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iQoo 13: Global launch date announcement for cutting-edge Android powerhouse has disappointing small print

The iQoo 13 is about to hit the Indian market. (Image source: iQoo)
The iQoo 13 is about to hit the Indian market. (Image source: iQoo)
iQoo asserts that its latest flagship product can help you achieve "G.O.A.T." status - in terms of Android smartphone performance, that is. The device packs one of the industry's fastest 2K displays driven by the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and new Monster Halo RGB accents. However, there will be some potentially underwhelming differences between the 13's global and Chinese editions.

The iQoo 13 is now officially lining up to debut outside China on December 3, 2024 - however, eagle-eyed Indian fans might have already spotted that the smartphone is not the exact same cutting-edge device initially introduced in October.

The 13's latest teasers tout it as having a "G.O.A.T." of a battery - however, it seems it is also the same as that of the last-gen 12 (as found on Amazon.in), with a marketed capacity of 6,000mAh rather than the more up-to-date 6,150mAh spec of the Chinese-market 13.

Then again, the 13 Global Edition retains the ability to use a "Super Fast" 120W charging brick (which comes in the box with the Chinese variant). 

iQoo India indicates that the 13 will be sold in BMW-inspired Legend Edition white and Nardo Gray only, even though additional Isle of Man green and Track Edition black options are available elsewhere.

The device will still have its up-to-date IP68/69K-rated chassis adorned with the Snapdragon 8 Elite and iQoo's bleeding-edge 2K 144Hz Everest Display when it gets there - although there is no mention of UFS 4.1 support thus far.

The iQoo 13 Global Edition's limited panel of color options. (Source: iQoo)
The iQoo 13 Global Edition's limited panel of color options. (Source: iQoo)

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Deirdre O'Donnell, 2024-11-13 (Update: 2024-11-13)