The highly anticipated iQOO 13, Vivo’s flagship offering under its sub-brand, is rumored to hit the Indian market before the year ends. According to a reliable tipster, the device could be launched in India as soon as December, following its debut in China next month. What’s creating the buzz? The iQOO 13 is expected to be one of the first smartphones powered by Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset, promising top-tier performance and cutting-edge features.
iQOO 13 India Launch: Expected Date and Details
A report from Smartprix, citing well-known tipster Yogesh Brar, suggests that iQOO 13 is set to make its Indian debut on December 5. While iQOO has yet to confirm this date officially, the timing aligns with last year’s pattern, where the iQOO 12 launched in China in November and followed in India shortly after. The key selling point of the iQOO 13 will be its Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (also rumored to be called the Snapdragon 8 Elite), Qualcomm’s upcoming powerhouse processor that is expected to make waves when it’s officially unveiled later this month.
iQOO 13 Performance: Geekbench Results Hint at Beastly Power
Recent leaks on benchmarking platform Geekbench have further fueled excitement around the iQOO 13. A listing for a device with the model number V2408A—widely believed to be the iQOO 13—shows it running on an octa-core Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. The CPU configuration includes two performance cores clocked at 4.32GHz and six efficiency cores at 3.53GHz, giving us a glimpse of the raw power behind this upcoming flagship.
The device is expected to come with 16GB of RAM (as suggested by the listing showing 14.76GB), and will reportedly run on Android 15 with Vivo’s FuntouchOS 15 skin. Geekbench scores show the iQOO 13 posting 3,142 points in the single-core test and an impressive 10,052 points in the multi-core test—outpacing even Samsung’s yet-to-be-released Galaxy S25 Ultra in multi-core performance.
How Does the iQOO 13 Stack Up Against Competitors?
In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra reportedly scored 3,069 points in the single-core and 9,080 points in the multi-core test with its overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro Max leads in single-core performance with 3,562 points but falls short in multi-core performance, scoring 8,814 points. This positions the iQOO 13 as a serious contender in the flagship smartphone space, especially for users seeking multi-core efficiency for tasks like gaming and multitasking.
What to Expect from iQOO 13?
With its combination of cutting-edge hardware, flagship performance, and possibly competitive pricing, the iQOO 13 is shaping up to be a game-changer in the premium smartphone market. Expect more leaks and details as we edge closer to its official unveiling in China next month. If you’re looking for a smartphone that can keep up with the best, the iQOO 13 could be the one to watch this holiday season.
Stay tuned for more updates on pricing, features, and availability as we near the launch of this powerhouse device!