OnePlus Buds 3 spotted on BIS, India launch imminent

The flagship OnePlus' next-generation truly wireless earbuds may soon launch in India. The earphones in question are the OnePlus Buds 3, the latest sighting of which is on the Indian certification platform. So let's take a look.

OnePlus Buds 3 spotted at BIS
Back in September, Chinese smartphone maker Buds 3 was first spotted in a leak, which showed its design through renders and some of its key specifications. Following this, the OnePlus Buds 3 also surfaced on FCC certification. The FCC listing revealed the schematics and also revealed its battery capacity. The charging case of the OnePlus Buds houses a 520mAh battery pack, while the individual earbuds have a 58mAh battery unit.

Now, the high-end earbuds have been spotted at BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards), indicating that an Indian launch is imminent. The BIS database was listed with model number E509A. Unfortunately, the certification doesn't reveal any better details but it does confirm Indian availability. Based on our previous report, the Buds 3 will be equipped with a 10.4mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter (dual driver setup).

It will retain its in-ear design and offer 48dB of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). The earbuds have IP55 water and dust resistance, while the charging case has an IPX4 protection rating. Other notable features include Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast Pair, dual connection support, 9 hours of battery life with earbuds and a total of 33 hours of audio playback.