The new iQOO Buds focus on extended battery life and basic gaming support, priced at ₹1,899, with sales starting from 24 August 2026 via Amazon.in and select retailers in India.
iQOO has expanded its audio line-up in India with the launch of the iQOO Buds, a budget true wireless set that focuses on long battery life, Bluetooth 6.1 connectivity and basic gaming features rather than premium extras. The earbuds are priced at ₹1,899 and will go on sale through Amazon.in from 24 August 2026, with some Indian retailers reporting an effective launch price of ₹1,699 after an instant cashback offer.
The Buds use an in-ear design with silicone tips and 10mm dynamic drivers, covering a 20Hz to 20kHz frequency range. iQOO also includes its BES2710IUC3 audio chip, AAC and SBC codec support, and DeepX 4.0 sound profiles with spatial audio. That places the product in line with other entry-level models that prioritise broad compatibility and simple tuning over advanced wireless audio features.
For calls, the earbuds rely on dual microphones and beamforming-based ENC, which iQOO says should improve voice clarity in noisy settings. However, the set does not include active noise cancellation, a notable omission for buyers who may expect ANC to be standard even in some lower-cost models. The earbuds also support dual-device pairing, touch controls and a low-latency gaming mode rated at 42ms, alongside IP54 dust and splash resistance.
Battery life is the headline feature. iQOO claims up to 11.5 to 12 hours from the earbuds alone, depending on the measurement cited, and up to 50 hours in total with the charging case. Each earbud weighs about 3.8g, and the case carries a 513mAh battery, making the package fairly light and practical for extended daily use. For now, the India launch comes in a single Flame Yellow colourway, while iQOO’s TWS presence in India remains limited, with the company’s previous model having arrived in 2024.
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