The Redmi Buds 3 earbuds are now official, bringing a semi in-ear AirPods-style design, a Qualcomm QC3040 processor, and a total battery backup of 20 hours — all at a launch price of 199 Chinese Yuan (approximately Rs 2,300) in China.
Redmi Buds 3 Earbuds: Price and Availability
Redmi has set the retail price of the Redmi Buds 3 at 199 Chinese Yuan, which works out to roughly Rs 2,300. During the crowdfunding phase starting September 8 in China, the earbuds will be available at a discounted rate of 159 Chinese Yuan (approximately Rs 1,800). As of the launch announcement, Redmi has not confirmed an India release date or pricing for the Indian market. Interested buyers can keep an eye on the latest gadget launches for updates on India availability.
Specifications and Features of the Redmi Buds 3
The Redmi Buds 3 pack a 12 mm driver alongside Qualcomm's QC3040 chipset, which enables aptX Adaptive Audio Decoding. This technology delivers high-definition sound over Bluetooth while keeping latency as low as 95 milliseconds — a notable advantage for video playback and casual gaming.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Driver Size | 12 mm |
| Processor | Qualcomm QC3040 |
| Audio Codec | Qualcomm aptX Adaptive |
| Latency | 95 milliseconds |
| Microphones | 2 (one per earbud) |
| Earbud Battery Life | 5 hours per earbud |
| Total Battery Life | 20 hours (with charging case) |
| Quick Charge | 10 minutes = 1.5 hours playback |
| Earbud Weight | 4.5 g each |
| Price (retail) | 199 CNY (~Rs 2,300) |
| Price (crowdfunding) | 159 CNY (~Rs 1,800) |
Noise Cancellation and Call Quality
Each earbud houses one microphone, giving a combined two-microphone setup that supports Qualcomm's Clear Voice Capture (cVc) noise-cancellation technology. This is designed to reduce ambient noise during calls and improve voice clarity for the listener on the other end.
Touch Controls and Smart Pairing
The Redmi Buds 3 feature touch controls that handle music playback, call management, and track changes directly from the earbud surface. On the connectivity side, they pair automatically with flagship Redmi devices such as the Redmi K40 Pro. For phones running MIUI 12 or later, an automatic pairing popup appears before the connection is made, streamlining the setup experience.
Battery and Quick Charging
Each earbud delivers five hours of independent playback, and the charging case extends the total runtime to 20 hours. Quick charging is supported: just 10 minutes in the case is enough to provide 1.5 hours of listening time. At 4.5 grams per earbud, the buds are lightweight enough for extended wear sessions.
