iQOO 13 Teased with 7.99mm Slim Profile and Anticipated Price Increase
The iQOO 13 is gearing up for its much-anticipated launch in China on October 30, and the buzz around this flagship release is only intensifying. Leaks, teasers, and official hints continue to surface, building excitement and speculation about its features and pricing. Notably, iQOO has confirmed that the new model will be 7.99mm thick, reflecting a sleek and slim design that’s in line with recent flagship trends. Alongside its design, the iQOO 13 will feature a high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a BOE Q10 8T LTPO OLED display with 2K resolution, promising high performance and vibrant visuals.
Recent updates indicate that the iQOO 13 will come with a price increase compared to its predecessor, the iQOO 12. According to iQOO’s product manager, Galant V, the price hike is “inevitable” due to increased production costs, which have reportedly risen by several hundred yuan. Although he refrained from specifying the exact increase, this statement suggests that fans should be prepared to pay a premium for the iQOO 13’s advanced features and updated design.
For context, the iQOO 12 launched in China at a starting price of CNY 3,999 (approximately Rs. 47,000). However, earlier reports from prominent tipster Digital Chat Station suggested that the iQOO 13 might retain this price for its base model, which includes 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. If this is the case, it could indicate that the price hike might only affect higher storage variants, though iQOO has yet to provide clarification on this aspect.
Overall, the iQOO 13’s combination of a premium Snapdragon processor, high-resolution LTPO OLED display, and refined design has set high expectations among fans. As the release date approaches, more details are likely to emerge about its pricing and availability. For now, consumers can look forward to a feature-rich flagship that reflects iQOO’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology, albeit at a potentially higher cost. This device could solidify iQOO’s position in the competitive smartphone market, especially if it balances these premium upgrades with a competitive pricing strategy
