 13 Specifications

The iQOO 13 sports a stunning 6.82-inch 2K 8T LTPO OLED display with an adaptive 1-144Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1800 nits. Its 510 PPI pixel density ensures sharp visuals, while HDR support and 2592Hz PWM dimming deliver an immersive viewing experience.

Under the hood, the iQOO 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, paired with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and 512GB of UFS 4.1 storage. A 7K VC cooling system and a Q2 gaming chip ensure optimal performance, even during intense gaming sessions. This aids the iQOO 13 in offering 144fps gameplay in 2K resolution.

The device's triple-camera setup, featuring a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP ultrawide lens, and a 50MP telephoto lens with 4x lossless zoom, captures stunning photos and videos. A 32MP selfie camera handles the front-facing duties. Moreover, the iQOO 13's rear camera lenses are surrounded by a 'Monster Halo' LED light with 72 effects.

The iQOO 13 packs a massive 6000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, while its IP68+IP69 rating ensures durability. Android 15-based FuntouchOS 15 provides a smooth user experience, and iQOO promises four OS updates and six years of regular security patches with the iQOO 13.

iQOO 13 Key Features:

• Display: 6.82-inch 2K 8T LTPO OLED, 1-144Hz adaptive refresh rate, 1800 nits peak brightness, 510 PPI
• Chip: Snapdragon 8 Elite
• RAM/Storage: 12GB/16GB LPDDR5X RAM, 256GB/512GB UFS 4.0 storage
• Camera: 50MP Sony IMX921 main sensor, 50MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto with 4x lossless zoom, 32MP selfie
• Battery: 6000mAh, 120W wired fast charging
• Software: Android 15-based OriginOS 5
• Other: IP68+IP69 Rating, 7K VC cooling, Q2 gaming chip, Monster Halo LED light