IQOO 13 Review: Forget The S25 and Pixel 9?

[@bradleyswaney6100]

We need more competition in the US. Samsung and Apple have gotten lazy.

[@TechOdyssey]

Absolutely

[@georgeazzopardi9881]

so frikin true man i think i will put apple and samsung aside on my next device and go for something like this

[@marksouthwell4490]

Bit similar in the UK . Lots of people either use Samsung or Apple. Some people haven't even heard of Google Pixel, although Google is slowly getting more popular. We also have Xiaomi, Honor, Nothing and Moto as fairly popular brands of phone . We also have the Samsung A55 which sells very well .

[@TALLmidget1981]

We had it already when HTC and LG were still in the game. It's not the whole fault of the companies that no longer make phones. It's more the consumer when they would walk into a carrier and allow the carriers to con them into Apple or Samsung because of the kickbacks the carriers would receive from selling those brands. It's very easy to steer a sheepish society to a body of water and get them to drink. That's what's wrong with the American public these days. We will never get this competition back unless society breaks it's addiction to becoming brainless.

[@Danilio.]

Facts

[@Ephraim-d7s]

The Chinese are killing it with the phones! Better designs, faster charging, better price to performance and really good cameras! United States have very limited options and Samsung and Apple are taking advantage of our Gov blocking Chinese phones!

[@Ephraim-d7s]

@ Google has collected more info, which has been stolen by hackers. The Chinese can still buy that data from the market, stop believing everything the American corporate media tells you!

[@Ephraim-d7s]

@@ronaldsavard1663Goo gle has collected and lost more data than any Chinese company. Why weren’t they banned? Plenty of US companies that collect data that have been hacked without being banned!

[@megamegaO]

Better prices to us....I'm sure in China they're equivalent to our 1200 dollar phones...

[@Ephraim-d7s]

@@megamegaO oneplus has cheap phones here in the states!

[@alexanderrahl482]

​@@ronaldsavard1663Google be like...

[@Stanleydevi]

We really need more competitions in western countries. It's soo limited and the big players are a joke

[@TechOdyssey]

Absolutely

[@BigJeffroeX438]

I wish there was more availability of the devices that they have overseas cuz I would definitely be adding those to my arsenal. Thanks for the video. Happy turkey day to you and your family. I hope you have a wonderful day

[@tamwilfred]

During my travels in Southeast Asia, I acquired a budget-friendly Redmi phone. These phones are quite intriguing. However, what deters me from purchasing the pricier Chinese smartphones is the software support. With Samsung now offering seven years of support, it's a tough offer to match. Now that I'm back in America, the cost of Chinese phones increases due to shipping or import fees deters me from buying one here. Additionally, warranty issues are a concern. Another concern is the reliability; there's a noticeable lack of long-term reviews by tech KZbinrs for some Chinese phones. I'm also interested in their long-term performance.

[@jidec3165]

The fact that we have phones going for over a grand without a chargering brick and at least a clear case is just wild. This is something competition, if allowed, will definitely change.

[@ToallpointsWest]

I would consider it provided there's decent support! That said, I wish you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving!

[@TechOdyssey]

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[@aaronboyd2951]

I've been thinking of getting one of those Chinese phones. The IQOO phone sounds real impressive and also has a impressive price. The only thing I worry about is compatibility with my carrier. I live in East New Mexico and use T-Mobile. I was also thinking it would work here also. Play video great job keep up the good work.

[@TechOdyssey]

It should work fine. And thank you.

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

I ordered one last night. T-Mobile assured me it's fully compatible with their network.

[@IamJay02]

I hope you aren't in the United States lol it's missing every 5G band and missing a lot of 4g bands. ​@@chubbyjohnson5480

[@tonymarenno9568]

Glad to hear Vivo doesn't seem to like playing the "Region-Lock Game" (unlike its sibling Realme) 🙂

[@Noworries-PU7ye]

This device is totally awesome love to get it. Happy Thanksgiving😊🦃

[@WhimsicalPacifist]

The phone that I want so much right now is the Nubia Z70 Ultra. The 35mm lens uses a similar concept of variable aperture like Sony Pro-I but more stages (and a physical 2-stage shutter button). Only don't know if it'll be whitelisted by AT&T. If it is, I am severely tempted to jump ship from my Sony 1 V at the $949. Mainstream phones just suck camera wise.

[@katinasoutherland7693]

I agree 👍 i was just watching some reviews & and man, I'd love to own one!

[@turpidude]

Will it support Android Auto in the US?

[@bobbyjohnson116]

How is the English implementation on the phone are you seeing random Chinese text in settings menus or apps?

[@bladewalker5265]

Very informing video 👍 i just wish you showed the phone more.

[@tranminhkiet9444]

Aside from the white version all other version is fiber glass back right?

[@katinasoutherland7693]

Great review, Adam. i wish we could get this type of phone in the carriers 😢 i am loving the Oppo findX8 ❤ thats my favorite phone this year. I know i won't be able to own one, but man, i can dream & live through you & others 😂 Happy Thanksgiving 😊 to you and your beautiful family ❤️

[@Minpeace]

Nice to see the silicon battery tech being used 😊

[@GuessWhat107]

Beautiful phone. And of course the 6150 mAh battery and the 1440p screen. Hugely enticing package.

[@TechOdyssey]

It’s truly a nice one.

[@RamblingPodcastTalks]

I have the s23 ultra, pixel 8 pro, iPhone 15 pro.. I'm using the Honor 200 pro .. kinda like this phone. Maybe because of the new experience, or maybe because I feel it's actually better. Time will tell. But I'm dipping my feet in other phone markets now too. The apple intelligence thing really threw me off. I live in Europe and what apple is doing is so crazy.. I'm going to buy completely different phones now.

[@jejunamja]

Thanks for the video , but a real bummer it will never make it to the States .

[@tonytschanz5642]

Adam, have a wonderful day too. Thank you for the review. And since you are sincere in asking, I like the competition, it is good, but I would never consider a China phone for even $1 or for free.

[@levil4012]

I'm excited for the OnePlus 13 and I like this iquoo phone.. I'm tired of the U.S. phones bcuz there's no excitement or innovation but they charge u an arm and a leg for em... I'm interested in seeing what Xiaomi, Huawei have in store

[@theoldfashioned_]

Oneplus 13 and iqoo 13 basically the same phone. Like almost, 90% to 95% simillar. The iqoo 13 is more powerful tho, 144hz compare to 120hz, also faster charging at 120w compare to 100w, bigger battery, it's full performance with double chip SD 8 Elite + Q2 Chip. Oneplus is kinda all rounder with better camera and wireless charging. If you really care about power and performance, can't beat iqoo 13.

[@Lynn-zw7dr]

Good morning from the oldie in Devon UK 😊 Sounds good, Samsung are so expensive and Apple. 👌🏻

[@TechOdyssey]

They’re definitely expensive

[@GregoryJT9]

happy thanksgiving adam.

[@TechOdyssey]

Happy Thanksgiving!

[@Jayroc61336]

I believe like you do I think they need to allow those phones into the US for competition purposes because everything's monopolized here it's not right we can't get those good type of phones without importing them.

[@Gary0557]

What's the main reason you don't get the choice of brands that we get in Europe?

[@TechOdyssey]

Carriers. Expensive certifications to operate on the network, expensive fees for the companies to carry them.

[@Gary0557]

Wherd did this 'chops' thing originate from? Media say it in UK too.

[@TechOdyssey]

It’s an old saying. Not sure where it originated

[@Gary0557]

@TechOdyssey Just seems to have begins a fashionable thing to say the last year or two.

[@TechOdyssey]

@@Gary0557 I've been hearing it ever since I was a kid. Not sure of the origin or how long it's been around.

[@Zemka-v6q]

it's all good, the fast phone looks nice, but in the camera segment it's hardly even average...it's a shame

[@megamegaO]

To your question. I wanted to get the. Xiaomi mi 11 but giztop was all out of stock...so i went with a samsung phone....i really dont entertain the idea now, because although teally cool phones....the whole white/black listing and having to make sure the bands are good with my carrier and making sure it even workk in my area. Yeah too many variables for me to forl over import money to try these out. Im sure they work okay but nah ill stick with pixel phones

[@a1000island]

I wanted to try a Chinese phone so i went with a regular Redmi note 12 from Amazon because it was cheap and nice looking It's since been updated from mi ui to hyper os which is pretty smooth on that low end phone That being said I'll be waiting on the redmi note 14 pro plus global rom as that phone is simply beautiful to me Also Floss recommends Giztop so yes i would consider importing a Chinese phone that won't be getting a global rom

[@BBTB2010]

What's your opinion on chrome browser? Or should we all be using something else? You know everyone is stealing our data?? What about Google password manager, or should we be using bit warden or something? Or does any of it even matter?

[@BrodeeRaney-zl1kf]

What do you mean by we can’t get it? How did you get it? I guess us normal joes don’t have access.

[@TechOdyssey]

Can’t get like it’s not sold in the U.S. I said you could import it.

[@BrodeeRaney-zl1kf]

@ we all have character flaws, I appreciate the clarification!

[@crih7599]

Bro really said well....❤😊

[@TechOdyssey]

Thank you

[@gustaf9292]

I bought the Oppo Find 7 in 2014 from their EU store and this year I bought the Oppo Find X7 Ultra from China, it must have been destiny. I also used the OnePlus One briefly when it came out and had the P30 Pro and later P40 Pro between 2019-2024. I've never been as happy with phones as the Chinese ones. I had the Samsung Galaxy Alpha and later Galaxy S8 for a few years and they were disappointing. Small batteries, battery drain bugs, slow charging, mediocre cameras, heating issues. I also currently have a Sony Xperia 10V, and while I like their hardware, the user experience is unfortunately very poor.

[@Tkz9000]

Only advantage of Samsung, Apple, and Google has in the US is network compatibility. If the Chinese phones just put more network frequency bands on their phones I believe people would take a chance at buying them.

[@theoldfashioned_]

Btw others SD 8 Elite phone will not be the same with iQoo 13. Close maybe but not the same, others even have SD 8 elite but they will maybe still come with your typical 120hz standard display, also beside 144hz iQoo has double chip inside. So SD 8 Elite + Q2 chip. It can push framerate to 144 fps same to their display 144hz. The Q2 chip will generate extra fps for your game. Other phones with SD 8 Elite will get just 60 fps on genshin impact because genshin has that fps lock mechanics to their game, but since this iQoo has Q2 chip, it can somehow by pass that and create extra fps up to 144 fps. Also let say on call of duty mobile, others SD 8 elite get 120 fps which is impressive because their display only support 120hz and that's the game fps lock mechanism, iQoo 13 will still play at 144 fps which is more impressive. Plus it runs cooler because your SD 8 Elite get a bit of help from that extra Q2 chip inside. Phenomenal phone.

[@TheF15Mechanic]

Nice phone and review. Just wish the outside camera design wasn't hugh like most these international phones. It's the only only turn off for me.

[@TubeandJar]

To answer your question: If the phone works on USA networks and was a good value, I would buy one. Although, I don't think I could go back to a non-foldable.

[@Cully97218]

Yes I am looking to buy a Chinese phone. I just need to make sure it will work. I am looking for a second phone for business purposes. I'd love one of these to try.

[@a1000island]

They have a few global Rom phones on Amazon They will work

[@kbunky69]

Yes I would consider other cell phone manufacturers

[@bobbyjohnson116]

I have used international phones in the past on T-Mobile

[@DrewL-mf7fs]

I would consider one of these brands. I'm tired of Apple and Samsung. All they do is port of incremental updates to their phones.

[@murtazachaudhary3339]

Nice video

[@chubbyjohnson5480]

To answer your question, I was willing to gamble $800 bucks on this phone. I got the 16gb/512 version. If I find i don't like it or it's not fully functional, I'll sell it. It's certainly worth a try. My S23 & S24 Ultra phones have been mediocre and just feel old. I'm ready for something new and fresh. We need to demand more choices besides Samsung and Apple.

[@Ephraim-d7s]

The only reason I haven’t bought a Chinese phone, is that I can’t get insurance through my carrier, otherwise I would have ditched Samsung and apple a long time ago. They can’t match the Chinese phone price to performance.

[@gregdivincenzo6410]

With the process of getting the carriers in the US to sell all the phones that they currently do not it's is absolutely never going to happen. Theirs too many hoops for other brands to jump through cause the Carriers holds all the power in the states. It sucks but that's the case but these brands will never do what the Carriers want them to do to sell them here. But that doesn't matter if they don't sell them. Just have to import and most of them will absolutely work on US networks .

[@mozdieloz3826]

To answer your end question I live in UK and this year bought 5 different mobile phones. First was cheap tat brand new mobile from TikTok which I sent back, the other 4 were brand new Pixel 8 pro. Brand New Pixel 9 Pro Plus which I sent back. Xiaomi Chinese version 13 Ultra 5G (pre used) and add on camera pack kit. And Vivo X80 Pro 5G which I imported myself from China and it was brand new. My biggest regret is the Xiaomi because I literally hate the operating system being completely in Chinese unless you accept not having Xiaomi gesture control function on your phone screen, which to me isn't an option as what's the point of not having full gesture control by swiping up screen or from left of screen to get stuff if it was in English (which it isn't as it's 100% Chinese- including their sometimes cruel to animals videos they're forever click bating me with.

[@alexanderrahl482]

Checked the bands the phone has. Less than half of all bands the US uses or less for every carrier. So yes it works, but not amazingly well. Folks, these phones arent made for our markets. It is what it is. I wouldnt recommend running out to buy a Chinese phone before you check if it has proper band support.

[@chieflingco]

The way the USA has you buying phones through a carrier store.... And these Chinese phones aren't gonna be available like that. Why can't you just buy a phone and drop any sim card in it and be good to go. I wish all Chinese brands were available in USA we only got OnePlus (Oppo) and that's not through any carrier. OnePlus used to be available on T-Mobile now I don't think OnePlus is contracted with them anymore.

[@macrochipped]

I see no down sides on this phone honestly.

[@GRRoman-is1pg]

These two downside though! Camera hardwares are not flagship level and downgraded from last year's iQOO 12 although all pther things are upgraded from iQOO 12! This phone doesn’t support wireless charging if you care about that but i don’t when you have super fast 120watt wired charging

[@Tkz9000]

It doesn’t have enough 4g and 5g bands here in the US. Only compatible with a few carriers.

[@GRRoman-is1pg]

@@Tkz9000 cauase it’s not meant to be released in USA not even Europe

[@Smzxe]

The software bro..... It's fine this time They should give stock UI with thier modifications Not a boring UI

[@cagegrant7507]

I use iqoo phones they great sim card use : t mobile simple mobile At&t not Verizon or boost mobile yup! 😁👍

[@TechOdyssey]

Nice. Thanks for sharing

[@cagegrant7507]

Your welcome ​ also trac phone and mint mobile check neo 9 pro 😁👍@@TechOdyssey

[@davidpantoja676]

The States suck when it comes to cell phones, traveling around South America has opened my eyes to the vast variety of options in electronics, here its the big two mostly and like everything else a cash grab the same tired designs, colors overpriced anti repair mentality where it's cheaper to buy the next big thing. I've been living in Ecuador and the abundance of options in phones that come with chargers earphones and cases at affordable prices is a sad commentary on our way of doing business, I'm using an infinix phone now a brand i never knew until I was in Ecuador triple sim card slot headphone jack and included a charger for a hundred dollars USD. Will not buy another flagship again too many affordable options out there.

[@clargarrr]

Correction. The camera system on this phone is actually a downgrade from iQOO 12's. That's the only drawback it has for me, honestly.

[@JayE-e2q]

He’s a good reviewer but he confuses everything & changes his mind about phones to much hence can’t make a final decision I’m lost every time I watch this

[@gabrielmaliq]

iqoo 13 used ufs 4.1 storage from samsung, but ufs 4.1 will used on S25, it's really joke from samsung phone

[@mozdieloz3826]

It's pronounced I.Q.O.O thirteen.

[@Mr__Anon-E-Mouse]

Keep calling out crapple

[@D.MD02]

China. No.

[@sukumar4388]

Why are you mumbling? Spell everything clearly man

[@JH-666]

Frames not matte finished 👎

[@TechOdyssey]

Pretty much none are