iQOO 13 Review: Gaming Performance and Battery Life

iQOO 13 excels in gaming and battery life, thanks to its Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, custom Q2 chip, and large battery with fast charging.

The iQOO 13 continues iQOO's tradition of gaming-centric smartphones. This review focuses on its gaming performance and battery life.

iQOO 13 Review: Gaming Performance and Battery Life

Performance

The iQOO 13 is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite, featuring a powerful CPU and Adreno 830 GPU, coupled with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Our review unit had 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.

Game Benchmarks

Tests were conducted at 24°C ambient temperature, with 5G + Wi-Fi enabled, performance mode on, and screen brightness at ~400 nits.

Game Average FPS Average Power Consumption Notes
Honor of Kings (Ultra Quality, 10v10) 122.9 3.23W Stable performance with minimal frame drops.
Genshin Impact (720p, High) 61.3 4W Minor frame drops during demanding scenes.
Honkai: Star Rail (720p, High) 59.8 4.5W Occasional frame dips due to GPU load.
PUBG Mobile (144FPS enabled) 143.7 4W Minor fluctuations during parachuting and high-speed driving.

Custom Q2 Gaming Chip

The iQOO 13's custom Q2 chip enables features like 2K upscaling and 144fps super-resolution. It allowed for 142.1fps in Honkai: Star Rail and sustained 141.2fps in Genshin Impact for 20 minutes before settling to a stable 120fps.

Gaming Enhancements

The iQOO 13 includes stereo speakers, a 1016H X-axis linear motor with 4D vibration, and bypass charging to minimize battery heat during gaming.

Battery and Charging

The 6150mAh silicon battery provided 6 hours of screen-on time with 39% remaining. 120W fast charging fully recharges the battery in 27 minutes. UFCS fusion fast charging and 100W PPS compatibility are also supported.

Other Features

 iQOO 13 features a 3D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor and IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance.


The iQOO 13 is a top-tier gaming phone with a great display and outstanding performance. The combination of the Snapdragon 8 Elite and the Q2 chip delivers excellent gaming capabilities, complemented by the large battery, fast charging, and immersive features like stereo speakers and haptic feedback.

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