The iQOO 13 5G isn’t just another flagship phone — it feels like a complete gaming and performance machine built for power users. From its ultra-bright QHD+ curved display to a massive 6000mAh battery and 120W fast charging, everything looks designed to impress. Add the Snapdragon 8 Elite and 50MP triple cameras, and it becomes seriously hard to ignore.
Display Quality
The iQOO 13 5G comes with a 6.82-inch QHD+ LTPO AMOLED curved display. It supports a super-fast 144Hz refresh rate and offers a sharp 1440 × 3168 pixels (QHD+) resolution. The phone also includes a cooling system, which takes gaming to the next level and helps maintain performance during heavy use.
This display delivers up to 4500 nits peak brightness, making game graphics look highly realistic even outdoors. The iQOO 13 5G supports HDR10+ and is also dust and water resistant with IP68 + IP69 support.
Phone Design
In terms of looks, the smartphone has a slim and premium design that feels very attractive in hand. The iQOO 13 5G is available in two beautiful colors: Legend and Nardo Grey. Users can choose either color as per their preference.
Camera Setup
The camera setup on the iQOO 13 5G is impressive and can easily surprise users. It features a triple rear camera system that includes: 50MP wide-angle primary camera + 50MP ultra-wide secondary camera + 50MP telephoto camera. This setup is capable of recording 8K video.
On the front, the phone offers a 32MP wide-angle camera designed for selfie lovers. With this camera, you can do video calls and record 4K videos. The phone also provides strong zooming support for better close-up shots.
Powerful Processor
Talking about performance, the iQOO 13 5G comes with India’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which has been recently launched in India. To handle heavy gaming like BGMI and PUBG, the phone also includes a dedicated Adreno 830 gaming chipset, ensuring gameplay stays smooth without lag.
Another highlight is its 4.32GHz octa-core setup, which further boosts the overall speed and responsiveness of the device.
Software and Storage
The iQOO 13 5G runs on an operating system that works on 15v, and it comes with strong long-term support. The phone offers 4 years of OS updates along with 5 years of security updates, making it a reliable option for long-term use.
For memory and storage, it is available in two variants: 12GB RAM + 256GB storage and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage. This ensures the phone stays smooth, doesn’t hang, and keeps working without getting overloaded.
Battery and Charging
The smartphone packs a large 6000mAh battery, designed for users who travel often, shoot videos, or spend long hours gaming. Along with it, you get 120W flash charging and Type-C data cable support.
With this charging speed, the phone can reach 50% in just 14 minutes and fully charge in 30 minutes, which is extremely fast for a battery of this size.
Price and Availability
The iQOO 13 5G is expected to be a smartphone in the medium budget segment. It is available in two different variants, where the 12GB + 256GB model is priced at ₹56,999. The company is also offering an instant discount of up to ₹2,850 on selected bank cards.
If your budget is low, you can also buy this phone on EMI. It can be purchased at a monthly EMI of just ₹2,004. The smartphone will be available online on Flipkart and Amazon, and offline at Vivo stores and iQOO stores, along with other locations.
Tanu is a technology content writer at gemch.in who tracks smartphone launches, features, and pricing trends. She writes user-focused articles that explain what matters most in everyday smartphone use.