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New code pulled from One UI 8.5 has revealed detailed images and feature notes for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro. The leak shows subtle design tweaks, a rethought charging case and a headline feature that could change how you interact with your buds: head gestures.
Stems are back — but with a sleeker profile
If you were hoping stems would disappear, this leak isn't for you: both the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro keep them. But Samsung is shifting the design away from the triangular stems of the Buds 3 generation toward a flatter, more refined shape. The result looks cleaner and less angular — a modest evolution rather than a radical redesign.
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No more "Blade Lights," and a smarter case
The "Blade Lights" from earlier renders appear to be absent. Instead, Samsung has redesigned the charging case so the earbuds lie flat inside. On the back you'll find a USB-C port and a button that appears to trigger a "Find your phone" function — press the case and the paired phone can emit a sound to help locate it. The opposite side of the charging port shows what looks like a speaker grille, which suggests the case itself may be able to play a sound.
Gestures you can nod to: Head Gestures arrive
The standout addition this generation is Head Gestures. Imagine answering a call by nodding, or shaking your head to reject a notification: the Buds 4 will reportedly let you trigger actions using simple head movements. Practical examples in the leak include:
- Nod to accept or shake to decline calls and certain notifications.
- Have notifications read aloud, then cancel reading with a shake.
- Dismiss alarms and timers with a quick head gesture.
- Answer yes/no prompts from the phone's AI assistant by nodding or shaking.
Those gestures join the physical controls on the stems, which continue to support squeeze and swipe inputs for playback and calls.
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Audio and connectivity upgrades
The leak lists several other improvements aimed at everyday usability and sound quality. Expect Adaptive Noise Control to manage ambient sound, 360° audio recording for wider capture, and faster pairing with phones and tablets. The charging case reportedly houses a slightly larger battery too, which should extend overall listening time.
When will Samsung announce them?
According to the most recent reports, Samsung could unveil the Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro alongside the Galaxy S26 family in late January, with an early-February retail launch following soon after — assuming the timeline holds. As always, leaks from UI code give a strong hint but aren’t the final word until Samsung makes it official.
Curious to try nodding your way through a phone call? These earbuds may turn a small head movement into a surprisingly useful shortcut.
Source: gsmarena
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