iQOO 13 India launch in December, company confirms

iQOO has officially confirmed that its next flagship, the iQOO 13, will launch in India in December 2024. The iQOO 13 has already debuted in China, giving us a clear look at its specifications ahead of its Indian release.

In Short

• The iQOO 13 will launch in India in December 2024
• The premium phone will likely be priced under Rs 55,000
• The iQOO 13 is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor

iQOO has officially confirmed that its next flagship, the iQOO 13, will launch in India in December 2024. While the exact release date remains undisclosed, the brand is expected to reveal it soon. The iQOO 13 has already debuted in China, giving us a clear look at its specifications ahead of its Indian release. Here is everything you need to know.

iQOO 13: Specifications and expected India price

The iQOO 13 features a 6.82-inch 2K BOE Q10 8T LTPO OLED display, boasting a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR support. It packs Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, which is backed by up to 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. Additionally, the phone includes a Q2 gaming chipset and runs on Android 15 with the OriginOS 5 skin out of the box.

For optics, the iQOO 13 comes equipped with a triple rear camera setup, comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), a 50-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle shooter with OIS. The rear camera module is complemented by a customisable "Energy Halo" LED that supports six dynamic effects and 12 colour combinations. For selfies, there is a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

The device is backed by a 6,150mAh battery with support for 120W fast wired charging. For biometric authentication, there is an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The flagship device is IP68 and IP69 rated for dust and water resistance. In terms of connectivity, it has support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, a USB Type-C port and more.

In China, iQOO maintained the pricing of the iQOO 13 similar to its predecessor, the iQOO 12. If this trend continues, the iQOO 13 could launch in India at Rs 52,999, mirroring the launch price of the iQOO 12. However, final pricing details will likely be confirmed closer to the launch date. Stay tuned for more updates as the official launch approaches.