iQOO 13 Sales Starts in India with Exciting Offers, CEO Nipun Marya Discusses Performance

Highlights

• The iQOO 13 is now available for sale in India with exciting launch offers.
• It comes with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a 6,000 mAh battery and a 50 MP triple rear camera.
• Exclusive Offers: Customers can enjoy bank discounts, exchange bonuses, and no-cost EMI options.
• The base model of iQOO 13 is priced at Rs 54,999 (effective price Rs 51,999).

The iQOO 13, the brand’s latest flagship smartphone, is now available for purchase in India. Launched last week, this powerhouse is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, a massive 6,000mAh battery, and a stunning 50MP triple rear camera setup. Here’s everything you need to know including exclusive offers and specs.

iQOO 13 – Price, Sale Offers and Availability

The iQOO 13 goes on sale starting December 11. You can grab it from Vivo exclusive stores, iQOO’s e-store, Amazon India and other major retail outlets.

Here’s a breakdown of the offers available at launch –

• Bank Discounts: Flat Rs 3,000 off for HDFC and ICICI Bank credit/debit cardholders.
• Exchange Bonuses: Rs 3,000 for non-Vivo/iQOO devices and Rs 5,000 for Vivo/iQOO devices.
• No-Cost EMI: Available for up to 9 months.

Effective Pricing After Offers

• Base Model (12GB + 256GB): Rs 54,999 → Effective price: Rs 51,999.
• High-End Variant (16GB + 512GB): Rs 59,999 → Effective price: Rs 56,999.

The smartphone is available in two elegant colour options: Legend (BMW partnership) and Nardo Grey.

iQOO 13 – Key Features

The iQOO 13 features a stunning 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which ensures top-notch processing capabilities.

For photography, the phone boasts a triple rear camera setup including a 50MP Sony IMX921 primary sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 50MP Sony IMX816 telephoto lens. It also features along with a 32MP front camera for selfies.

The iQOO 13 can keep up with heavy usage as it is supported by a massive 6,000mAh battery and 120W fast charging support.

It runs on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15, which promises 4 years of Android updates and 5 years of security patches.

Other highlights include an IP68/IP69 rating for durability, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 7, NFC and a USB Type-C port.

Nipun Marya CEO of iQOO India on iQOO 13

In a chat with Fonearena, CEO of the iQOO Business in India Nipun Marya shared some insights on iQOO 13, its performance and more.

Here are some insightful excerpts from the interview.

When asked about iQOO 13 being powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite, Marya said, “We strive to be among the first to bring the latest, most powerful chipsets to our consumers. However, it’s not just about being first; it’s about achieving the right optimization with the best hardware and software integration. Our collaboration with partners like Qualcomm ensures meticulous backend work, resulting in iQOO phones that outperform competitors even on the same chipset—offering faster, smoother, and cooler performance. For us, it’s about maximizing the chipset’s potential to deliver the best experience to our users.”

Marya also revealed why he thinks a customer should consider the iQOO 13 over the competition, saying, “From performance to gaming to even camera capabilities to live-streaming to battery with 6000 mAh, 120 watt fast charging inside the box, world’s first 2K, 144Hz display. I don’t think any other device can even come close to the iQOO 13, let alone comparing and being confused. You can confidently buy the iQOO 13 and for the next four or five years till we are supporting you and even beyond, I think you’ll be totally satisfied.”

You can check out the full interview on Fonearena.

FAQs

Q1. What is the price and effective price of the base model of iQOO 13 after offers?

Answer. The base model (12GB + 256GB) of iQOO 13 is priced at Rs 54,999. After offers, the effective price is Rs 51,999.

Q2. What exclusive offers are available for iQOO 13 at launch?

Answer. Launch offers include flat Rs 3,000 off for HDFC and ICICI Bank credit/debit cardholders, Rs 3,000 exchange bonus for non-Vivo/iQOO devices, Rs 5,000 for Vivo/iQOO devices, and no-cost EMI for up to 9 months.

Q3. What are the key features of the iQOO 13?

Answer. The iQOO 13 features a 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 50MP triple rear camera, 6,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging, and runs on Funtouch OS 15 based on Android 15.

Q4. What did iQOO India CEO Nipun Marya say about the iQOO 13’s performance?

Answer. Nipun Marya said that iQOO strives to bring the latest powerful chipsets with optimal hardware and software integration ensuring iQOO phones outperform competitors even on the same chipset, offering faster, smoother and cooler performance.

Q5. What colors are available for the iQOO 13 and what are the price details for the high-end variant?

Answer: The iQOO 13 is available in two colours – Legend (BMW partnership) and Nardo Grey. The high-end variant (16GB + 512GB) is priced at Rs 59,999 with an effective price of Rs 56,999.

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