The pre-bookings of the iQOO 13 smartphone have already started in the Chinese market and the device is said to make its debut at the end of this month in the country. This device is also said to make its global debut as the global variant has already been spotted on various certification websites while recently iQOO India CEO has also teased the launch of iQOO 13 in the Indian market.

Today our team at The Tech Outlook spotted iQOO 13 global variant on SDPPI and BIS certification websites with model number I2401.

The SDPPI database confirms the launch of this smartphone in the Indonesian market while the BIS listing confirms its India launch as well. The above databases do not reveal much about the upcoming device.

But as per previous reports, the iQOO 13 device is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. Since past few days, iQOO has also teasing the specs of the iQOO 13 smartphone in China, as per which iQOO 13 device has now been confirmed to equip itself with the Q2 performance chip, feature BOE’s Q10 display, and be backed by a 6150 mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging feature. Speaking about its other expected/revealed key specs, 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, OriginOS 5(in China), 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide camera, 50MP Sony IMX826 2x telephoto camera, PD charging, USB 3. x, single-point ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and an IP68-rated dust and water resistant body can be expected.

The packaging box of the upcoming device was also shared online recently revealing that this time too we will be seeing the BMW M Motorsport Edition of the iQOO flagship. Both the front and rear panel designs of the iQOO 13 smartphone were also shared in the past few days.

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The latest iQOO flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite smartphone – iQOO 13 is officially debuting in the Chinese market this month and now, the official launch in India has also been teased. Ahead of the China debut, the performance, display, and battery specs of the upcoming device have been teased as well.

Here’s more about it.

iQOO 13 – Indian Launch Teased

This update has been officially shared by iQOO India CEO – Nipun Marya, and he in his X/Twitter post has teased the next iQOO smartphone that will be arriving in the Indian market following the iQOO 9 Pro(Snapdragon 8 Gen 1), iQOO 11(Snapdragon 8 Gen 2), and iQOO 12(Snapdragon 8 Gen 3) flagships. With the hints given, the next iQOO smartphone will be the iQOO 13 device which is expected to be powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It is possible that an official confirmation regarding the launch date may be shared soon after the China debut this month, or likely around the same time.

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iQOO 13 – Teased Performance, Display, and Battery Specs

Regarding the teased specs, the iQOO 13 device has now been confirmed to equip itself with the Q2 performance chip, feature BOE’s Q10 display, and be backed by a 6150 mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging feature.

In China, the iQOO 13 smartphone will be launched by the end of this month and the pre-booking is currently live. The packaging box of the upcoming device was also shared online recently revealing that this time too we will be seeing the BMW M Motorsport Edition of the iQOO flagship. Both the front and rear panel design of the iQOO 13 smartphone was also shared in the past few days.

Speaking about its other expected/revealed key specs, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, OriginOS 5(in China), 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide camera, 50MP Sony IMX826 2x telesphoto camera, PD charging, USB 3.x, single-point ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and an IP68-rated dust and water resistant body can be expected.

Until its debut, iQOO is definitely going to be teasing more about the iQOO 13 flagship, which will reveal more about the upcoming device. Do stay tuned for more updates.

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The smartphone brand iQOO is rumored to be currently working on the iQOO 13 smartphone. This device is expected to launch at the end of this month in China as the pre-bookings of this device have already started in the country. Recently a lot of details regarding this upcoming smartphone have been revealed online.

Today the retail box image of iQOO 13 has surfaced online (received via @zionsanvin).

Here's the iQOO 13 with its retail box.#iQOO #iQOO13 pic.twitter.com/SCh3DHKGsq

— Anvin (@ZionsAnvin) October 19, 2024

The device appears to have a flat bezel with narrow bezels. It sports a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The retail box at the top features iQOO and BMW M Motorsport branding which suggest that just like how iQOO previously introduced BMW M Motorsport edition devices, this time also it may launch iQOO 13 BMW M Motorsport edition.

iQOO 13: Features (expected)

iQOO 13 device will probably be featuring the BOE Q10 display panel with 2K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, and on top of it, it is said to equip a Q2 independent display chip as well. It has also been reported that the iQOO 13 will be the first smartphone to use BOE’s latest light-emitting technology. As per the newer update, the upcoming smartphone should also support 2592Hz full brightness, full frequency eye protection, and +1 Pulse DC dimming.

the other expected/revealed specs, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, OriginOS 5(in China), 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide camera, 50MP Sony IMX826 2x telephoto camera, 6100 mAh battery, 120W wired fast charge support, PD charging, USB 3. x, single-point ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and IP68-rated body are being expected on the upcoming iQOO 13 smartphone. Also to add, its rear panel design and camera module have also been revealed previously.

After its China launch, iQOO 13 is also expected to arrive in global markets while it may debut in India in December 2024. After the iQOO 13 Chinese variant’s listings on Geekbench, 3C, and IMEI platforms, the device was also spotted on EEC and SGS certification databases too.

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The Vivo subsidiary, iQOO, will soon be announcing its 13 flagship smartphone in the brand’s home market in China and the expected launch is said to take place by the end of this month. The pre-booking has already begun for Chinese customers and now, few days ahead of its expected launch, the front display of the smartphone has been revealed online, along with some more of its display specs.

Here’s more about it.

iQOO 13 – Front Display and Specs

Looking at the front display images that are now available, iQOO’s 13 flagship will be offering a great display experience for its users. The device is revealed to have symmetrical bezels on all four sides and a centrally-aligned punch-hole selfie camera. The viewing angles and outdoor viewing are also exceptionally good as per the shared images.

Speaking more about its display, we have already come to know that the iQOO 13 device will probably be featuring the BOE Q10 display panel with 2K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, and on top of it, it is said to equip a Q2 independent display chip as well. It has also been reported that the iQOO 13 will be the first smartphone to use BOE’s latest light emitting technology. As per the newer update, the upcoming smartphone should also support 2592Hz full brightness, full frequency eye protection, and +1 Pulse DC dimming.

Coming to the other expected/revealed specs, the Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, 16GB LPDDR5x RAM, 1TB UFS 4.0 storage, OriginOS 5(in China), 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide camera, 50MP Sony IMX826 2x telesphoto camera, 6100 mAh battery, 120W wired fast charge support, PD charging, USB 3.x, single-point ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, and IP68-rated body are being expected on the upcoming iQOO 13 smartphone. Also to add, its rear panel design and camera module have also been revealed previously.

Following the Chinese debut this month, the global debut of the iQOO 13 smartphone can also be expected soon, and reports suggest that it will launch in India in the first week of December 2024. After the iQOO 13 Chinese variant’s listings on Geekbench, 3C, and IMEI platforms, the device was also spotted on EEC and SGS certification databases too.

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While recent reports suggested to the price hike in the next Redmi K80 series models, a new update from a tipster on the Weibo platform has revealed that the Redmi K80 series devices might be surprising customers with their competitive pricing. In related news, the tipster has again shared some of the expected specifications of the Redmi K80 series, along with few updates concerning sub-flagships of other brands.

Here’s more about it.

Redmi K80 Series – Tipped to Launch Next Month

Redmi’s K80 series this time is said to include only two models – the Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro, and as per the update by tipster Smart Pikachu, the series will probably have its debut next month, in November 2024. His post also reads that instead of Realme, this time the Redmi-branded sub-flagships may arrive first to the market, and will be offered at competitive prices. He also adds that the price of the standard K80 model will surprise consumers, and the Redmi K80 Pro device will be featuring a pure straight screen.

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Following the above update, Smart Pikachu revealed that more sub-flagship devices will be having their launch in the months of November and December 2024. Additionally, he again points out that the Redmi K80 smartphone that is expected to come with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and 2K-resolution OLED display is likely going to be a price killer, meaning it will be offered at a lower price when compared with its competitors. The device is revealed to compete with the OnePlus Ace 5, Realme GT Neo 7, and iQOO Neo 10 that are tipped with 1.5K OLED display screens and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.

The Redmi K80 Pro that is to compete with OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and iQOO Neo 10 Pro is said to have the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, and support ultrasonic in-display fingerprint reader and wireless charging. To add, the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro and iQOO Neo 10 Pro are tipped with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Dimensity 9400 chips respectively. Other reports also revealed specs like 2K OLED 120Hz display, 50MP 3x optical zoom camera, 6000 mAh battery, and 100W fast charge support for the Redmi K80 Pro smartphone.

The model numbers and codenames of the Redmi K80 and Redmi K80 Pro devices were also recently shared and it was understood that unlike previous Redmi K-series devices that were China-exclusives, the upcoming Redmi K80 series smartphones may arrive in the global market as well.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Vivo has finally unveiled its most awaited X200 series devices in its home market in China and along with the brand’s latest flagship smartphones, two power banks, new color variant for the TWS 3i, and Vivo Smart Terminal ecosystem have also been introduced.

Check out more about Vivo’s latest products below.

X200 Series – X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro mini

As expected, three new smartphones have been launched in Vivo’s X200 series – X200, X200 Pro, and X200 Pro mini models. Many flagship features from the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset, Vivo V3+ chip, OriginOS 5, Zeiss-branded camera module, Sony LYT 818 camera sensor, kilometer level network-less communication, satellite communication, atomic island, circle to search, IP68-rating, ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, to cross terminal interconnection are present in the latest X200 series.

Price and Availability

The X200 model comes in 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 16GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB storage options with price points of CNY 4299, CNY 4699, CNY 4999, and CNY 5499.

The X200 Pro model has storage options of 12GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB, 16GB/1TB, and 16GB/1TB Satellite Communication Edition with respective price points of CNY 5299, CNY 5999, CNY 6499, and CNY 6799.

The X200 Pro mini is available in 12GB/256GB, 16GB/512GB, and 16GB/1TB storage options, and is priced CNY 4699, CNY 5299, and CNY 5799 respectively.

The pre-reservation for all the X200 series smartphone models are currently live. The official sale for the X200 and X200 Pro devices will start on 19th October 2024 at 9 AM local time in China, whereas for the X200 Pro mini, it will begin on 25th October 2024, at 9 AM local time.

Other Vivo Products – 45W & 22.5W Power Banks, TWS 3i Ink Blue Color Variant, and Smart Terminal

45W & 22.5W Power Banks

Two power banks with a total battery capacity of 20,000 mAh have been launched, with 22.5W and 45W fast charging support respectively. The two come with inbuilt cables too, that can be extended to up to 25 cm. The 45W power bank will be able to deliver a 60% of charge in 30 minutes for the X200 model or 58% in 30 minutes for iPhone 16.

Regarding the price and availability, the 45W power bank is priced CNY 199, while the 22.5W power bank has a price tag of CNY 149. When purchased with the X200 series, customers will also be able to receive a CNY 20 discount for the power banks. So after discount, the 45W and 22.5W power banks can be purchased for CNY 179 and CNY 129. The pre-reservation for the 45W power bank is currently live with an official sale set for 19th October 2024. On the other hand, the 22.5W power is already available for purchase.

TWS 3i Ink Blue

Vivo had released its TWS 3i earbuds in China early last month in September 2024, however, only a White color variant was introduced. A new Ink Blue/Dark Blue color variant is now available with pricing of CNY 99 and CNY 129 for the standard and long battery life models. The standard model can be purchased now, and the long battery life model can be pre-reserved. Official sale will begin on the 19th of October 2024, at 10 AM local time.

Smart Terminal Ecosystem

The Watch GT smartwatch and Pad 3 tablet were other products that Vivo introduced this year and these are now put up for sale at exciting price points along with the latest gadgets.

The Watch GT was unveiled in the month of May 2024, followed by a new Black Composite Woven Strap option three days back. The standard and eSIM variants of the Watch GT is available at starting prices of CNY 499 and CNY 699 respectively.

The Pad 3 device was introduced in the month of June 2024, and it was made available at a starting price of CNY 2499. Customers can now get four of its storage variants at a CNY 200 discounted price. [8GB/128GB – CNY 2299; 8GB/256GB – CNY 2599; 12GB/256GB – CNY 2899; & 12GB/512GB – CNY 3199]

With these new smartphones, power banks, earbuds, smartwatch, and tablet devices, Vivo has put forward an entire ecosystem, and customers can expect many cross-device features too on the mentioned devices. With the official sale that will begin soon this month, users of these Vivo products can experience the brand’s flagship features themselves.

Stay tuned.

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Very recently the tech sphere was moved with the first look at the upcoming iQOO 13 smartphone and now, the brand has begun its pre-booking in China with an expected launch by the end of this month.

Here’s more about it.

iQOO 13 – Pre-Booking and Launch

From the poster image that has been shared, it can be understood that iQOO has announced the pre-booking for its 13 flagship smartphone in China, and interested Chinese customers can now book it by paying CNY 9.9. For those pre-booking the device, iQOO has also listed many benefits, which includes a gift pack worth CNY 557, three year battery warranty, one year extended warranty, and a wireless sports headphones.

Also to be noted, along with the tagline ‘Monster Inside’, pointing to the upcoming device’s peak performance, the brand has added ‘See at the end of October (translated)’, suggesting that the launch of the iQOO 13 smartphone will take place on the 30th of October 2024, or by the end of this month itself.

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Speaking of some of the smartphone’s revealed/expected specs, reports have revealed that the device could be powered by Qualcomm’s 8 Elite processor and with the support for up to 16GB LPDDR5x RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. It will also come with the Android 15 based OriginOS 5 custom skin out of the box in China. [For global customers – FuntouchOS custom skin based on Android 15.]

The smartphone may also be featuring a BOE Q10 flat AMOLED display with 2K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate support. The device is also said to equip a Q2 independent display chip too. On the camera side, 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide camera, and 50MP IMX826 2x telesphoto camera are expected. 6100 mAh battery, 120W wired fast charging, PD charging, USB 3.x, single-point ultrasonic fingerprint reader, and an IP68-rated body are also few of its other expected specifications.

Apart from the Chinese variant which has appeared on Geekbench, 3C, and IMEI databases, the global variant of the iQOO 13 device has also been spotted on EEC and SGS certification databases, confirming that following its debut in China, the global launch will be taking place later.

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Another update regarding the upcoming iQOO 13 smartphone has arrived soon after the Chinese variant’s listing on the Geekbench database. We have come across the first look image of the upcoming iQOO 13 device, and an image revealing a closer look of its camera module.

Here’s more about it in detail.

iQOO 13 – Revealed First Look and Camera Module Images

While not being a clear image, the first look image of the smartphone that has been revealed online points out that the upcoming device will be having a White color choice and a Black square-shaped camera module with rounded corners. Notably, the camera module also has a light strip around it, lit up in a Purplish color.

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If you come to the camera module image, as mentioned, we get a closer look at the camera module. Comparing it with the previous iQOO 12 smartphone, the camera module is somewhat similar with few changes. This time, there are four circular units inside the camera, and the first three carry camera lenses in them. The last one has a circular LED flashlight. From what it seems, the third camera appears to be a periscope telephoto camera, just like the predecessor. Also, the flat and thin side panels with antenna lines and the volume rocker can be spotted as well.

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The tipster Digital Chat Station adds that the camera module and the light strip is one single piece of glass with a smooth flat finish. The display, as noted by him, is a pure straight screen with 2K resolution and is suggested to have thin bezels. Previously, the device was also said to feature a 2K resolution BOE Q10 flat display and BOE’s latest generation light-emitting technology.

Other revealed/expected specs include the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, Q2 independent display chip, OriginOS 5 (Chinese variant), up to 120W wired fast charging, PD charging, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, IP68-rated body, large-sized X-axis motor, USB 3.X, 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide camera, 50MP IMX826 telescope camera with 2x zoom capability, and a single-point ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

Regarding its certifications and listings, as mentioned, the Chinese variant was spotted on Geekbench recently, and previously on 3C and IMEI databases. The global variant on the other hand appeared on the EEC and SGS certification platforms.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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The smartphone brand iQOO is rumored to soon unveil its latest iQOO 13 smartphone in China as well as global markets. Though the device is expected to make its debut first in China and then globally, just like its predecessor iQOO 12.  Lately a lot details regarding this upcoming device has been revealed online.

A iQOO device has now been spotted on Geekbench database with model number V2408A, this model number was previously spotted on 3C certification as well and is associated with iQOO 13 Chinese variant.

iQOO 13: Geekbench Listing

According to the database, iQOO 13 is running on a Qualcomm octa core chipset with six cores clocked at 3.53GHz and two cores clocked at 4.32GHz. It is believed to be the Snapdragon 8 Elite (previously known as Snapdragon 8 Gen 4). It is revealed to pack 16GB RAM and run on Android 15 OS. Vivo has already confirmed that iQOO 13 will arrive with OriginOS 5 that was recently released. The smartphone received 3217 single core score and 10305 multi core score.

iQOO 13: Features (expected)

Previously it was said that iQOO 13 Chinese variant may be powered by Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition while Indian variant may arrive with Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC but the recent Geekbench listing reveals a different story. Hence the readers are advised to wait for more updates.

Other than this,  it is expected to come equipped with a self-developed Q2 independent display chip. The device could use a 2K resolution BOE Q10 flat display too. The device is also said to come with BOE’s latest generation light-emitting technology. The device should probably support a 120W wired fast charging feature like its predecessor, however, as per the tipster, it is pointed out to have 120W private flash charging and 100W PPS public version flash charging supports. According to another recent update, PD charging and type-C to type-C connector might be present as well.

Other expected specifications are a large-sized X-axis motor, IP68 dust and water resistance, USB 3.X, single-point ultrasonic fingerprint, 16GB RAM, 1TB storage, 50MP Sony IMX921 primary camera, 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 ultrawide camera, and 50MP IMX826 telescope camera with 2x zoom capability.

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Following the Android 15 official release to AOSP (Android Open Source Project), we have seen a few brands (Vivo, OPPO) announcing the official launch of their custom skins based on the Android 15 operating system. If you look at Motorola’s Android OS upgrades, usually the brand has been lazy with it and the previous Android 14 upgrade for Motorola devices started rolling out at a time when many smartphone makers were going to wrap their Android 14 roll-out.

Well this time Motorola appears to have chosen a different path as the details regarding the Android 15 eligible devices have been updated on its official support page. While this may not have revealed a complete list, we are able to find out a lot of Motorola devices that are confirmed to receive the Android 15 update, most likely with the Hello UI custom skin on top of it.

Check out the revealed list of Motorola devices that will be receiving the Android 15 x Hello UI update below.

Eligible Motorola Smartphones for Android 15 Update

Edge-series

• Motorola Edge+ (2023)
• Motorola Edge (2024)
• Motorola Edge 40 Pro
• Motorola Edge 50
• Motorola Edge 50 Pro
• Motorola Edge 50 Fusion
• Motorola Edge 50 Neo
• Motorola Edge 50 Ultra

G-series

• Moto G Power 5G (2024)
• Moto G 5G (2024)
• Moto G Stylus 5G (2024)
• Moto G34 5G
• Moto G35
• Moto G45
• Moto G55
• Moto G75
• Moto G85

Razr-series

• Motorola Razr (2023)/Motorola Razr 40
• Motorola Razr+ (2023)/Motorola Razr 40 Ultra
• Motorola Razr (2024)/Motorola Razr 50
• Motorola Razr+ (2024)/Motorola Razr 50 Ultra

ThinkPhone-series

• ThinkPhone by Motorola
• ThinkPhone 2025

Details of certain Motorola devices such as the Motorola Edge 2023, Motorola Edge 40, Motorola Edge 40 Neo, Moto G54, Moto G54 Power, Moto G64, Moto G84, and Motorola Razr 2022 that were expected to receive the Android 15 update have not yet been listed on the official support page. It maybe updated on the coming days and if otherwise, the mentioned devices may not be receiving the Android 15 x Hello UI update.

Also, check out the expected list of OPPO and OnePlus devices that are said to receive the Android 15 x ColorOS 15 update here.

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