UAE Price
AED 2,150
India Price
₹79,999
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Smartphone · Vivo · 2024
The vivo iQOO 13 128GB is Vivo's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 6150 mAh battery. At AED 2,150 in the UAE and ₹79,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The vivo iQOO 13 excels with its 120W wired charging, hitting 100% in exactly 30 minutes, a 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 2592Hz PWM for flicker-free scrolling, and a peak brightness of 4500 nits for outdoor clarity. It’s built for competitive mobile gamers who demand sustained high frame rates and rapid recharge cycles between sessions. The Oryon V2 chipset delivers top-tier CPU performance, but thermal throttling kicks in after 25 minutes of sustained 144Hz gaming, limiting long sessions. NFC works across all 12 5G bands, making it ideal for UAE and Indian travelers. In UAE at AED 2150, it’s competitive because no rival offers 120W charging and 4500-nit peak brightness at this price. In India at ₹79999, it’s overpriced — the same performance is available in the OnePlus 12R for ₹59999 with better cooling and same 120W charging. Skip if you prioritize thermals over peak brightness.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Market-dependent versions:· Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh (Global)· 6000 mAh (India only) |
| Charging | 120W wired, PPS, 100% in 30 min |
| Battery Capacity | 6150 mAh |
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, f/1.9, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.93", 0.6µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| Single | 32 MP, f/2.5, 28mm (wide), 1/3.15", 0.7µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes, 360˚ |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 76.7 x 8 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 207 g or 213 g (7.30 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum alloy frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.82 inches, 113.0 cm2 (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~510 ppi density) |
| Protection | Schott Xensation Alpha |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 128 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Alpha (Black), Nardo Gray (Silver), White (BMW M branding), Ace Green |
| Models | V2408A, I2401 |
| Price | About 590 EUR |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 2791585 (v10) GeekBench: 9522 (v6) 3DMark: 6368 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1804 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -23.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 18:03h |
| Announced | 2024, October 30 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, November 08 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the iQOO 13.
It may not be the best value in 2026 due to newer models entering the market, but if you find it at a steep discount, it still offers solid performance for daily use and gaming.
The vivo iQOO 13 128GB is priced at AED 2150 in the UAE and is available through authorized retailers and major online platforms.
The vivo iQOO 13 128GB is priced at ₹79999 in India and can be purchased from official vivo stores and trusted e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers sharp, well-exposed photos in daylight and handles low-light scenes effectively with good detail retention and fast autofocus.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including gaming and streaming, and supports fast charging to quickly restore power.
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