iQOO has confirmed the upcoming launch of its flagship smartphone iQOO 13 in India. As the year draws to a close, brands are gearing up to refresh their flagship offerings. iQOO plans to launch the iQOO 13 in China by the end of October 2024 before introducing it in the Indian market. iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya has shared a teaser on the X, hinting at the imminent release of the device.
iQOO 13: Expected launch date in India
While the exact launch date in India is unconfirmed, speculations based on a report by SmartPrix suggest a possible release on December 3. This is in line with iQOO’s previous launch pattern, as the iQOO 12 made its debut in early December.
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The design of the iQOO 13 has been revealed, flaunting the same aesthetic as its predecessor, the iQOO 12. The rear panel features a square camera module with three sensors and an additional LED strip around the module, which potentially serves as a notification indicator. The location of the LED flash has shifted inside the rear camera module, while the overall design looks quite similar to the iQOO 12. After the launch in China, iQOO 13 will be available in four colors – green, silver, brown and white.
iQOO 13: Specifications and features (expected)
In terms of specifications, the iQOO 13 will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Lite chipset, a 6.82-inch 2K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The device will run on Android 15 and pack a 6,125mAh battery, which will support 120W fast charging. The retail package will include a fast charger.
Additional features include dual speakers, a 1016H motor for advanced haptics, and a heat dissipation system using multi-layer graphene. Although camera details are limited, the leak suggests a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 50-megapixel 2x telephoto lens. A 32-megapixel front camera is also expected to be available for selfie.
