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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v15 |
| Fabrication | 3 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | OriginOS 5 (China) / Funtouch OS 15 (Global) |
| Operating System | Android |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 1B colors, 2592Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, Circular Polarization Eye Protection, LTPO 8T architecture |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak local) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels (2K / QHD+) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+ |
| Screen Size | 6.82 inches (17.32 cm) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Display Type | LTPO AMOLED (BOE Q10) |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch, 300Hz touch sampling rate (2592Hz instant) |
| Pixel Density | 450 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5 |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes, with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 90.2% |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | Yes (Dual OIS on Main & Telephoto) |
| Zoom | 2x-3x Optical Zoom, up to 30x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Sensor | Sony IMX921 (1/1.56" primary sensor) + Sony IMX816 (1/2.93" telephoto) + Samsung JN1 (1/2.76" ultrawide) |
| Aperture | f/1.88 (23mm wide, OIS) + f/1.85 (telephoto, OIS) + f/2.0 (150˚ / 119˚ ultrawide) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Video FPS | 24 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 120 fps, 240 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super Night Mode, Portrait, Pro Mode, Panorama, SuperMoon, Macro Mode |
| Camera Features | Monster Halo RGB lighting ring, Auto Flash, Custom Watermark, Face detection, Touch to focus, Vivo Q2 Supercomputing Chip |
| Video Recording | 7680x4320 (8K) at 30fps, 3840x2160 (4K) at 24/30/60fps, 1920x1080 at 30/60/120/240fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Sensor | CMOS sensor |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps, 60 fps |
| Resolution | 32 MP |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Camera Features | HDR, Face detection, Portrait Bokeh, AI Face Beauty |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 at 30/60fps, 1920x1080 at 30fps |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aerospace-grade aluminum alloy frame, glass back / vegan leather back |
| Width | 76.7 mm |
| Colors | Black (Alpha), Green, Silver, White (Legend BMW M Motorsport) |
| Height | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 207 grams (Glass) / 213 grams (Leather) |
| IP Rating | IP68 / IP69 |
| Thickness | 8.0 mm (Alpha/Green) / 8.4 mm (Legend) |
| Ruggedness | IP68/IP69 water & high-pressure steam resistance, 7K VC ice dome cooling plate |
| Waterproof | Water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), dust proof |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 6150 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 with OTG & DisplayPort |
| Battery Type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer, Silicon-Carbon Blue Ocean) |
| Quick Charging | 120W FlashCharge, PPS, PD3.0 (100% in ~30 min) |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X (up to 9600 Mbps) |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Internal Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go, DisplayPort output |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz & 6GHz, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | Yes (IR Blaster) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dual VoLTE) |
| Bluetooth | v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5.0 |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.377 W/kg, Body: 1.276 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Proximity sensor |
| Finger Sensor Type | Ultrasonic |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, 3D Ultrasonic Point Fingerprint |
| Finger Sensor Position | On-screen (Under display) |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, Dual Stereo Speakers (Super Dual Speakers) |
| Audio Features | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio certification, Snapdragon Sound |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Vivo Q2 Supercomputing Gaming Chip, Monster Halo Interactive RGB Light, IP68/IP69 Dual Certification, USB 3.2 Gen 1, IR Blaster |
The Vivo iQOO 13 is engineered as a revolutionary apex-tier flagship smartphone, delivering next-generation computing power, elite thermal endurance, and unmatched visual clarity. Driving the smartphone is Qualcomm's flagship 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite octa-core platform, showcasing custom Qualcomm Oryon V2 CPU architecture with two Phoenix L prime cores running up to a staggering 4.32 GHz and six Phoenix M performance cores at 3.53 GHz, coupled with the upgraded Adreno 830 GPU. Paired with ultra-fast LPDDR5X RAM (clocking speeds up to 9600 Mbps) and UFS 4.0 flash storage, the device surpasses 3 million points on AnTuTu benchmarks. To push esports boundaries, it integrates Vivo's in-house Q2 Supercomputing Gaming Chip, facilitating native 2K super-resolution and 144fps frame-rate interpolation simultaneously, while heat is eliminated by an expansive 7K VC ice-dome liquid cooling architecture.
Visuals are showcased on a groundbreaking 6.82-inch 2K Quad HD+ BOE Q10 LTPO AMOLED display (1440 x 3168 pixels) with a 20:9 aspect ratio, 450 ppi density, and a 90.2% screen-to-body ratio. The display offers an ultra-fluid 144Hz adaptive refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate (reaching an instantaneous 2592Hz touch response rate), and an eye-searing peak local brightness of up to 4500 nits (1800 nits HBM). Built on an LTPO 8T backplane with circular polarization eye-care technology and 2592Hz high-frequency PWM dimming, it delivers flicker-free comfort and true-to-life color depth under any ambient condition.
For photography and videography, the smartphone is equipped with a versatile flagship triple 50MP camera array: a 50 MP Sony IMX921 VCS primary sensor (f/1.88 aperture, 1/1.56" sensor size, PDAF, and hardware Optical Image Stabilization), a 50 MP Sony IMX816 telephoto camera with OIS providing clean 2x to 3x lossless zoom, and a 50 MP 119-degree ultra-wide angle sensor (Samsung JN1). Circling the camera module is the innovative Monster Halo dynamic RGB lighting ring that syncs rhythmically with music, calls, and in-game kills. The rear array records cinematic 8K video at 30fps and 4K up to 60fps, while a 32 MP wide sensor on the front manages 4K recording for selfies and vlogs.
Powering this gaming titan is a cutting-edge 6150 mAh silicon-carbon Blue Ocean battery, engineered to deliver multi-day endurance while maintaining an ultra-sleek 8.0mm profile weighing 207 grams. It is supported by 120W FlashCharge wired charging that completes a full 0% to 100% recharge in approximately 30 minutes, supported by full PPS and PD3.0 protocols. Additional flagship credentials include dual IP68 and IP69 waterproof and dustproof ratings, a 3D ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio, USB 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort output, an infrared blaster, Wi-Fi 7, and full 5G dual standby connectivity.
