iQOO 13 to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Elite, Unveiling "Blue Core x Snapdragon" Technology

iQOO 13 to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Elite, Unveiling "Blue Core x Snapdragon" TechnologyiQOO has officially announced that its upcoming flagship, the iQOO 13, will launch at the end of October, with the tagline "iQOO, the Benchmark for Snapdragon Optimization." Earlier, Vivo's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Shi Yujian, and Qualcomm China's President, Meng Pu, jointly unveiled the Vivo-Qualcomm Joint Laboratory, announcing that the Qualcomm platform will be integrated with Vivo's Blue Core chip technology stack for the first time

iQOO 13 to Feature Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Elite, Unveiling "Blue Core x Snapdragon" Technology

iQOO has officially announced that its upcoming flagship, the iQOO 13, will launch at the end of October, with the tagline "iQOO, the Benchmark for Snapdragon Optimization." Earlier, Vivo's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Shi Yujian, and Qualcomm China's President, Meng Pu, jointly unveiled the Vivo-Qualcomm Joint Laboratory, announcing that the Qualcomm platform will be integrated with Vivo's Blue Core chip technology stack for the first time. The two companies will collaborate on chip-level optimization to jointly develop the "Blue Core x Snapdragon" technology, which will be debuted on the iQOO 13. Furthermore, iQOO will open up this technology partnership with Qualcomm to the industry.

The iQOO 13 has already appeared on the Geekbench benchmark platform, confirming the Standard Edition will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Elite, also known as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Elite.

Reportedly, the iQOO 13 will boast the following specifications (subject to official release):

• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Elite

• Cooling: Single-layer mainboard | Novel cooling architecture with a VC heat dissipation plate

• Display: 2K BOE Q10 pure straight screen (debuting BOE's latest luminous material) | Circularly polarized light eye protection technology

• Battery: 6100-6150mAh | 120W proprietary protocol fast charging + 100W PPS public version fast charging | Bypass charging + high-power bright screen fast charging

• Features: Single-point ultrasonic fingerprint | USB 3.X | IP68 | Large-size X-axis motor | Offline communication functionality

• Design: The thinnest flagship in iQOO history | Straight edge, large R-corner frame | Optimized front-facing punch-hole size | Large-size symmetrical dual speakers

• Appearance: Expected to adopt a straight screen + narrow bezel + metal frame design | Similar to OriginOS visual showcase model

• Imaging: Same main camera and wide-angle lens as Vivo's flagship models | Telephoto portrait lens from the foldable phone series | Algorithm and tuning consistent with Vivo's flagship lineup

What are the highlights of the "Blue Core x Snapdragon" technology in the iQOO 13?

Vivo's Blue Core chip technology stack is a self-developed chip technology that aims to enhance phone performance and power efficiency. This collaboration with Qualcomm will be the first time that the Qualcomm platform will be deeply integrated with Vivo's Blue Core chip technology stack, bringing about enhanced performance and improved power management for the phone.

The launch of the iQOO 13 is sure to stir up the smartphone industry once again. Let's wait and see what it brings.

In addition to the "Blue Core x Snapdragon" technology, the iQOO 13 will also include the following key features:

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Elite: As Qualcomm's most advanced mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Elite delivers powerful performance, providing users with a seamless mobile experience.

• 2K BOE Q10 pure straight screen: The iQOO 13 will be equipped with a 2K BOE Q10 pure straight screen, offering higher resolution and a more refined display.

• 6100-6150mAh large battery: The iQOO 13 will come with an ultra-large capacity battery, combined with 120W proprietary protocol fast charging and 100W PPS public version fast charging, users will not have to worry about battery life.

• IP68 dust and water resistance: The iQOO 13 will feature IP68 dust and water resistance, effectively protecting the phone from water and dust.

• Single-point ultrasonic fingerprint: The iQOO 13 will be equipped with a single-point ultrasonic fingerprint, offering faster unlocking speeds and greater security.

• Large-size X-axis motor: The iQOO 13 will be equipped with a large-size X-axis motor, providing a stronger vibration feedback, enhancing the gaming experience.

• Offline communication functionality: The iQOO 13 will have offline communication functionality, allowing users to make essential calls even without a network connection.

The iQOO 13 will officially launch at the end of October. Stay tuned for more exciting developments!