Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Leak Reappears With Dummy Units Surface Online

Opening overview

Samsung is slated to host its Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, with broad expectation that the Galaxy S26 series will be announced alongside several new ecosystem products. The event is not officially confirmed for the new Buds lineup, but multiple leaks and listings point to the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro making an appearance. The information comes from retailer listings, tipster reports, and posts from tech channels that have circulated in recent days. In short, the Buds 4 family remains in the rumor mill ahead of the event, with no formal confirmation from Samsung at this time.

Industry observers note that retailers and enthusiasts have begun to reference the Buds 4 series in connection with the upcoming unpacked show. An Amazon India microsite reference and sightings by a tech blogger have contributed to the sense that a launch is imminent, although the company has not issued a formal confirmation about the buds or their exact launch date. The chatter is further supported by images circulated by TechTalkTV on social media, showing alleged dummy units of both Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro. These units are typically used for retail demonstrations and may reflect design choices under consideration by Samsung.

Design changes and leaked visuals

The leaked visuals describe a refreshed design for the Galaxy Buds 4 series, notably a flatter stem compared with the Galaxy Buds 3 family. In the white variant, the Buds 4 appear with a silver stem and an open-fit design that appears to omit traditional ear tips. The Buds 4 Pro, shown in black, retains the ear tips and is reported to carry a silver stem. In both cases the earbuds are designed to lie flat inside the charging case, with charging contacts positioned on the stem and a case button that is reportedly more oval in shape than in prior generations.

Specifically, the Buds 4 Pro is pictured with a black finish and a silver stem, retaining ear tips, while the Buds 4 is depicted in white with a silver stem and no visible ear tips, suggesting an open-fit configuration. The arrangement of the case appears to have caused the buds to lay horizontally rather than vertically while they are in their case (an obvious departure from previous models), which is consistent with a number of theories indicating that Samsung will be redesigning and reformatting the Buds 4 lineup from previous generations.

Speculation about specifications and anticipated prices for both the Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro suggest that both models will feature active noise cancellation (ANC), as well as potentially being more water-resistant with the Pro version than the Buds 4 version. Additionally, based on the information provided by those who leaked the Buds 4 Pro and Buds 4 models, the Buds 4 Pro are expected to have a total playback time of 26 hours and the Buds 4 will have a total playback time of 24 hours, depending on the use case. In terms of resilience, the Buds 4 Pro is said to carry an IP57 rating, while the standard Buds 4 may carry an IP55 rating. These details come from multiple sources and leaks rather than an official Samsung disclosure.

Pricing appears in euro terms from the leakage network, with the Buds 4 listed at around EUR 179 and the Buds 4 Pro at EUR 249. The values in local currency units are always approximate; there will be two colour options available for Buds 4: Black and White. For Buds 4 Pro, there may be limited availability of Apricot colout as well. A variant described as third in the lineup is anticipated to be exclusive to Samsung Online Store in some markets. While these figures come from leaks and listings rather than official confirmation, they provide a framework for what customers might expect when the devices launch.

For those tracking price and availability, the Buds 4 series entries are linked to the broader Galaxy Unpacked events and the ongoing replacement cycle for true wireless earbuds in the Samsung ecosystem. The information here relies on publicly available leaks, retailer references, and analyst-style reporting rather than confirmed Samsung press materials. If Samsung confirms the details at Unpacked, the company will provide official specifications, colors, and pricing. Until then, readers should regard these figures as provisional and subject to change.

Key specifications at a glance

• Galaxy Buds 4: white with silver stem, open-fit design, no ear tips (leaked), flat-stored in case
• Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: black with silver stem, ear tips retained, flat-stored in case
• Charging case: oval button at bottom, redesigned from circular button in prior gens
• Active noise cancellation: reportedly included on both models
• IP ratings: Buds 4 IP55, Buds 4 Pro IP57 (as reported by leaks)
• Battery life: Buds 4 up to 24 hours, Buds 4 Pro up to 26 hours (total)
• Colors: Buds 4 in black and white; Buds 4 Pro also in black, with potential Apricot option
• Pricing: Buds 4 around EUR 179; Buds 4 Pro around EUR 249 (rumored)

Context and next steps

The Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for February 25, and the broader context remains that Samsung has not officially confirmed the Buds 4 lineup at this stage. While a wide array of products from the Samsung Galaxy family may also be unveiled at the same time as Galaxy S23 devices, details on Galaxy Buds4 should only be assumed speculatively until Samsung has officially confirmed their existence. However, many images of dummy units have been made available to multiple retailers indicating that an announcement may occur soon; final product information such as specifications, availability, and price are still unknown until after Samsung's announcement during its Unpacked event or possibly later.

Officials involved said that product details often shift in the weeks leading up to a formal unveiling, and that retailers sometimes receive display units ahead of announcements. People familiar with the matter have indicated that the design cues seen in the leaks align with Samsung's ongoing strategy to refresh its audio lineup. Readers should monitor official channels for confirmation and for any updates on color options, feature sets such as active noise cancellation, and exact street prices once the company confirms the launch plans.

In the meantime, the leaked cues provide a framework for what to expect from the Buds 4 family, even as the exact specifications and pricing remain subject to Samsung’s confirmation. The next milestone is the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, after which Samsung is expected to disclose final product details and regional availability.