The iQOO 13 has launched as the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor in India. It competes with the OPPO Find X8, which went on sale for the first time in the country today. In this article, we will compare their price, specifications, and features to determine which of these two latest flagship devices you should consider for your next purchase. So, without any further ado, read on ahead.
The iQOO 13 is cheaper but OPPO’s introductory offers with the Find X8 are pretty attractive. The OPPO Find X8 is available with an introductory offer of Rs 7,000 off on major bank card transactions and up to Rs 44,050 exchange value (provided you have a decent device to exchange) and Rs 8,000 off on exchange, which brings the starting price down to under Rs 20,000.
On the other hand, iQOO is offering an instant discount of Rs 3,000 on HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank credit and debit cards. Existing Vivo and iQOO smartphone users are eligible for an upgrade exchange discount of Rs 5,000.
iQOO 13 vs OPPO Find X8: Design
The iQOO 13 can be purchased in Nardo Grey and Legend Edition with BMW branding. It is 8.13mm thick and weighs 213 grams. The smartphone flaunts an ergonomic design with slightly curved edges on the back panel, and an aesthetic Halo Light ring around the camera module. It features full IP68 + IP69 protection against dust and water.
The OPPO Find X8 also flaunts a glass-sandwich design with an aluminium frame with IP69 + IP68 dust—and water resistance. It measures 7.9 mm in thickness and weighs 193 grams. The OPPO Find X8 has a flat design with no curves on the front or back panels.
The OPPO Find X8 is much lighter and thinner than the iQOO 13, which makes it more ergonomic for prolonged usage. Moreover, the device’s back panel is protected by a layer of Corning Gorilla Glass 7i and has the added advantage of an exclusive alert slider.
iQOO 13 vs OPPO Find X8: Display
The iQOO 13 has a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with a quad-curved panel. It offers a 2K resolution of 3168×1440 and a refresh rate of 144Hz. Other display features include HDR10+ support, up to 4,500 units of peak brightness, and TUV Rheinland Full Care Certification.
The OPPO Find X8 features a 6.59-inch curved AMOLED display with a flat panel. The screen offers an FHD+ resolution of 2760 x 1256 pixels and a 120Hz intelligent refresh rate. The device supports 4,500nits peak brightness, Dolby Vision, and Ultra HDR Image and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection.
iQOO 13 Legend Edition
While the compact and flat display of Find X8 may appeal to many, the iQOO 13 is the better option in every way. The iQOO flagship offers the world’s first Q10 2k 144Hz Ultra Eyecare Display with a much higher resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and many other display-centric features.
iQOO 13 vs OPPO Find X8: Performance
The iQOO 13 is one of the first smartphones in India to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite flagship processor. The 3nm processor is backed by the proprietary vivo E-Sport Q2 chip, Adreno GPU, LPDDR5X Ultra RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage. The processor also has a large 7000 mm² vapour cooling chamber for better heat dissipation.
The OPPO Find X8 also has the 3nm chipset, Dimensity 9400. It is accompanied by an Immortalis G925 GPU with LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 internal storage. The device flaunts high-performance graphite and a vast vapour chamber for effective heat dissipation.
While both smartphones are powered by a 3nm chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Elite has a slight edge over the Dimensity 9400. The custom Oryon cores of the Snapdragon 8 Elite can scale to higher clock speeds than the ARM Cortex cores on the Dimensity 9400 while keeping the temperature in check. Moreover, the dedicated e-sport chipset also turns the tide in favour of the iQOO 13. We have yet to compare the benchmarks and real-world performance, though.
iQOO 13 vs OPPO Find X8: Software
The iQOO 13 comes with FunTouch OS 15 based on Android 15 pre-installed. The brand has assured four major Android updates and five years of security patches. The software is loaded with AI features like AI Erase and Live Cutout, among others.
The OPPO Find X8 runs ColorOS 15, which is based on Android 15 out of the box. OPPO has guaranteed five OS updates and six years of security patches for the smartphone. The smartphone comes with OPPO AI, which includes features like AI Photo Remaster, AI Toolbox, AI Studio, and more.
The OPPO Find X8 wins in the software department, thanks to a more extended software support policy and an advanced suite of AI features. If you are looking for a smartphone that will last you longer, the Find X8 is the one to go for.
iQOO 13 vs OPPO Find X8: Cameras
The iQOO 13 flaunts a triple rear camera system with a 50MP f/1.88 Sony IMX921 primary sensor backed by OIS, a 50MP f/2.2 ultrawide lens, and a 50MP f/1.85 Sony IMX 816 telephoto camera with OIS and up to 4x lossless zoom. The front camera is a 32MP f/2.45 sensor.
The OPPO Find X8 also offers a triple camera system on the rear panel: a 50MP Sony LYT 700 sensor with f/1.8 aperture and OIS, a 50MP Samsung S5KJN5 ultrawide camera with f/2.0 aperture, and a 50MP Sony LYT 600 periscope telephoto camera with f/2.6 aperture and 3x optical zoom.
Both smartphones have triple camera systems with 50MP sensors for all three cameras and a 32MP selfie camera. However, the OPPO Find X8 has better sensors equipped with all three cameras and offers a host of powerful AI features, making it a better camera smartphone than the iQOO 13.
iQOO 13 vs OPPO Find X8: Battery and Charging
The iQOO 13 is powered by a 6,000mAh battery, which supports 120W fast wired charging. The brand is offering a 120W fast charger with the smartphone.
The OPPO Find X8 has a smaller 5,630mAh battery. It supports 80W SUPERVOOC wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and 10W reverse wireless charging. OPPO is also providing an 80W fast charger.
The iQOO 13, with its bigger battery and faster charging, is the winner here. However, if you require wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, the OPPO Find X8 is the one to choose.
iQOO 13 vs OPPO Find X8: Verdict
The iQOO 13 and OPPO Find X8 are both flagship smartphones designed to offer a premium experience to users. However, the target audience for both devices is different. If you are a hardcore mobile gamer and heavy user, you will appreciate the iQOO 13’s stunning display with 2K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate, more powerful processor, bigger battery, and faster charging.
The OPPO Find X8, on the other hand, is for those who live to create memories. Its powerful cameras, AI-based camera features, and AI Studio are a must-have for any content creator. Moreover, the device offers great performance with its latest chipset.
