iQOO 13 5G (Nardo Grey, 16GB RAM, 512GB Storage)

First, instead of comparing this with other 1.5 lakhs flagship phones, understand that it's 55k mobile. It does a great job for 55k. Camera is good. Portrait mode in good lighting is awesome. Normal camera mode is also awesome. Macro also does well. Street photography mode is good.About performance: It's awesome. The smoothness and the speed that this device operates is awesome. I'm not a gaming guy but my brother tried gaming and it's ultimately suited for continuous gaming. Battery is huge. I was using a 17k mobile for last 5-6 years and I have upgraded to this one and it feels ultra premium for me. Fingerprint sensor is super fast. Makesure u use the screen guard that supports the display and fingerprint. If u are someone who use a single mobile for a long years, u can buy this. I used a 17k mobile for 6 years. I'm sure this will last 5-6 easy years.

I absolutely deserves a 5-star rating especially after orgin os upgrade. Just needs a little bit more tweaking in the UI (It is understandable as it has hardly been a month or so since the upgrade came out) and the occasional lack of touch response. Screen, size, display, battery, camera and Performance (8 Elite of course) - No issues at all, as far as the smartphone's price tag is concerned. Weight distribution could have been better although the design looks pretty sober due to the camera module. My only complain will be the idle battery drain and the abrupt power consumption after having a FOTA update. Surely it is a better deal than IQOO 15 at the moment.

Today marks my third day using this phone, and I can confidently say that the Snapdragon 8 (Elite) is an absolute beast.I ran an AnTuTu benchmark and scored around 2.73 million, which is quite impressive. Watching content on this display is an absolute treat—vibrant colors, excellent brightness, and brilliant audio quality make for an immersive experience. The screen remains easily visible even under direct sunlight.I was initially a bit skeptical about Funtouch OS, but to my surprise, it’s actually very well-optimized. It offers a wide range of customizations and features that enhance the overall user experience.Connectivity has been solid so far—I haven’t faced any network or signal drop issues. The battery backup is excellent, and the inclusion of a 120W fast charger is the cherry on top—full charge in minutes. Even after 3 hours of non-stop gaming at 120fps, the phone only became slightly warm, which is impressive thermal management.As for performance, it’s absolutely top-tier. The phone feels lightning-fast with zero lag. I’m using the 512GB storage / 16GB RAM variant, and with virtual RAM expansion up to 32GB, multitasking is incredibly smooth.The design is another standout feature—it looks and feels premium in hand. The halo lighting adds a unique flair and is actually useful, especially for notifications or gaming sessions.Now, coming to the camera—this is where the phone falls short.While it’s decent for casual shots, the zoom quality is underwhelming, especially considering the flagship pricing. Low-light and detail optimization could be much better. If camera performance is a priority for you, I’d recommend looking elsewhere.Overall, it’s an incredible device for power users and gamers.The performance is unmatched in its class, the design is striking, and the user experience is smooth and satisfying. Just don’t buy it solely for the camera.

I bought 16gb RAM and 512gb ROM and Best mobile to play any games for a long time and Monster Halo also very nice, 6000mah is best battery for all purpose, 120W charger in the box, I was used iphone 15 plus and switching to android bcz heating issues in 15 series but in this very less heating but fastly cooldown...ultra smooth screenThe display on the IQOO 13 is a nice upgrade over the IQOO 12IQOO has promised 4 years of OS Updates and 5 years of security patchesThe new snapdragon 8 Elite SoC is super fast.Bad in low light performanceNo wireless chargingIP68/IP69 RatingUltrasonic Fingerprint scanner also very fast.compare to realme GT 7 proIQOO 13 is the best option to buy...Everything in IQOO 13 best...Everyone should buy this phone blindly....Thanks to I QUEST ON AND ON - IQOO

Awasome

Overall specification wise it's a great deal for 60k price range and it's also nice daily usage.1.Awsome flat Display 9/10. One point is reduced for not providing Corning Gorilla glass victus production to the display.2.Camera is good 8/10. Two points is reduced for periscope setup is not given when compared to previous model iqoo12.3.Performance is really great 10/10. There is no compromise in gaming and performance also nice in day to day usage.4.Battery backup is really great 10/10. It's charges within maximum 40minutes. Optimization is very nice. Screen on time is 7to8 hrs in moderate usage.5.Design and Build quality is 7/10. In-hand feel is good but there is gap between display and frame. But This issue is found only in Indian varient and not in global varient.

Display is really good. 5g connectivity is excellent. Phone comes with latest Android version. No lags, stutters or heating while doing routine tasks. Battery backup is more than one day. Primary camera captures good photos. Only disadvantage is that fingerprint sensor doesn't work with tempered glass.

Pros - lightweight. Fast. Good screen quality, brightness and day time visibility. Low amount of bloatware. Good battery backup with average usage else it can drain fast. Hardly any lag while switching apps. Downloads and app installs are super fast. Dynamic light is a catchy feature but haven't found a use for it till now. Vibration is pretty strong. Speakers are loud. Wifi connectivity is great.Cons - Funtouch keyboard could have been better with sizing and spacing options. UI doesn't have a lot of customisation options specially for how notifications are displayed. No lockscreen widget features available from IQOO. Unable to uninstall native apps. The grey color is boring. Portrait mode has too much processing with blur in the wrong places.Overall a decent phone. Camera can be improved lot more. Good pictures in daylight. Super fast processor. But pricing could have been 10% lesser.