China: iQOO has expanded its wearable portfolio with the launch of the iQOO Watch 5 and iQOO TWS Air 3 in China. Announced alongside the iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ and iQOO Pad 5, the new devices are aimed at delivering premium features at accessible price points. The smartwatch boasts long battery life and health tracking, while the earbuds offer immersive audio with spatial sound and AI-powered noise reduction.
🔹 iQOO Watch 5: Smartwatch Highlights
Display: 1.43-inch 2.5D AMOLED panel with 466×466 resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 1,500 nits
OS: Runs on Blue OS 2.5
Battery Life: 505mAh battery offers up to 22 days of usage on a single charge
Sensors: Optical heart rate sensor, SpOâ‚‚ monitor, menstrual cycle tracker, sleep tracker with sleep quality scoring
Sports & Fitness: Supports over 100 sports modes, AI-guided running plans, and an eSports mode for gamers
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, NFC
Durability & Build: Weighs 32g, measures 45x45x11.4mm
Variants:
Bluetooth version: CNY 799 (~₹9,400)
eSIM variant: CNY 999 (~₹11,800)
Colours: Available in Haoyu Black, Hoshigaki White, and Pixel Blue
🔸 iQOO TWS Air 3: Earbuds Features
Audio: 12mm dynamic drivers with DeepX 3.0 stereo, Monster Sound effects, and spatial audio
Low Latency: Up to 44ms latency for smooth audio during gaming or streaming
Noise Reduction: AI-backed call noise cancellation
Battery Life:
Up to 10 hours playback per earbud
Up to 45 hours total playback with charging case
Build & Durability:
IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance
Each earbud: 30.01×19.04×17.95mm
Charging case: 56.8×48.3×24.4 mm
Total weight: 37g
Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0, supports AAC, SBC, and LC3 codecs
Price: CNY 99 (~₹1,100)
Colours: Ben Ting White and Hidden Yellow
🟡 Launch & Availability
While the devices are currently available only in China, iQOO is expected to announce global availability, including India, in the coming weeks. The aggressively priced TWS Air 3, in particular, could become a strong contender in the budget audio segment, while the Watch 5 may appeal to fitness and lifestyle users seeking long battery life and rich functionality.