Many important upgrades regarding processor, ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and IP rating are featured in iQOO 13 making it one of the best phones in that budget.
iQOO 13 Display and design
iQOO features a glass sandwich design made of an aluminum frame with a flat display in the front. A halo light is introduced in the phone for notifying incoming calls, battery level, and notifications and gives a rhythmic effect for playing games or listening to music.
The phone features a 6.82 inch 2K AMOLED display with variable refresh rate, 20Hz for normal scenarios and 144Hz for certain games. 4,500 nits of peak brightness and 1,800 nits in High Brightness Mode ensure flawless use of the phone even under sunlight. The sound quality of the stereo set up is loud and creates scope for complaint.
Camera and Battery Performance
iQOO 13 has a triple camera system with a 50 MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, a 50 MP Sony IMX816 telephoto lens, and a 50 MP ultra-wide angle lens. A 32MP Galaxy Core GC32E1 sensor front camera is available in the device. The camera is good but 2x and 4x photos lack sharpness.
The battery capacity in iQOO 13 is 600mAh which is paired with Funtouch OS 15 which provides a whole day and a half in one full charge. It consists of a 120W fast charging adapter that is capable of charging it within 30 minutes. Wireless charging is not available in the phone which is a prior drawback.
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Processor and storage
iQOO 13 is one of the cheapest smartphones in India powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor based on Oryon architecture and also comes with support for ray tracing. It reached the highest possible score on Antutu but had a slight issue of heating as it reached 50 degrees from 17 during a test that highlighted the problem. However, excessive heating is not a problem for regular use for a longer time which makes it reliable for customers.
A 12GB and 16GB RAM option and a storage combination of 256GB and 512GB are available in the phone. The combination starts with ₹59,999 and varies according to storage and RAM. The three color options are available: Legend, Alpha and Nardo Grey. Overall the phone is good for dedicated gaming, mainly the 144Hz provides an edge. A slight heating issue and loud sound a factors of concern to others it is worth buying in that range.
