- vivo’s sub-brand IQOO has launched the IQOO 13 outside China.
- The phone boasts an array of powerful specs backed by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip.
- It also features a standout “Monster Halo” light strip around the back camera for displaying various alerts.
Another Snapdragon 8 Elite phone has just stepped out of China, and it comes with some crazy specs on paper. With a 6.82-inch 144Hz LTPO AMOLED display, a 6,000mAh battery, IP68 and IP69 ratings, 120W fast wired charging, and up to 16GB RAM, the IQOO 13 is an over-promising Android flagship.
Apart from its strong focus on performance, the IQOO 13 brings a standout light strip around the back camera housing (seen below). IQOO calls it the “Monster Halo” and no, it’s not a ring light. Instead, the company took “inspiration” from Nothing. The light is designed to display notifications, calls, charging status, and music playback alerts that can be customized by users. You can set up to 12 colors and six styles of breathing for different apps and functions.