iQOO introduced the iQOO 12 series in China back in November 2023. Then the company launched the iQOO 12 in India in December as the country’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered phone. 

Four months down the line, rumors about its successor, the iQOO 13 series, have now started surfacing online. A leak from Mobile China and tipster Smart Pikachu has revealed what we can expect from the upcoming line. 

Similar to the iQOO 12, the iQOO 13 is expected to arrive in standard and Pro variants. The standard model is rumored to sport a 1.5K resolution with a flat display, while the Pro variant might boast a curved display with a higher 2K resolution. 

That’s the same display setup as the iQOO 12 line. So there seems no major change on this front. The leak further suggests that both models could use displays sourced from Samsung and domestic Chinese display manufacturers, likely BOE. 

Perhaps the most notable improvement could come in the form of the chipset. The iQOO 13 series is rumored to run on the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, which boasts custom Oryon CPU cores and an enhanced NPU for superior AI capabilities.

Battery life is another area where the line could be upgraded. The leaks suggest significant improvements in battery capacity and faster charging speeds. However, none of the leaks spill the beans about the exact battery size or charging speed of the smartphone. 

Moreover, there’s also no specific mention of the launch timeframe for the iQOO 13 series in the leaks. But considering that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to be unveiled in October 2024, it’s unlikely that the iQOO 13 series will launch before then.

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