Non-Pro Galaxy Buds 4 design just got revealed

Leaked One UI 8.5 firmware has revealed several details about Samsung’s upcoming devices in recent weeks, from the Galaxy S26 series’ charging upgrade to the design of the next Galaxy Buds Pro. Now, another leak is giving us our first look at the standard Galaxy Buds 4, courtesy of the folks over at Android Authority.

If you’ve already seen the leaked images of the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, you won’t find many surprises here. The regular Galaxy Buds 4 look very similar to their Pro counterparts, which is to be expected. They feature a thin, flat stem with a mesh grille at the top, and similar to the Buds 3 lineup, the non-Pro model doesn't have silicone tips for a more comfortable and snug fit.

The Buds 3 Pro also stood out thanks to Samsung’s “Blade Lights” on the stem, but that distinction is disappearing with this generation. Neither Buds 4 model will feature those lights, which is a rather disappointing change and shows that Samsung lacks a clear long-term design direction.

It was previously revealed that the charging case is also getting a redesign for the Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro. Or, more accurately, Samsung is returning to the older case style used before the Buds 3 series. The earbuds will once again slot in horizontally instead of vertically, an objectively better layout that makes them easier to place, remove, and secure.

The Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro are also taking an unconventional path to launch. They will arrive more than a year after the Buds 3 series. The Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro debuted in July 2024; the new models are slated for an early 2026 launch alongside Samsung's next flagship Galaxy S smartphone.