Hey iQOO fam! After using the iQOO 13 for a month-long test, here’s the take on this beast. Let’s break it down – would love to hear your thoughts too!

1/ Price & Value

Launched at Rs 52-53K (with offers), it’s the cheapest Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite phone out there. Like the iQOO 12, it holds its value – after a year, the 12 only dropped to Rs 42-43K. No buyer’s remorse here!

2/ Performance & Gaming

This is where it shines. AnTuTu scores hit 2.7-2.8M, and it stays cool (under 40°C) even after hours of BGMI or Wuthering Waves. The 144Hz flat 2K AMOLED display is a gamer’s delight, and the vapour cooling is next-level. CPU throttle test? 88% – one of the best!

3/ Battery & Charging

6000mAh battery + 120W charging = 0-100% in 30 mins. It got 7-8.5 hours of screen-on time, and 8-9 hours initially. Gamers, you’re covered!

4/ Design & Display

Dense, slightly heavy, but feels premium with a metal frame and halo light (BMW fans, check this out!).

The 6.82” flat display is sharp (4500 nits peak brightness), but no quad-curved glass – a small cost-cut for the price.

5/ OS Experience

Funtouch OS on Android 15 is fast and fluid, with 4 years of major updates + 5 years of security patches.

Downside? It’s boring compared to One UI 7 or Oxygen OS, and there’s bloatware to disable. iQOO, please make it more exciting!

6/ Camera

A step down from iQOO 12 – 2X telephoto (not 3X) and softer low-light shots. Still, for Rs 52K with this performance, it’s a solid bonus. 4K 60FPS video and good portraits keep it competitive.

7/ Extras

Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, killer haptics (4D gaming vibes!), and no connectivity issues. Audio + display make it a multimedia champ (HDR10, not Dolby Vision).

8/ Verdict

If you want flagship power, insane gaming, and great battery life on a budget, iQOO 13 nails it. Camera and OS could improve, but it’s a steal at this price. iQOO 12 at Rs 42-43K is still a solid pick too.

What do you think, iQOO crew? Anyone using the 13 yet? How’s it treating you? Drop your experiences below – let’s chat!

🔗 Full review: iQOO 13 Long Term Review ⚡ Most VFM Flagship of 2025 But.. 

#iQOO #iQOO13 #FlagshipKiller

Signing off 

Nitesh Kumawat 

@iQOO Connect