Samsung is gearing up for a big audio refresh early next year. The company is expected to unveil the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro alongside the Galaxy S26 series, and thanks to newly surfaced leaks, we now have a clear idea of what’s coming. From redesigned stems to smart head gestures and an upgraded charging case, the next-gen Galaxy Buds lineup is shaping up to be one of Samsung’s biggest earbud upgrades yet.
Refined Design: Flatter Stems, More Compact Fit
Last year’s Galaxy Buds 3 series embraced a stem-style design similar to Apple’s AirPods. With the Buds 4 lineup, Samsung is taking that concept further by flattening the stems instead of using the triangular shape from the Buds 3 series. This small but meaningful change should make gesture controls more precise and natural.
Renders spotted by Android Authority within One UI 8.5 confirm that the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro will be more compact, rounder, and ergonomic than their predecessors. Samsung has reportedly removed the Blade Light LED effects, opting for a cleaner, more minimal aesthetic.
A Better Charging Case—Finally
One of the biggest usability issues with the Buds 3 series was their vertical charging case, which had to be held upright when opened. Samsung is fixing that with the Buds 4 lineup by switching back to a horizontal case design, similar to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
This makes it easier to:
- Drop the earbuds into the case
- Remove them quickly
- Keep the case stable on flat surfaces
The case also includes:
- A side button near the USB-C port that lets users double-click to ring their paired phone
- A small speaker slit, believed to help users find the case if misplaced
Head Gestures: A Brand-New Feature
The standout addition for the Galaxy Buds 4 series is head gesture recognition, a feature aimed at hands-free convenience. Users will be able to nod or shake their head to perform quick actions such as:
- Saying “yes” or “no” to AI assistants
- Dismissing alarms, calendar alerts, and reminders
- Accepting or rejecting calls
- Controlling hands-free notifications
- Managing timers and quick tasks
This brings the Buds 4 lineup closer to futuristic, intuitive audio controls.
More Intelligent Features for Everyday Use
Additional animations and UI hints found in One UI 8.5 reveal that the Galaxy Buds 4 and 4 Pro will support:
- 360 Audio (for immersive sound)
- Adaptive Noise Control
- Phone Locator features
- Quick Pairing with Galaxy phones and tablets
Together, these upgrades position the Buds 4 series as a significantly more capable and polished successor to the Buds 3 lineup.
A Big Step Forward After a Mixed Reaction to Buds 3
When Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro, many users felt the company was leaning too heavily into the AirPods aesthetic with minimal innovation. The upcoming Buds 4 series appears to correct that course.
With better ergonomics, a smarter charging case, powerful gesture controls, and major smart features, Samsung is clearly setting the stage for one of its strongest wireless earbud generations yet.
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