iQOO 13 India launch confirmed on December 3: From price to specs, all you need to know

iQOO has confirmed the launch of its upcoming flagship, iQOO 13 in India. It is confirmed to come with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Let's look at the details.

iQOO has officially announced the launch date of its upcoming flagship model -- iQOO 13, in India. The phone will debut in India on December 3, 2024. Announcing on X, the company also indicated that the phone will be among the Amazon Special launches. Barring these details, the company also revealed that the iQOO 13 design will be in partnership with BMW Motorsport. This means that the device can come with a variety of car pattern design language. The Amazon microsite also reveals a few more details around the iQOO 13.

The Amazon listings have confirmed that the iQOO 13 will arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC. It will be the second smartphone in India to feature 8 Elite processor, after the Realme GT 7 Pro, launching on November 26. The company also claims that the phone will come with world's first Q10 2k 144Hz Ultra Eyecare display.

iQOO 13: Expected Price in India

In terms of pricing, the iQOO 13 is expected to be positioned similarly to its predecessor, the iQOO 12, which launched at a starting price of Rs 49,999 in India. With the latest hardware, advanced AI features, and competitive pricing, iQOO aims to maintain its reputation as a leader in delivering high-performance devices at accessible prices.

iQOO 13: Specs (Leaked)

The iQOO 13 is rumoured to feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The company has confirmed that the phone will come with 2K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC. It is expected to arrive with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. For optics, the smartphone is mostly likely to sport a triple rear camera setup, including a 50-megapixel primary, 50-megapixel ultrawide, and 50-megapixel 2x telephoto camera. For selfies and video calling, the iQOO 13 might has a 32-megapixel front-facing camera.

The iQOO 13 is expected to boast cutting-edge technology, including a novel heat dissipation system and single-layer motherboard for improved thermal management. Additionally, it will feature the company's proprietary Q2 chip, tailored for enhanced gaming experiences. It might pack a 6,150mAh battery that would provide all-day power.

Given the impressive specs and competitive pricing strategy, the iQOO 13 is poised to attract a wide range of tech enthusiasts when it hits the market in late 2024.