iQOO Teams Up with Top Indian E-Sports Teams for Exclusive Partnership

In a move that signals a bold new chapter for Indian gaming, iQOO, a high-performance smartphone brand of vivo group, has announced partnership with six of India’s top e-Sports teams and 100+ Gamers with the the launch of its flagship model, iQOO 13. The elite e-Sports teams namely Team Revenant-Xspark, Team Orangutan, Team 8bit, Team Reckoning, Team iQOO SOUL and Team Tamilas. These teams will be branded as "iQOOxTeam_Name" across all e-Sports tournaments. 

As part of this partnership, the country’s top six e-Sports teams and over 100 gamers will exclusively use the iQOO 13 for six months, offering their feedback to fine-tune the device for e-Sports needs and further strengthening e-Sports ecosystem in India. This collaboration embodies iQOO's commitment to "co-creating with community and consumer feedback.” These partnerships will enable players to elevate their gameplay with cutting-edge technology while helping iQOO refine its offerings to align with the demands of high-stakes competitive gaming.

Speaking about the collaboration, Nipun Marya, CEO of iQOO said, "e-Sports in India is growing at an incredible pace, and we believe iQOO has been the pioneer for e-Sports in India to step in and contribute meaningfully. This partnership with some of the country’s top e-Sports teams is a first-of-its-kind initiative, rooted in our philosophy of co-creating with the community. Much like how global sports brands like Nike collaborate with athletes to optimize performance, we aim to do the same for e-Sports in India—working together with players to refine our technology and groom them for international tournaments. By using the iQOO 13 as their gaming device for the next six months, these players will help us ensure our products deliver exactly what competitive gamers need.”

Driving India’s E-Sports Revolution 

iQOO has consistently been at the forefront of supporting e-Sports in India, from partnering with Krafton for BGMI tournaments to serving as the official gaming phone partner at the 19th Asian Games, where e-Sports made its historic debut as a medal sport. With India’s e-Sports sector projected to soar to INR 220 billion by 2025, iQOO’s strategic investments in cutting-edge technology and community partnerships demonstrate its dedication to driving the growth of this rapidly expanding industry.

The iQOO 13, equipped with the powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, exemplifies the brand's commitment to providing gamers with unparalleled performance. iQOO’s philosophy of championing “Questing” aligns with its mission to elevate e-Sports in India, nurturing teams and players with the resources needed to excel on global stages. These partnerships are a crucial step in creating a future where Indian gamers can dominate internationally.

Deal Highlights

• Naming Rights: Teams will be branded as "iQOOxTeam" across all e-Sports tournaments.
• Team Rebranding: Team names and official channels will feature iQOOx as part of the partnership.
• Branding: iQOO’s logo will feature prominently on team jerseys, further enhancing visibility.

iQOO 13 will be available for pre-booking starting December 05, 12 pm and will go on its first sale starting December 11, 2024, at 12 pm at vivo exclusive stores, iQOO e-store and Amazon.in. It will also be available at vivo exclusive stores and other leading mainline stores.

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