Highlights
- Realme Buds Air 8 launched featuring dual-driver audio, Hi-Res certification, 55dB ANC, AI-powered translation tools, 58-hour battery life and IP55 durability.
- Realme Pad 3 launched with Android 16 with Realme UI 7.0, 2.8K 120Hz display, Dimensity 7300-Max, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, quad speakers with Dolby Audio and 12,200mAh battery.
Alongside the launch of the Realme 16 Pro 5G series in India today, Realme has expanded its other product lineup as well. The Chinese company has introduced Realme Buds Air 8 true wireless earbuds and the Realme Pad 3 tablet. Here’s more on both new launches.
Realme Buds Air 8 – Key Features
Realme Buds Air 8.
The Realme Buds Air 8 are equipped with an 11mm + 6mm dual-driver setup that uses a high-purity diaphragm and an independent tweeter to deliver layered audio output. The earbuds support Hi-Res Audio certification and LHDC 5.0, enabling high-resolution wireless audio with sampling rates of up to 96kHz.
Additional audio enhancements include the NextBass algorithm for improved low frequencies, along with 3D Spatial and Dynamic Audio. This feature relies on HRTF-based processing to create a wider and more immersive soundstage and can be customised through the realme Link app.
In terms of noise control, the Buds Air 8 offer up to 55dB ultra-depth active noise cancellation. This is combined with ear canal adaptive and real-time adaptive noise cancellation, which adjusts performance based on ear shape and surrounding noise to maintain comfort and effectiveness. Call quality is handled by a six-microphone system with three microphones on each earbud, designed to improve voice clarity while reducing background noise.
The earbuds also come with smart AI-powered features under the Ear-by AI Assistant including AI Live Translator, AI Face-to-Face Translator, and Ask AI powered by Google Gemini. These features allow users to perform tasks such as translation, weather checks, and general information queries via the companion app.
Battery life is rated at up to 58 hours of total playback with the charging case under standard conditions. Realme claims the earbuds can retain around 80 percent battery health even after 1,000 charging cycles. Connectivity and durability features include USB Type-C charging, IP55 dust and water resistance, a 45ms low-latency gaming mode, Bluetooth 5.4, support for connecting up to three devices simultaneously, and Swift Pair for quick pairing with compatible PCs.
Realme Buds Air 8 – Price and Availability
The Realme Buds Air 8 are available in Master Gold, Master Purple, and Master Grey colour options. While the earbuds have been officially unveiled, sales will begin on January 16, 2026, through the Realme India website, Flipkart, Amazon India, and other major retail platforms.
The earbuds are priced at ₹3,799 with an additional flat ₹200 discount offered as part of the launch promotion.
Realme Pad 3 – Key Features
Realme Pad 3.
The Realme Pad 3 runs on Android 16-based Realme UI 7.0 and features a 1.61-inch 2.8K display with a resolution of 2,000 x 2,800 pixels. The screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate, offering up to 500 nits of typical brightness and covering 96 percent of the NTSC colour gamut.
Powering the tablet is the octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max chipset, built on a 4nm process, paired with an Arm Mali-G615 GPU. The tablet comes with 8GB of RAM and is offered in 128GB and 256GB storage variants with storage expansion supported up to 2TB via a microSD card slot.
For photography and video calls, the Realme Pad 3 includes an 8-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual-band WLAN.
The tablet is also equipped with sensors such as an ambient light sensor, accelerometer, e-compass, and hall sensor. Audio is handled by quad speakers with Dolby Audio support, and security features include a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
The tablet is backed by a 12,200mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging along with 6.5W reverse charging. In terms of design, the Realme Pad 3 measures 6.6mm in thickness and weighs approximately 578 grams.
Realme Pad 3 – Price and Availability
The Realme Pad 3 is priced at Rs. 26,999 for the Wi-Fi variant with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The 5G versions are priced at Rs. 29,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model and Rs. 31,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant. The tablet is available in Champagne Gold and Space Grey colour options.
Sales of the Realme Pad 3 will begin on January 16 at 12pm IST via the Realme website, official Realme stores, and Flipkart. As part of the launch offers, Realme is providing a Rs. 2,000 bank discount for eligible customers.
FAQs
Q1. What are the key audio features of the Realme Buds Air 8?
Answer. They feature an 11mm + 6mm dual-driver setup, Hi-Res Audio certification, LHDC 5.0, NextBass algorithm, 3D Spatial Audio, and up to 55dB active noise cancellation.
Q2. What smart features are included in the Realme Buds Air 8?
Answer. The earbuds come with AI-powered tools such as AI Live Translator, AI Face-to-Face Translator, and Ask AI powered by Google Gemini.
Q3. What is the battery life of the Realme Buds Air 8?
Answer. They offer up to 58 hours of total playback with the charging case and retain around 80% battery health after 1,000 charging cycles.
Q4. What are the specifications of the Realme Pad 3 display and performance?
Answer. The tablet has a 2.8K 120Hz display, powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Max chipset, with 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage, and 2TB expansion support.