iQOO 13 to launch this year: India price, specs and all we know so far

The big launches by Apple, Samsung and Google may be done for the year, but the flagship launches aren’t exactly done for the year. Some brands like Vivo and OnePlus are yet to hold the global launch for their flagship phones, and they are all scheduled before 2024 ends. One such expected release is from Vivo’s sub-brand iQOO, which is expected to launch its latest flagship, the iQOO 13, in November 2024. While the company hasn’t officially confirmed the release, it typically refreshes its flagship line during this period. Fueling speculation about the imminent launch, leaks on Chinese social media platform Weibo revealed that the iQOO 13 will be powered by Qualcomm’s yet-to-be-released Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, which will debut at the Snapdragon Summit in late October 2024.
Here is a full list of all the smartphones that are scheduled to launch in October 2024.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 is expected to come in two variants: a standard model (SM8750) and a performance-focused version (SM8750P). The standard chipset will likely power devices like the iQOO 13 and Xiaomi 15, while the performance variant could be reserved for higher-end models such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. According to the leaked datasheet, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will emphasise both performance and efficiency, featuring Qualcomm’s custom Oryon CPU cores and being built on TSMC’s advanced 3nm process. The chipset is expected to deliver enhanced AI capabilities, with a dedicated Low Power Artificial Intelligence (LPAI) subsystem for on-device AI tasks such as camera, audio, and sensor functions.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will have a 2+6 core configuration, with two high-performance cores clocked at 4.0GHz and six efficiency cores at 2.8GHz. Other notable components include the Adreno 830 GPU, Spectra ISP for camera enhancements, and Qualcomm’s FastConnect 7900 modem, which will support Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.
In terms of pricing, the iQOO 13 is expected to be positioned similarly to its predecessor, the iQOO 12, which launched at a starting price of Rs 49,999 in India. With the latest hardware, advanced AI features, and competitive pricing, iQOO aims to maintain its reputation as a leader in delivering high-performance devices at accessible prices.
Given the impressive specs and competitive pricing strategy, the iQOO 13 is poised to attract a wide range of tech enthusiasts when it hits the market in late 2024.