OnePlus Buds 3 India Launch Date Confirmed; to be Unveiled Alongside OnePlus 12, OnePlus 12R

OnePlus Buds 3 are equipped with a 10.4mm driver and three mics.

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Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 16 January 2024 11:49 IST
Highlights
  • OnePlus Buds 3 comes with three different ANC modes
  • The true wireless earphones come with an IP55 rating
  • The OnePlus Buds 3 offers up to 44 hours of battery life

OnePlus Buds 3 launched in China in Clear Sea Blue and Space Grey colours

Photo Credit: OnePlus

OnePlus Buds 3 will be introduced in the Indian markets soon. The company has announced the launch date of the true wireless earphones in the country. The earphones were unveiled in China earlier this month alongside the OnePlus 12. The Indian variant of the earphones are expected to share similar specifications with the Chinese version. Notably, the flagship OnePlus 12 model is also confirmed to launch in India later this month. The company is also set to unveil the OnePlus 12R model in the country at the same time.

OnePlus India confirmed via a post on X that the OnePlus Buds 3 will launch in India on January 23.

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The OnePlus 12 and OnePlus 12R are scheduled to launch in India, as well as globally, on the same day. The latter is expected to be a rebranded version of the OnePlus Ace 3, which launched in China last month alongside the latest flagship model.

OnePlus Buds 3 price in India (expected)

In China, the OnePlus Buds 3 launched with a price tag of CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 5,800). The Chinese variant is available in Clear Sea Blue and Space Grey colour options. The poster shared by OnePlus India teased the earphones in a blue colour.

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OnePlus Buds 3 specifications, features

The Indian variant of the OnePlus Buds 3 are expected to share similar specifications as their Chinese counterpart. The true wireless earphones come with a 10.4mm driver, three mics, and LHDC 5.0 Hi-Res audio output alongside AAC and SBC Bluetooth codec support. They have 94ms low latency and custom game sound effects that are said to offer an enriching sound experience.

The earphones also come with active noise cancellation (ANC) with three modes - mild, moderate, and depth. These modes respectively offer ANC support of 10 dB, 20 dB, and 49 dB. There is also a transparency mode that allows users to hear things in their immediate surroundings without any hindrance.

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Each OnePlus Buds 3 earbud carries a 58mAh battery, while the charging case has a 520mAh battery and a USB Type-C port. The earphones are claimed to offer a playback time of up to 6.5 hours and up to 28 hours with the case when the ANC function is on. With the ANC off, on a single charge, the earphones are said to offer a battery life of up to 10 hours and a total battery life of up to 44 hours with the case.


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REVIEW
  • Design / Comfort
  • Audio Quality
  • Battery Life
  • Value For Money
  • Good
  • Comfortable fit
  • IP55 dust and water resistance
  • Good battery life
  • LHDC codec support
  • Excellent companion app
  • Accurate slide touch controls
  • Bad
  • Slightly bass-heavy sound
 
KEY SPECS
Colour Blue
Headphone Type In-Ear
Microphone Yes
Connectivity True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Type Earphones
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • IP65 rated
  • Vibrant 120Hz QHD+ display
  • Excellent battery life
  • Fast wired and wireless charging
  • Smooth and bloatware-free software
  • Quality primary and telephoto cameras
  • Good for gaming
  • Bad
  • Minor quality issues
  • Ultra-wide angle camera could be better
  • Low light selfies are below average
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.82-inch
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Front Camera 32-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 64-megapixel + 48-megapixel
RAM 12GB, 16GB
Storage 256GB, 512GB
Battery Capacity 5400mAh
OS Android 14
Resolution 1440x3168 pixels
NEWS
REVIEW
  • Design
  • Display
  • Software
  • Performance
  • Battery Life
  • Camera
  • Value for Money
  • Good
  • Excellent display
  • Flagship-level performance
  • Superfast 100W charging
  • Good main rear camera
  • Bad
  • Overall average camera setup
  • No eSIM
 
KEY SPECS
Display 6.78-inch
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Front Camera 16-megapixel
Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel
RAM 8GB, 16GB
Storage 128GB, 256GB
Battery Capacity 5500mAh
OS Android 14
Resolution 2780x1264 pixels
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