Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE vs Redmi Buds 8 Pro
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| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE |  Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 12,000 | KSh 11,050 |
| Drivers | 1-way | Coaxial triple-driver acoustic system |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — up to 55 dB / 5 kHz |
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 8.5 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 33 hours total with case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP54 earbuds |
| Weight | 5g per earbud | 5.3 g per earbud |
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General
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Samsung | Redmi |
| Model | Galaxy Buds3 FE (SM-R420) | Redmi Buds 8 Pro (M2535E1) |
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | Black, Gray (White in some markets) | Glacier Blue, Obsidian Black, Cloud White |
Design
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5g per earbud | 5.3 g per earbud |
| Dimensions | 21.1 x 18.0 x 33.8mm per earbud (H x W x D) | 30.6 x 21.3 x 24.5 mm per earbud |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 6 hours per charge / Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 8.5 hours per charge / Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 8 hours per charge; up to 33 hours total with case |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C (charging case) |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 minutes provides up to 2 hours |
| Wireless Charging | — | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Multipoint Connection | Samsung Auto Switch on compatible Galaxy devices | Yes — dual-device connectivity |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | N/A - wireless audio connection |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | N/A - no audio cable |
| App Support | Galaxy Wearable app; newer Galaxy devices also expose controls in Quick Panel and device settings | Xiaomi Earbuds app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10 m |
Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Bixby | — |
| Sensors | Hall Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor | Head-tracking sensors |
| Special Features | Samsung Find | Google Fast Pair; dimensional audio; dual-device connectivity |
Audio
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 1-way | Coaxial triple-driver acoustic system |
| Audio Codecs | AAC, SBC, SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) | LDAC and standard Bluetooth codecs |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | Yes — up to 55 dB / 5 kHz |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Ambient Sound | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | Samsung 360 Audio | Dimensional audio with head tracking; Dolby Audio |
| Microphones | 6 microphones | Three microphones per earbud with AI call noise reduction |
| Audio Features | 24-bit Hi-Fi sound, six microphones | Hi-Res Audio Wireless; LDAC; triple-driver system |
Charging Case
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 24 hours total with ANC on; Up to 30 hours total with ANC off | Up to 33 hours total including earbuds |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 48.7 x 58.9 x 24.4mm (H x W x D) | 61.01 x 48.28 x 25.17 mm |
| Case Weight | 41.8g | 36.3 g |
| Case Features | 515mAh typical battery | 480 mAh battery and status indicator |
| Case Wireless Charging | — | No |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch, pressure/pinch and swipe controls | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP54 | IP54 earbuds |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | Silicone ear tips | Silicone ear tips, sizes S/M/L |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE | Redmi Buds 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Galaxy Buds3 FE earbuds | Redmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable not included | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - not included | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Three sets of silicone ear tips | Silicone ear tips, sizes S/M/L |
| Documentation | Quick Start Guide | User manual |
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