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Score SummaryUpper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer ($550 – $849)
Hardware Score:8.6 / 10

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 3nm Titan, 6150 mAh Silicon Battery, and 144Hz 2K BOE Q10 Display

The iQOO 13 is an unstoppable gaming powerhouse. Being among the first smartphones equipped with Qualcomm revolutionary 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite featuring Oryon prime CPU cores clocked at a mind-bending 4.32GHz, it shatters AnTuTu benchmark records past 3.1 million. Paired with a massive 6150 mAh silicon-carbon battery that charges in 30 minutes via 120W FlashCharge and a flat 2K 144Hz BOE Q10 display with circularly polarized eye protection, it is an esports masterpiece.

Key Strengths

  • World-class 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor with Oryon cores clocked at 4.32GHz
  • Enormous 6150 mAh battery delivers peerless two-day gaming stamina
  • Blazing 120W FlashCharge replenishes 100% in roughly 30 minutes
  • Flat 6.82-inch 2K 144Hz BOE Q10 AMOLED display with 4500 nits brightness
  • Subtle and customizable Monster Halo RGB LED ring integrated around the camera housing

Points to Consider

  • Lacks dedicated periscope telephoto zoom lens (relies on 2x portrait telephoto)
  • No wireless charging support
  • Chassis width of 76.7mm is broad for single-handed use
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Upper Mid-Range / Flagship Killer
Battery Capacity6,150 mAhTier avg: 5,500 mAh
Wired Charging120WTier avg: 67W
Recommended For:•Hardcore mobile gamers wanting maximum sustained 120/144fps in titles like Genshin & Call of Duty•Tech enthusiasts chasing world-record benchmark scores with Oryon architecture•Users prioritizing giant battery capacity paired with ultra-rapid 120W charging

vivo iQOO 13 full specifications

145 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-10-30
Released
2024-11-10
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
163.4 x 76.7 x 8 mm
Weight
207 g
Volume
100.3 cm³
Build
Aluminum alloy frame, AG frosted glass back, Monster Halo RGB LED camera ring
Frame
Aluminum Alloy
Back
AG Frosted Glass
Front glass
Tough Crystal Shield Glass
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IP68 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Legend White (BMW M), Alpha Black, Track Grey, Isle of Man Green

Display

20
Type
2K Q10 LTPO 2.0 AMOLED 144Hz
Size
6.82 inches
Screen-to-body
90.4%
Resolution
1440 x 3168 pixels
Pixel density
510 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
72.7 mm
Panel height
157.4 mm
Active area
136.4 cm²
Max refresh rate
144 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
4500 nits
Typical brightness
1800 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Crystal Shield GlassSee Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 EliteSee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
3 nm
CPU
Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L & 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
4.32 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Adreno 830
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 15
User interface
Funtouch OS 15
OS updates
4 years
Security updates
4 years

Memory

8
RAM options
12GB, 16GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage type
UFS 4.0
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide Sony IMX921 OIS camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX921
Aperture
f/1.88
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Portrait Telephoto 2x camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX816
Aperture
f/1.85
35mm equivalent
50 mm
Optical zoom
2x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)

Ultrawide 119° camera

6
Resolution
50 MP
Sensor
Samsung JN1
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
15 mm
Optical zoom
0.6x
Stabilisation
None

Camera features

4
Video
8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
32 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.45
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps HDR
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
6150 mAh
Rated capacity
6050 mAh
Type
Li-Po Silicon-CarbonSee Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
120 W
Charge time
30 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
31 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

4
AnTuTu
3,150,000
Geekbench single-core
3180
Geekbench multi-core
9850
DXOMARK
142

Gaming

2
Display refresh
144 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
VI-IQOO13-01, VI-IQOO13-Global

How we rated the iQOO 13

How we score

The overall 8.6 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
9.6
9.6 reflecting the 6.82" 144Hz LTPO AMOLED (510 ppi) peaking at 4500 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
9.8
9.8 based on Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite with 16GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
8.2
8.2 driven by the 50MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
8.7
8.7 recognizing the 6150mAh capacity and 120W wired charging.
Software
7.8
7.8 recognizing the 4-year OS update commitment and 5 years of security patches.
Gaming
9.5
9.5 reflecting high sustained frame rates with the adreno 830 on a fluid 144Hz screen backed by dependable battery endurance.
Durability
7.8
7.8 based on IP68 with aluminum alloy frame, ag frosted glass back, monster halo rgb led camera ring and crystal shield glass.
Connectivity
8.0
8 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb type-c 3.2 gen 1 (5gbps), 5G.
Features
6.0
6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
7.6
7.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $699 launch price.

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vivo iQOO 13: common questions

What is the Monster Halo on the iQOO 13?

Monster Halo is an interactive RGB light ring surrounding the rear camera module that illuminates with dynamic lighting effects for gaming victories, notifications, charging status, and music playback.

How fast is the Snapdragon 8 Elite in the iQOO 13?

Featuring dual Oryon prime cores running up to 4.32GHz, the iQOO 13 achieves benchmark scores exceeding 3,100,000 on AnTuTu v10.

Is the iQOO 13 screen flat or curved?

The iQOO 13 features a completely flat 6.82-inch 2K AMOLED screen, designed specifically for precision touch accuracy during esports gaming.

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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

Silicon Score:9.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.8) and graphics capability scored on vivo iQOO 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with second-generation custom Qualcomm Oryon Phoenix CPU cores clocked up to 4.50 GHz, a sliced-architecture Adreno 840 GPU with dedicated GMEM cache, and an 80+ TOPS Hexagon NPU. Built on TSMC second-generation 3nm FinFET (N3P) lithography.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's enhanced N3P fabrication line using High-NA Extreme Ultraviolet (EUV) photolithography operating at a 13.5nm wavelength. This yields over 220 million transistors per square millimeter with unprecedented gate-oxide consistency.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,485 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core11,240 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v103,248,500 points
3DMark Solar Bay (Ray Tracing)11,480 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Breakdown
Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on vivo iQOO 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX858

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on vivo iQOO 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Display & Cover Glass Technology

Xiaomi Shield Glass (Dragon Crystal)

Silicon Score:9.5 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on vivo iQOO 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Xiaomi Shield Glass (Dragon Crystal) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Formed by heating raw materials to 1600°C to grow millions of nanoscale crystals inside the glass matrix, Xiaomi Shield Glass (Dragon Crystal) locks in microscopic fracture barriers that stop crack propagation, delivering 10x drop resistance over standard glass.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Grows interlocking micro-crystals of lithium aluminosilicate inside the molten glass to deflect and absorb shockwaves.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Vickers Hardness860
Drop Height Survival1.8

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Xiaomi Shield Glass (Dragon Crystal) Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on vivo iQOO 13 are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown

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vivo iQOO 13 price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$69916GB/1024GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£64916GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$95916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$69916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€74916GB/1024GB European launch price
France€74916GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€74916GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 65916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 8,19016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 8,49016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 5,69916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$1,16916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$94916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 2,56916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 2,61916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥108,30016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€72916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 2,89916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 17,09016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪2,61916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩965,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$5,46916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$22,70016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 2,53916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 21516GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹54,99916GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 195,99916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳85,49916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 11,319,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱40,89016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 3,24916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫17,750,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$4,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$13,59916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,083,00016GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 13,09916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£34,59916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺25,49916GB/1024GB official launch MSRP