iQOO has launched a new pair of budget wireless earbuds in China, called the iQOO TWS 5i. It comes with long battery life and a few gaming-focused sound features.

Just like the TWS 3i, the successor uses 10mm drivers. The earbuds support iQOO’s in-house “Monster Sound” audio processing, which are designed to adjust audio depending on the type of game being played. Spatial audio support is included as well, with multiple sound modes for games, movies, and general media playback.

The company says the earbuds can achieve as low as 42ms latency over Bluetooth 5.4, which should help reduce noticeable audio delay in fast-paced games like shooters or racing titles.

Physically, the TWS 5i keeps things lightweight. Each earbud weighs around 4.2 grams, so comfort seems to be a major priority here, especially for longer gaming sessions or daily use.

Battery life looks surprisingly solid for the price segment too. iQOO claims up to 11.5 hours of playback on a single charge, with the charging case extending total usage to around 50 hours. Talk time is rated slightly lower at about seven hours.

The earbuds also come with AI-based call noise reduction, IP54 dust and splash resistance, and support for connecting to two devices at the same time.

Of course, some compromises are still there. Features like active noise cancellation are missing, which is not surprising considering the pricing. iQOO seems to be focusing more on the basics that matter most to casual gamers and everyday users rather than trying to compete directly with more expensive earbuds.

At 119 yuan, the TWS 5i feels positioned more as a practical daily pair with gaming perks rather than a pair of earbuds focused heavily on sound quality. But as strong battery life remains to be the most important aspect in the budget segment, the TWS 5i could end up attracting quite a bit of attention among younger users and mobile gamers.

Pricing:

The TWS 5i is priced at 119 yuan in China, which is roughly equivalent to €15 or ₹1,700 at current exchange rates, and is already available for purchase. As of now, iQOO has not announced any plans to launch the earbuds internationally.

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Starting today, iQOO has started receiving pre-orders for its upcoming flagship smartphone, the iQOO 15T, in China. Alongside the phone, the company has also opened reservations for the iQOO Pad 6 Pro tablet and iQOO TWS 5i earbuds. While the official teaser images only reveal a glimpse of the products and promotional offers, recent leaks have already painted a fairly detailed picture of what users can expect from the new lineup.

iQOO 15T: What to expect

The teaser image shared by iQOO highlights the slim profile of the iQOO 15T and hints at a large rear camera module. The company is also offering multiple pre-order benefits in China, including extended warranty support, battery-related benefits and trade-in offers. Apart from this, the teaser does not confirm hardware specifications yet.

However, known tipster Digital Chat Station recently shared an alleged image of the phone’s rear panel, suggesting that the iQOO 15T may borrow its design language from the iQOO 15 Ultra. The image revealed a square camera module paired with a flat metal frame. On the front, the smartphone is expected to offer a 6.83-inch 2K flat display with a 144Hz refresh rate and an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint scanner.

The iQOO 15T is also tipped to arrive with MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 9500 chipset, which is expected to be based on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process. In terms of optics, leaks suggest a 200-megapixel Samsung HP5 primary camera with OIS support and full-pixel autofocus.

The device is also rumoured to support 8K video recording. Battery details point towards an 8,000mAh unit with support for 100W wired fast charging. Other expected features include Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, IP68 and IP69 ratings, and an X-axis linear motor.

iQOO Pad 6 Pro, TWS 5i incoming

Alongside the smartphone, iQOO has also teased the iQOO Pad 6 Pro in a green color option. The teaser image confirms a slim design with a circular dual-camera setup at the back. The company is also promoting accessory and exchange-related offers for early buyers.

As per recent reports, the tablet may feature a 13.2-inch 4K LCD display and could run on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. It is also expected to offer up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, along with a 13,000mAh battery supporting 90W fast charging. This device is likely to be similar to the Vivo Pad 6 Pro, which debuted in March in China.

The iQOO TWS 5i earbuds have also surfaced through official teaser images, revealing an in-ear design with stem-style earbuds and a black-and-gold charging case. The teaser mentions up to 50 hours of battery life and 42ms low-latency gaming mode.

At present, there’s no telling whether these devices will be released globally.

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