More leaked Galaxy Buds 4 images show Samsung is going back to basics

It’s a tale as old as time. Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Buds 4 have leaked, almost a full week before the company’s launch event.

The Galaxy Buds 4 aren’t the only earbuds, or even devices, getting released at Samsung Unpacked. On February 25, the company is expected to debut the Galaxy S26 lineup, and the Buds and Buds Pro series are just the cherry on top.

According to newly leaked images from a retailer’s website, the Galaxy Buds 4 have nothing left to hide (via SammyGuru). Previous leaks have emerged with images showcasing the Galaxy Buds 4’s stemmed design, but nothing as well-rounded as this.

The leak shows off images of the buds themselves, as well as the case from different angles, and the Buds 4 inside the case while charging.

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The Galaxy Buds 4 will carry on some elements of the previous model’s design, like the stem. The stem is simplified without that triangular profile. In that change, though, they look a little cheaper than previous editions, reminiscent of late 2010s earbuds that you could find for $50 or less.

The buds will notably miss out on silicone eartips, though that wasn’t unexpected. The Pro model brings more comfortable eartips to the table. The images also show off the top microphone port, and it seems Samsung is going with a larger circular design than the slotted look in previous versions.

The case seems to look pretty nice, although familiar. It has a transparent lid that allows the Buds 4 to stay visible while charging. It takes on a traditional square look with a USB-C port on the back for charging. The little box looks similar to a design we saw before the Buds 3.

It looks like the vertical storage design is going away as this more familiar case comes back into play. Even with a stemmed design, it seems Samsung wants to bring back a build that gives the user some easier access to the earbuds.

The listing notes that the Galaxy Buds 3 will bring support for “two AI assistants,” though that likely means Bixby and Gemini. The details emphasize adaptive sound with 3D sound customization and head gesture controls. Water resistance is rated at IP55.

The leak is short on battery details other than a 24-hour total playing time, but rumors are circulating that they should offer a slightly smaller battery with similar life expectancy.

This comes as Samsung seems to have apparently removed traces of the previous Galaxy Buds 3 model in the US ahead of its launch event for the new version, according to reports from SamMobile. There’s no information on why this might be the case, but the timing is curious, as is the future of the more affordable Buds design over the Pro edition.

Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy Buds 4 on February 25 with the rest of the company’s big releases. The Buds 4 are rumored to stick with asimilar price tag to last year’s release.