Battery life
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Up to 36 hours with the case
- Soundcore P25i
- Up to 30 hours with the case
Headphones comparison
Redmi Buds 6 Play vs Soundcore P25i
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Redmi Buds 6 Play
KSh 1,770In Stock | 02  Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds
KSh 2,220In Stock |
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Redmi Buds 6 ActiveKSh 2,570
Soundcore R50i True Wireless EarbudsKSh 2,220
Our quick verdict
Choose the Redmi Buds 6 Play if you want up to 36 hours with the charging case, Bluetooth 5.4 and a lighter build (3.6 g each). Choose the Soundcore P25i if you want longer rated battery life (10 hours per charge).
Connections
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Bluetooth 5.4 connection
- Soundcore P25i
- Bluetooth 5.3 connection
Controls
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Touch controls for playback
- Soundcore P25i
- Touch controls you can customise
Fit
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds
- Soundcore P25i
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes
Weight
- Redmi Buds 6 Play
- 3.6 g per earbud
- Soundcore P25i
- About 4.6 g per earbud
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Rated for up to 36 hours in total with the charging case.
- Newer Bluetooth 5.4.
- Lighter: 3.6 g each.
- Connection: Bluetooth 5.4.
Soundcore P25i
- Rated for up to 10 hours per charge.
- Connection: Bluetooth wireless audio.
What matters most to you?
Neither has noise cancellation for listening.
Redmi Buds 6 Play
- True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds.
- 3.6 g per earbud.
- Up to 36 hours with the case.
- Touch Control.
- Bluetooth 5.4.
- Works with the Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- Ten minutes for up to three hours.
- 10mm Dynamic.
- Xiaomi Earbuds app.
- Charging case.
- Protective charging case.
Soundcore P25i
- Replaceable ear tips in three sizes.
- About 4.6 g per earbud.
- Up to 10 hours per charge; up to 30 hours with the case.
- Customisable touch controls for supported playback, tracks, calls and voice assistant.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
- Works with the Soundcore app.
- Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions.
- 10mm dynamic drivers.
- Soundcore app.
- Compact charging case with attached carrying strap.
- Attached carrying strap, status indicator.
Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
General
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Redmi | Soundcore |
| Model | Buds 6 Play | A3949Z11 |
| Announced | 2024 | — |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds |
| Color | White; Pink; Black; Blue | Black |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.6g (Per Earbud), 32.8g (Case) | Approximately 4.6g per earbud /47g including case |
| Dimensions | 20.6 × 14.5 × 22mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 7.5 hours; up to 36 hours with charging case | Up to 10h earbuds / 30h total with case; actual use varies |
| Fast Charging | Ten minutes for up to three hours; charging case at least 35% | Ten minutes provides up to two hours under stated conditions |
| Charging Port | USB-C on charging case | USB-C on case |
| Charging Time | — | Up to two hours; Anker Japan: approximately 1.5h earbuds / 2h case |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth wireless audio |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | Up to 10m in open space without obstacles | Up to 10m under suitable conditions |
| App Support | Xiaomi Earbuds app; five EQ presets and touch-control settings | soundcore app; 22 EQ presets, custom EQ, Game Mode, Find Device, custom touch controls and firmware updates |
| Connector | — | USB-C charging on case; Bluetooth audio |
Features
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Special Features | Android (Google Fast Pair) & iOS | App EQ; Game Mode; audible Find Device for connected earbud; mono listening; attached case strap |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 10mm Dynamic | 10mm dynamic drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Impedance | 16Ω | 16Ω |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No — call noise reduction is separate from listening ANC | No ANC listening mode; AI processing supports calls |
| Microphones | AI Noise Reduction for Calls | Two microphones with AI call processing |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC and AAC |
| Audio Features | — | BassUp; 22 EQ presets and custom EQ; Game Mode |
Charging Case
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging case | Compact charging case with attached carrying strap |
| Case Battery Life | Included in the total battery-life figures above | Up to 30h total including earbuds |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C; input 5V 0.43A; battery430mAh; earbuds 60mAh each |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Dimensions | 53.9 × 53.9 × 27.4mm | — |
| Case Weight | 32.8g | Not separately specified; approximately 47g including earbuds |
| Case Features | Protective charging case | Attached carrying strap; status indicator; hinged lid |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Touch Control | Customisable touch controls for supported playback, tracks, calls and voice assistant; mono mode supported |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IPX4 (Splash and Sweat Resistant) | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | — | Replaceable ear tips in three sizes |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Redmi Buds 6 Play | Soundcore P25i True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Buds 6 Play earbuds | Left and right P25i earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging case | Charging case with attached carrying strap |
| Audio Cable | True wireless design | Not applicable; true wireless audio |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | Additional S and L ear tips | Three sizes of replaceable ear tips |
| Documentation | User manual | Quick start guide and safety manual, per shared-family Japan package list |
| Charging Cable | — | USB charging cable; Anker Japan specifies USB-C cable without opposite connector or length |
Similarities
- Both work with a companion app.
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both have a range of up to 10 m.
- Both use 10 mm drivers.
- Same frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz.
In summary
Choose Redmi Buds 6 Play for longer rated battery life and a lighter build; Soundcore P25i offers longer rated battery life.
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