Ultimately, the iQOO 13 reinforces the fact that you don't need to spend north of $1,000 to get flagship-tier quality. The phone has the latest Qualcomm hardware, a high-quality AMOLED display with useful features, fluid software, and it will pick up long-term software updates.

iQOO 13 is a complete package with a powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, a flagship-grade camera system, and a massive battery. Pair all this with the best camera system and software yet from the brand, and you’ve got a phone capable of nearly anything you need.

The iQOO 13 is one of the first Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered smartphones on the market, but that's not its biggest selling point. The handset is one of