Realme has launched the Buds T500 Pro truly wireless earbuds in India at a price of Rs 2,799. The earbuds feature 12.4mm titanium-plated drivers, up to 50dB adaptive noise cancellation, and a claimed total battery life of 56 hours with the charging case.
The Buds T500 Pro was released in India on April 16, 2026, and the first sale began on April 23, 2026, at 12 PM IST. The earbuds are available through Realme’s official website, Flipkart, Amazon, Myntra, and offline stores.
Price and Availability
The Realme Buds T500 Pro carries an MRP of Rs 4,299 but is listed at a discounted price of Rs 2,799. During the first sale period from April 23 to April 26, a Rs 200 discount brought the effective price down to Rs 2,599.
As of September 2026, the earbuds are listed on Realme’s official store at Rs 3,199. On Amazon India, the Orange Mint and Chocolate variants are also priced at Rs 3,199. Croma lists the Liquor Chocolate variant under model number RMA2502.
The earbuds are available in three standard colour options: Lemon Cola, Orange Mint, and Chocolate. The Chocolate variant is also referred to as Liquor Chocolate by some retailers.
Harry Potter Edition
Realme launched a Harry Potter Edition of the Buds T500 Pro on September 21, 2026, priced at Rs 6,999. The special edition comes in a Magic Brown finish with a textured leather charging case stamped with a Hogwarts crest and a ‘Welcome to Hogwarts’ message.
The Harry Potter Edition was available for purchase starting September 22, 2026, at 12 PM IST through Flipkart and Realme’s official website. The earbuds come in a collector’s gift set featuring customized brown earbuds, a miniature trunk-style charging case, and a knitted cross-body strap.
The special edition retains the same core specifications as the standard model, including 12.4mm drivers, 50dB adaptive ANC, LHDC 5.0 support, and up to 56 hours of total battery life.
Specifications and Features
The Buds T500 Pro is equipped with a 12.4mm titanium-plated dynamic driver. The earbuds support Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification and the LHDC 5.0 codec for high-quality audio transmission up to 24-bit and 96kHz.
The active noise cancellation system offers up to 50dB depth with a 5,000Hz ultra-wide frequency range. Realme states the ANC uses a real-time AI system that adapts based on ear fit and surroundings.
For calls, the earbuds feature a six-microphone setup with AI-based noise reduction. The system uses intelligent signal fusion with talk, feed-forward, and feed-back microphones.
The earbuds support Bluetooth 6.1 and can connect to up to three devices simultaneously. A 45ms low-latency mode is available for gaming and video playback. The Buds T500 Pro also includes Real-time AI face-to-face translation support.
Each earbud weighs 4.5 grams and carries an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance. The charging case weighs 42 grams and includes a lanyard for carrying.
Battery Life
Realme claims up to 13.5 hours of single-charge playback with ANC off using AAC codec, and up to 56 hours total with the charging case. With ANC enabled, single-charge playback is claimed at up to 8 hours and total playback at up to 33 hours.
With LHDC codec active, playback is claimed at up to 9 hours without ANC and 5.5 hours with ANC. The earbuds pack 62mAh batteries, while the charging case has a 530mAh unit.
Charging takes about one hour for the earbuds and two hours for the case via USB Type-C. Fast charging support provides up to 10 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge.
Design and App
The Buds T500 Pro features a compact, candy box-inspired rectangular charging case. The stem-style earbuds use soft silicone tips, with two additional sizes (small and large) included in the box.
The Realme Link app provides access to EQ settings, noise control modes, gesture customization, game mode, and MindFlow Mode. MindFlow Mode offers ambient sounds including Warm Sunrise, Summer Seashore, Nighttime Camping, and White Noise.
The app is available on both Android and iOS. Users must log in to a Realme account to access the full feature set.
Protective Cases
Third-party silicone protective cases for the Buds T500 Pro are available from multiple brands on Amazon India and Flipkart. The AloGear Silicone Case is priced at Rs 236.55 and includes a heavy-duty carabiner with an LED-visible design.
The Anvique Silicone Press and Release Case is available on Flipkart with a keychain hook and cutouts for easy charging access. Cases are offered in multiple colours including black, yellow, blue, red, green, and white.
