Vivo iQOO 13 Price in South Africa
Expected Retail Price
ZAR11952
ZAR10260
Price of Vivo iQOO 13 in South Africa as of Oct 2026.
Key Features:
Brand: Vivo
Display: 6.82" LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10+
Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
Camera: Triple: 50 MP (wide), 50 MP (telephoto), 50 MP (ultrawide)
Battery: 6,150 mAh / 120W wired, PPS, 100% in 30 min
Memory: 12 GB RAM / 256 GB storage
Should you buy the Vivo iQOO 13?
Reasons to Buy
- 6,150 mAh battery capacity
- 6.82" LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10+ display for media and everyday use
- Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Detailed Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2024-10-30 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2024-11-08 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | V2408A, I2401 |
Body
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 76.7 x 8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 207 g |
| Build | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
Display
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10+ |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.82 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| Protection | Schott Xensation Alpha |
| Brightness | 800 nits (typ), 1800 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak) |
Platform
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 (International), OriginOS 5 (China) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Card slot | No |
Camera
| Rear camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide), 50 MP (telephoto), 50 MP (ultrawide) |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP |
| Rear features | Color spectrum sensor, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Selfie camera | Single: 32 MP (wide) |
| Selfie camera MP | 32 MP |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 6,150 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | 120W wired, PPS, 100% in 30 min |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes, 360˚ |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | under display, ultrasonic |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Colors | Alpha (Black), Nardo Gray (Silver), White (BMW M branding), Ace Green |
Specifications last checked Jun 26, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Vivo iQOO 13 was officially 2024-11-08.
The starting retail price for the Vivo iQOO 13 in South Africa is currently za ZAR11952. Historically, it has retailed for as high as za ZAR10260.
It features a 6.82" LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, HDR10+ display with 1440 x 3168 pixels resolution.
The verified rear camera specification is Triple: 50 MP (wide), 50 MP (telephoto), 50 MP (ultrawide), with video recording listed as 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS.
The device lists a 6,150 mAh Si/C Li-Ion battery, with 120W wired, PPS, 100% in 30 min wired charging.
