TL; DR
- Realme Buds Air8 Pro and Watch S5 will launch in India on May 22.
- The Buds Air8 Pro offers 55dB ANC, dual DAC drivers, and 50-hour battery life.
- The Watch S5 promises 20-day battery life and built-in five-system GPS.
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer realme is gearing up for a busy launch in India. It will launch the Buds Air8 Pro TWS earbuds and the Watch S5 smartwatch in India on May 22, 2026. These devices are joining the realme 16T 5G as part of what shapes up to be the brand’s most significant single-day launches in a while.
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| Feature | Buds Air8 Pro | Watch S5 |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancellation | Up to 55dB Adaptive ANC (5,000Hz Bandwidth) | — |
| Drivers / Display | 11mm + 6mm Dual DAC Drivers | 1,500-nit AOD with Smart Night Vision |
| Audio | LHDC, Hi-Res Audio Wireless | — |
| Microphones | 6-Mic System with Bone-Conduction VPUs | — |
| AI Features | NEXTAi (Ask AI + AI Translator) | One-Touch AI Voice Assistant |
| Health / Tracking | AI Call Noise Cancellation | AI-Powered 24/7 Health Monitoring |
| Sports / Modes | — | 110 Sports Modes |
| GPS | — | Built-in, 5 GNSS Systems |
| Water Resistance | — | 5ATM (Swimming Compatible) |
| Battery Life | Up to 50 Hours Total Playback | Up to 20 Days |
| Multi-Device | 3-Device Simultaneous Connection | — |
realme Buds Air8 Pro: What Do We Know?
The Buds Air8 Pro will offer 55dB of adaptive noise cancellation, which automatically adjusts based on the level of noise in the surroundings. This will not only be more effective for users on a daily commute or professional scenario use cases, but also have an edge over the fixed ANC earbuds available in the market.
For audio, the earbuds are equipped with a dual-DAC driver configuration, which consists of an 11mm and a 6mm unit working together. The earbuds are also certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless and LHDC codec support, for those into high-fidelity wireless playback. To improve call quality, the brand is going with a six-microphone setup supported by bone conduction VPU sensors.
Realme’s Buds Air8 Pro are rated to provide up to 50 hours of total playback (including recharges from the case). Additional features include multi-device connection (up to three) and NEXTAi integration (with features like the Ask AI function and AI Translator).
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realme Watch S5: Key Features
The realme Watch S5 focuses on battery endurance and outdoor utility. It sports a 1,500-nit display that supports always-on display and comes with a smart night vision mode. There’s 5ATM of water resistance, along with built-in GPS with five GNSS systems for accurate route tracking.
With the smartwatch, the company claims to offer a 20-day battery life on a single charge, and if the figure holds up in real-world usage, it would place the device above most competitors at this price. For comprehensive fitness tracking, the device features 110 sports modes and an AI-driven health monitoring system.
Full specifications and pricing for both devices should be unveiled on May 22, 2026, along with the official launch.
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