iQOO Buds Confirmed to Launch Alongside iQOO Z11 in India next Week

The iQOO Z11 India launch is scheduled for August 20, 2026, and the brand has now confirmed that the iQOO Buds are also debuting alongside the phone. The earbuds will focus on low-latency gaming and will be exclusively available via Amazon.

The promotional image posted by iQOO India's X account provides a closer first look at the design of the iQOO Buds. They sport a sleek, matte black charging case with the standard iQOO branding stamped on the front, accompanied by a small green LED battery indicator.

iQOO Buds launch poster with launch date and design

While the exact technical specifications of the earbuds are under wraps, the overall design with the black iQOO logo and inner lid suggests they could be rebranded as the iQOO TWS 5i launched in China back in April 2026.

For those unaware, the iQOO TWS 5i features 10 mm dynamic drivers and Bluetooth 5.4 with support for AAC and SBC codecs. The earbuds promise 50 hours of total battery life and sport a low-latency 42 ms gaming mode. They're also protected by an IP64 rating.

iQOO TWS 5i design from the front in black colourway — Image Credit: Vivo

The earbuds themselves feature a traditional in-ear stem design with silicone tips for a snug fit. With the tagline "Engineered for Every Beat", the brand says that the iQOO Buds are designed to handle everything from intense music listening to long gaming sessions.

The teaser also confirms the iQOO Buds will be available for purchase via Amazon India, but we can also expect them to be available via the iQOO India storefront. iQOO TWS 5i costs 95 Yuan in China (approximately Rs 1,300), so expect them to arrive on Indian shores for under Rs 2,000.

More information about the iQOO Buds should be revealed as we inch closer to the August 20, 2026 launch timeline. To reiterate, the iQOO Z11 launch date is also set for the same date, and it's expected to arrive with the Dimensity 7500 Turbo chipset. Until then, stay tuned.