Xiaomi has introduced the Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro smartphone in China. In addition to the smartphone, there is news that Xiaomi is planning to release a new set of headphones, which could be the Xiaomi Buds 5. These headphones were discovered (via TheTechOutlook) on several certification sites, including the FCC, under the model number M2341E1, which hints at an imminent launch.
The FCC listing contains some information about the Xiaomi Buds 5, which shows that they will operate in the frequency range of 2400 MHz to 2483.5 MHz and are equipped with a PIFA antenna with an impedance of 50 ohms. According to the listing, the earbuds measure 17.18 mm x 20.17 mm x 30 mm, and the case measures 53.2 mm x 24.5 mm x 53.93 mm, with a total weight of 44.7 grams for the earbuds and case.
In addition to the FCC database, Xiaomi Buds 5 have been spotted on other certification platforms such as SDPPI, SIRIM, and CMIIT, hinting at the possibility of a quick global launch. While the detailed specs of the headphones remain under wraps, we can take a look at the Xiaomi Buds 4 to get an idea of what to expect from the successor.
Specifications of Xiaomi Buds 4:
Xiaomi Buds 4 have a semi-in-ear design, like AirPods, without silicone earbuds and are IPX54 waterproof. There are cutouts for microphones on each earbud, and there are control buttons on the leg.
For sound reproduction, they feature a dual graphene magnetic dynamic driver, intelligent active noise cancellation, 360-degree spatial sound, and transparency mode. They support wireless Hi-Res audio certification, LHDC 5.0 for CD-level sound quality, and have three built-in microphones with noise cancellation, including wind noise cancellation during calls.
The earbuds come with a pebble-shaped charging case with a two-tone design that provides 6 hours of playback and a total battery life of 30 hours. Each earbud is powered by a 480 mAh battery, each earbud has a 30 mAh cell, and can connect to two devices simultaneously.