The iQOO 13 is all set to debut on October 30 in China. Right now, iQOO is accepting pre-orders through both online and physical retail channels. The company has already revealed the design along with some key specifications of the iQOO 13. A recent leak indicated that the starting price for the base model will be 3,999 Yuan (approximately $560), suggesting no price increase compared to last year’s iQOO 12. Nevertheless, recent posts on Weibo by Galant V, who is the product manager for iQOO in China, imply that a price hike for the iQOO 13 might be unavoidable.
iQOO 13’s Pricing Concerns
As per the product manager, the production expenses for the iQOO 13 have surged by several hundred yuan, making a price increase unavoidable. In a recent discussion with users on Weibo, he mentioned that it’s now unrealistic to keep the price below 3,999 yuan due to these increased costs. He also pointed out that iQOO's trade-in program, aimed at preserving device value, is restricted to exchanges within its own brand and likely won’t facilitate trade-ins for Vivo devices.
Specifications and Features
Reports suggest that the iQOO 13 will come with a 6.82-inch flat BOE display boasting 2K resolution and a refresh rate of 144Hz. For safety, it includes an in-screen fingerprint sensor. The device will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Rumors suggest that the top variant may offer 16 GB of LPDDR5x RAM along with 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage. In China, it will operate on Android 15 paired with OriginOS 5. It will also feature a robust 6,150mAh battery with 120W fast charging. For photography enthusiasts, it is set to include three 50-megapixel cameras on the rear.
Global Launch Expected Soon
The iQOO 13 is also anticipated to hit the global market shortly after its release in China. It’s expected to be unveiled in the first week of December for international consumers.
