Samsung’s upcoming flagship earbuds — the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro — are gearing up to launch alongside the Galaxy S26 series, and a new leak gives us the clearest look yet. For months, the buds have appeared in firmware traces and UI code, but fresh One UI 8.5 animations now fully reveal their redesigned hardware and a major feature upgrade that could set them apart from every rival.
A First Look at the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro Design
The new animations show the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro sporting a refined stem-style design. Samsung seems to be moving away from the sharp, triangular look of the Buds 3 Pro, shifting toward a sleeker, flatter stem. The iconic light bar appears to be gone, but pinch controls are still present.
Other major design changes include:
- Redesigned silicone tips
- A new charging case layout, where the buds lie flat instead of dropping in vertically
- A design style that may also carry over to the standard Galaxy Buds 4
If Samsung sticks to its earlier lineup strategy, the Buds 4 could inherit a similar aesthetic.
A Powerful New Feature: Head Gestures
Digging into the leaked One UI 8.5 code reveals Samsung’s newest standout feature: Head Gestures. While Sony and Google offer limited versions of this, Samsung’s implementation seems far more advanced.
With Head Gestures, users will be able to:
- Answer or reject calls by nodding or shaking their head
- Respond to notifications or stop them from being read aloud
- Dismiss alarms, timers, calendar alerts, and reminders
- Interact with AI using yes/no gestures
- Control certain features hands-free when touching the phone isn’t possible
This could be Samsung’s most intuitive control system yet.
More Features Revealed in the Leak
The animations also hint at several familiar premium features returning:
- 360° audio recording
- Adaptive Noise Control
- Find My Phone support
- Seamless pairing with phones and tablets
With a refined design, new case layout, and next-level gesture controls, the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro could be one of Samsung’s biggest upgrades in years.
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