Criticisms of the iQOO 13
While the iQOO 13 is strong in many respects, there are several areas where it falls short or where users might want something better:
Low-light / Night Photography Weaknesses
The telephoto lens and overall imaging in dim lighting are criticised as somewhat underwhelming. Noise becomes noticeable, and detail is lost in challenging lighting conditions.
iQOO Community
+2
Forbes
+2
Lack of Some Premium Features
The iQOO 13 does not support wireless charging.
iQOO Community
+1
It’s also a bit heavy and large; some users report discomfort with extended one-handed use.
iQOO Community
+1
Software / Bloatware Issues
The OS (Funtouch OS) has aggressive memory management, which can disrupt background tasks (e.g. notifications) unless the user tweaks settings.
Android Central
+1
There are extra apps/utilities that many people consider “bloat” — software features that are seldom used in practice.
Reddit
+1
Zoom Range vs Competitors
The optical zoom is only 2× on the iQOO 13. For users who want to shoot distant subjects, more zoom (or higher quality digital/optical hybrid zoom) may be needed.
iQOO Community
+1
Battery Drain When Idle / Overnight
Some reports indicate the phone loses a non-trivial amount of battery when left idle (overnight, etc.) even without active usage.
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