🎧 A new round of leaks ahead of Samsung’s next launch event points to a more “back to basics” look for the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The case also appears to change direction, shifting from a vertical orientation to a horizontal one 43.
Several reports say the earbuds themselves borrow more heavily from Apple’s AirPods Pro silhouette than previous Galaxy Buds generations, with images and renders now circulating widely online 34.
On the feature side, one report highlights a potential gap compared with Apple’s newest AirPods lineup: a “much-wanted” AirPods 4 feature that may not come to Samsung’s next buds. For now, that’s based on leaks—not an official spec sheet 1.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 leak suggests they could be missing a much-wanted AirPods 4 feature [techradar.com] (2026-02-16)
- More leaked Galaxy Buds 4 images show Samsung is going back to basics - 9to5Google [google.com] (2026-02-16)
- The Galaxy Buds 4 Leak Again And Samsung Isn't Even Trying To Hide The AirPods Influence [androidheadlines.com] (2026-02-16)
- More leaked Galaxy Buds 4 images show Samsung is going back to basics [9to5google.com] (2026-02-16)
Highlights
- In the box: Leak images suggest Samsung may include a USB‑C cable, but not a wall adapter, for both models 3.
- Fit options: Leaked details for the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro point to interchangeable ear tips designed to improve fit 3.
- Leak trail: The latest renders appear to match earlier images and show nearly every angle of both models, hinting that the design has stayed consistent across multiple leak waves 34.
- Retail hints: A Google News roundup points to a claimed retail listing that surfaced alongside images and feature callouts for the Buds 4 Pro 2.
Perspectives
9to5Google: The outlet describes the latest leak as Samsung “going back to basics,” citing the steady stream of pre-launch images and the apparent change in case design 4.
TechRadar: TechRadar says the leak hints Samsung may skip a popular AirPods 4 feature, which could become a meaningful difference if it holds up 1.
Android Headlines: Android Headlines argues Samsung isn’t hiding the AirPods-like influence, and says the new renders (credited to an X user) show essentially every angle while matching earlier Buds 4 imagery that appeared online 3.