Launch report · iQOO
iQOO 13: Snapdragon 8 Elite gaming flagship with a 6,000 mAh battery.
SpecEagle Editorial·Dec 2024·$650·Score 86/100
iQOO 13 pairs the SD8 Elite and a dedicated gaming chip with a huge 6,150 mAh battery, 120 W charging and IP69 at $650 — one of the best performance-per-dollar flagships of 2025.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.82" AMOLED 144 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Elite
Memory
12 GB · 256 GB
Main cam
50 MP · f/1.88
Battery
6,150 mAh
Weight
213 g
What stands out
- SD8 Elite + gaming Q2 chip at $650.
- Huge 6,150 mAh + 120 W + IP69.
- 4,500-nit 144 Hz QHD+ panel.
- Triple 50 MP system.
What to watch
- No periscope (crop tele).
- Funtouch/OriginOS quirks.
- Heavy 213 g.
- Limited Western availability.
The phone it has to beat
iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1199 · score 93/100