General
Launch Date
December 12, 2023
December 03, 2024
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 14
Android 15
Custom UI
Funtouch 14
Funtouch 15
OS Updates
3 Years
4 Years
Security Updates
4 Years
5 Years
AI Features
AI Eraser, AI Photo Enhancer, Live Translate, Live Transcribe, Chat Assist
Body
Dimensions
163.2 x 75.9 x 8.1 mm
163.4 x 76.7 x 8 mm
Thickness
8.1 mm
8 mm
Weight
198.5 g
207 g
Build Details
Mineral Glass back panel, Aluminum Frame
Aluminum Alloy Frame, Glass Back
IP Rating
IP64
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Size
6.78 inches
6.82 inches
Type
LTPO AMOLED, HDR10
LTPO AMOLED, HDR10
Refresh Rate
144 Hz
144 Hz
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
4500 nits
Resolution
1260x2800 pixels
1440 x 3168 pixels
Pixel Density
453 ppi
510 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
89.6 %
90.2 %
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Process Size
4 nm
3 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4
3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720
2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L
6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M
GPU
Adreno 750
Adreno 830
RAM & Storage
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
16GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
16GB 1024GB (UFS 4.0)
12GB 256GB (UFS 4.0)
16GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

64 MP,
f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

50 MP
f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), AF
50 MP
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS

50 MP
f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom

50 MP
f/2.0, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video Recording
8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
8K@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video Recording Features
gyro-EIS, Slo-motion
Slo-motion, Pro Mode, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
16 MP
f/2.5, (wide)
32 MP
f/2.5, 28mm (wide), 1/3.15", 0.7µm
Selfie Features
HDR
HDR
Selfie Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM, Dual VoLTE
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1 5G Bands
11 Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
12 Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
SIM 2 5G Bands
11 Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
12 Bands

FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Bluetooth
5.4
5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
Yes
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Type
Li-Polymer
Li-ion
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
120W
120W
Charging Speed
50% in 10 min
100% in 30 min
Wireless Charging
No
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
Yes
Yes
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Black, Red, White (BMW M)
Legend, Nardo Grey
Price in India
₹52999
₹54999
FAQs

In this comparison, the iQOO 13 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) performs better than the iQOO 12 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to its more efficient chipset.

The iQOO 13 offers 4 years of OS updates, while the iQOO 12 provides 3 years. When it comes to security updates, iQOO 13 leads with 5 years of support.

Both phones feature AMOLED displays. They have the same 144 Hz refresh rate. iQOO 13 also has a brighter display with 4500 nits, improving outdoor visibility. Notably, iQOO 13 has a higher resolution display, resulting in sharper visuals.

iQOO 13 has a larger 6000 mAh battery for longer usage. They support 120W wired charging.

iQOO 13 offers better water and dust resistance with an IP68 rating.