iQOO 13 launch date in India confirmed: Here’s everything you need to know

iQOO, one of the few smartphone brands making significant inroads into the Indian market, has announced the upcoming launch of IQOO 13 in India. The smartphone manufacturer has already confirmed that the iQOO 13 will feature the latest octa-core Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. 

iQOO 13 launch date in India 

Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO India, took to a social media platform today to announce the launch date of the highly anticipated device. According to information shared, the iQOO 13 will be launched on December 3, 2024. 

"The countdown begins! #iQOO13 is almost here—get ready to #BeTheGOAT!" he posted on X. 

Already unveiled on October 30 in China, the device is expected to sport the same design and key specifications in India. 

The countdown begins! #iQOO13 is almost here—get ready to #BeTheGOAT! pic.twitter.com/ZUOJqEyaf9

— Nipun Marya (@nipunmarya) November 8, 2024

The phone will be available in a Legend Edition featuring blue-back-red tricolour patterns, thanks to iQOO’s collaboration with BMW. 

Customers will be able to purchase the iQOO 13 via the official iQOO e-store and Amazon, with the Amazon microsite already live. 

iQOO 13 Expected Specs

Expected specifications for this device include a Halo light feature and a 2K LTPO AMOLED display panel with a 144Hz refresh rate. The device is also going to be equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC paired with a Q2 gaming chipset. 

Notably, the iQOO 13 could be only the second Snapdragon 8 Elite powered device in India, following the Realme GT 7 Pro. 

In China, the iQOO 13 has been launched with the Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, an in-house Q2 gaming chipset, and up to 16GB of RAM. The internal storage of the device can be expanded to up to 1TB. The device runs on Android 15-based OriginOS 5, and In India, it will likely come with a FuntouchOS 15 skin. Additionally, the handset will feature a 6,150mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support.

The device packs a triple camera setup, encompassing a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit, which includes a 50-megapixel telephoto sensor, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide shooter. The smartphone has a 32MP sensor for selfies. The IQOO 13 is expected to have an IP68-rated build for dust and water resistance.