This is the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will be similar to its predecessor.
Just when the year was closing on a quiet note for audio tech, Samsung’s upcoming earbuds lineup—Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro—have suddenly managed to fire up the internet. A series of new battery and design leaks has stirred the entire tech community, sparking excitement, debates, and plenty of memes across X, Reddit, and YouTube.
| Feature | Galaxy Buds 4 (Rumoured) | Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (Rumoured) |
|---|---|---|
| Earbud Battery | 42 mAh (reduced from 48 mAh on Buds 3) | 57 mAh (up from 53 mAh on Buds 3 Pro) |
| Charging Case Battery | ~515–530 mAh (minor 3% boost) | ~515–530 mAh (similar small boost) |
| Design | New flatter stem design, open-fit style | Flatter stem, premium finish with silicone tips |
| Case Style | Horizontal, buds lie flat | Horizontal, buds lie flat |
| Controls | Standard touch controls | Head Gestures (nod/shake), advanced pinch/hold gestures |
| Special Features | Updated ANC expected, Galaxy AI integration | Improved ANC, Interpreter Mode upgrades, enhanced mic system |
| Build & Finish | Brushed metal accent, mesh grille for airflow | Premium metal finish, upgraded microphone grilles |
| Expected Launch | Early 2026 | Early 2026 |
These specifications are based on leaks and rumours.
NEWS: Smaller Battery for Buds 4, Slight Boost for Buds 4 Pro
Recent certification leaks have revealed something that came as a surprise: Samsung is believed to be reducing the battery capacity on the standard Galaxy Buds 4, dropping it from 48 mAh on the Buds 3 to 42 mAh per earbud. On paper, this seems like a downgrade—and social platforms didn’t take much time to react to this. Some users joked that Samsung has entered its “minimalist battery era.”
On the other hand, the premium Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro sees a minor bump to 57 mAh per bud from Early reports also indicate that the charging case for both has received only a marginal capacity boost of about 3% or so, which might not make any dramatic difference in normal daily usage.
Still, analysts expect Samsung’s software optimizations to compensate for these small changes, and efficiency improvements, better codec management, and smarter ANC tuning could still deliver the same real-world endurance.
This is the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. The Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will be similar to its predecessor.
The Story: A Redesign That Signals Samsung’s New Direction
The story gets far more interesting beyond the battery numbers, though, especially about design: Leaked renders and firmware strings show both models shifting to a flatter, more polished stem-style design, moving away from that round, bean-like profile Samsung was once known for. The brushed metal accents and mesh grille—supposedly for airflow and upgraded mics—give the buds a premium, almost AirPods-meets-Galaxy hybrid identity.
Another twist? Samsung may revert back to a horizontal charging case, which sees the buds rest flat rather than insert vertically, as with the Buds 3 series. This falls in line with compact, pocket-friendly cases becoming the leading trend in today’s market.
And then there are the features that sound straight out of a sci-fi script. Head Gestures – nod to accept calls and shake to decline. Interpreter Mode upgrades are driven by pinch-and-hold gestures. Improved access controls.
If true, this suggests Samsung wants the Buds 4 series to feel like a natural extension of Galaxy AI—especially with the S26 series expected early next year.
Also Read: ‘AirPods Pro vs Galaxy Buds FE: Which One’s Better in 2025? ‘
Social Media Buzz: Mixed Reactions but High Curiosity
Tech Twitter—or X, rather—is divided: modern design and gesture features aside, some users are calling it “Samsung’s most stylish earbuds yet”; others are taking issue with the base Buds 4’s smaller battery, saying things like, “So we’re paying more for less mAh? Bold move, Samsung.”
Meanwhile, YouTube creators are readying “Everything We Know About the Buds 4” videos, and Reddit threads are filling with speculation about ANC improvements, codec support, and pricing. What’s clear is that the Buds 4 lineup is already trending, even months before launch.
