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TL;DR
- Samsung is rumored to launch the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro alongside the Galaxy S26 later this month.
- The earbuds are likely to feature a practical, stable design to avoid the Galaxy Buds 3’s quality issues.
- The Buds 4 series might also cost the same as the Buds 3 did at launch.
Unlike its smartphones, Samsung refreshes its flagship earbuds once every two years. That means the successor to the Galaxy Buds 3 series should launch sometime this year. While Samsung typically launches earbuds alongside its foldables at mid-year, it may release the Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro earlier than usual, alongside the Galaxy S26 series later this month. And, the chief focus for these flagship earbuds would be reliability.
According to industry sources cited by Korea’s ET News, Samsung’s efforts with the upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 series aim to regain consumer trust. The Galaxy Buds 3’s launch was marred by widespread reliability issues, including poor build quality, visible gaps in the earbuds, and fragile earbuds that ripped easily (here are some more specific ones). These issues forced Samsung to halt sales immediately after the July 2024 release and focus on fixing them.
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For the charging case, Samsung is expected to return to a flat-bed design, with earbuds lying horizontally rather than in AirPods-like vertical slots. Samsung is also expected to add a Find My Phone button to summon your phone from the earbuds. These changes have been leaked for the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, and it’s unclear whether the standard variant will also feature them.
The stems on the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are likely to support pinch controls for play/pause and volume. Not just that, you will also be able to nod your head to accept or reject calls, dismiss alerts, or interact with the smart assistant.
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