Last year, the iQOO 12 introduced the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, making it the first to bring this powerful flagship chipset to India and other markets. Hence, fans are excited to know more about this year’s flagship series from iQOO. The iQOO 13 series, which will succeed last year’s iQOO 12 lineup, has already started surfacing in leaks online.
The iQOO 12 series included two models: the standard iQOO 12 and the iQOO 12 Pro. Hence we also expect a standard and a Pro model for the iQOO 13 series. The latest leak regarding the iQOO 13 series comes from MobileChina on Weibo. The source reveals some highlights of the upcoming series including its processor and display details. According to the leak, the iQOO 13 series will feature a 1.5K straight display for the standard model and a 2K curved display for the Pro model. Samsung and other domestic companies will manage the display supply chain.
Apart from the display specifications, the source also hints at the potential chipset. iQOO 13 series is expected to bring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chipset. Since iQOO was among the first ones to get last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, we will not be surprised if iQOO takes the lead again bringing the fourth-generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform to the market.
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Finally, the iQOO 13 series will bring enhancements to the battery segment. The source claims breakthroughs in ultra-large battery capacity and improved charging speeds.
That said, there is still time before we see the iQOO 13 series arriving in the market. Qualcomm has announced that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will be revealed at the Snapdragon Summit in October. Hence, the iQOO 13 series will not come before October 2024. Qualcomm has confirmed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 will have a “supercharged” Oryon CPU. Moreover, the new processor will bring improved NPU. With the new NPU, the next-gen Snapdragon processor will bring more AI features.
iQOO 12 Series Highlights
iQOO 12 series featured top performance specifications targeting gamers and heavy users. The highlights of the series include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, a 144Hz display, and 120W fast charging. The smartphones also featured a decent design language. All of these features combined helped the iQOO 12 series secure its place in the highly competitive mobile market.