Samsung Galaxy Buds4 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
5 questions both answer, side by side. Every answer is backed by the dated sources at the bottom.
Side by side
Can earbuds translate a conversation live?
With a Galaxy AI phone, Samsung's Interpreter translates face-to-face conversations through Galaxy Buds4: you hear it in the earbuds and read it on the phone.
Good to know: Needs a compatible Samsung Galaxy phone on One UI 6.1.1 or later.
Galaxy Buds4 Pro with Interpreter translate face-to-face conversations in 22 languages: you hear the other person, and your words appear on your phone.
Good to know: Needs a Galaxy phone with Galaxy AI.
Can earbuds translate a phone call?
Using the Samsung Phone app on a Galaxy S26, Galaxy Buds4 deliver real-time call translation in 22 languages.
Good to know: Galaxy S26 series only, per Samsung's page.
With the Samsung Phone app on a Galaxy S26, Galaxy Buds4 Pro deliver real-time translation of calls into your ear.
Good to know: Galaxy S26 series named for calls; 22 languages.
Can you talk to an AI assistant through your earbuds?
Samsung lists Gemini and Bixby as the AI assistants on Galaxy Buds4.
Good to know: Gemini requires a Google Gemini account.
Samsung says Galaxy Buds4 Pro work with Google Gemini and Bixby for hands-free help, and lists voice commands on the Pro model.
Good to know: Samsung's description; its comparison page doesn't list which phones are needed.
How long do AI earbuds last on a charge?
Samsung rates Galaxy Buds4 at 5 hours with ANC on (6 off) and 24 hours with the case.
Good to know: Maker's figures.
Galaxy Buds4 Pro play 6 hours with noise cancellation (7 without), and 26 hours in total with the case (30 without).
Good to know: Maker's figures.
Which phone do translation earbuds need?
Samsung says Galaxy Buds4 support Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Live Translate when paired with compatible Samsung Galaxy devices.
Good to know: On other phones these AI features aren't available.
Interpreter on Galaxy Buds4 Pro needs a Galaxy phone with Galaxy AI on One UI 6.1.1 or later; call translation uses a Galaxy S26.
Good to know: Other Android phones can use the earbuds, but not Galaxy AI translation.
How we know (4 sources)
US Galaxy Buds4 page and Samsung's comparison table (read Oct 24, 2026): from $179.99. Play time 5 hours in the earbuds with ANC on (6 off), 24 hours with the case. AI assistant: Gemini and Bixby. Live Translate in 22 languages on calls through the Samsung Phone app on a Galaxy S26, and Interpreter for face-to-face conversations with a Galaxy AI phone on One UI 6.1.1 or later. Galaxy AI features such as Interpreter and Live Translate need a compatible Samsung Galaxy device.
Read the sourceSamsung UK support page comparing Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Buds4, Buds3 Pro and Buds3 (updated Apr 3, 2026; read Oct 24, 2026). It describes Gemini and Bixby integration for hands-free help; the spec table lists AI access (Bixby/Gemini) on all four, voice commands on Buds4 Pro but not Buds4, and head gestures on both Buds4 models. No phone requirements on the page.
Read the sourceSamsung's Galaxy Buds comparison table (read Oct 23, 2026): Galaxy Buds4 Pro play time 6 hours in the earbuds with ANC on (7 off) and 26 hours in total with the case (30 with ANC off); talk time 4.5 hours (20 with the case).
Read the sourceUS Galaxy Buds4 Pro page (read Oct 22, 2026): from $249.99. Interpreter and Live Translate in 22 languages: real-time translation in your ear on calls through the Samsung Phone app on a Galaxy S26, or face-to-face with your words shown on the phone for the other person. Interpreter needs a Galaxy AI phone on One UI 6.1.1 or later; basic Galaxy AI features are free.
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