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Samsung Galaxy Buds+ vs Samsung Galaxy Buds2
Product A: Samsung
93 of 166 known
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Product B: Samsung
79 of 166 known
Change Samsung Galaxy Buds2
57 of 157 fields differ
- 28 different values
- 29 known for one only
- 37 the same
- 63 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Battery lifeA: 11hB: 7.5hGalaxy Buds+ is 3.5 h higher.
- With caseA: 22hB: 29hGalaxy Buds2 is 7 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGalaxy Buds+: 17.5 × 22.5 mm
- BGalaxy Buds2: 17 × 20.9 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A6.3g
B5g
Case weight
A39.6g
B41.2g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
SM-R175NZKAEUA, SM-R1751Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK Black model row SM-R175NZKAEUA. Full public API reopened through an ordinary request.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026
GTIN / EAN
880609019634819Retailer pagebusiness.currys.co.uk/catalogue/tv-entertainment/headphones/samsung-galaxy-buds-wireless-bluetooth-earphones-black/N602642WRead 7 October 2026Exact original UK Black SM-R175NZKAEUA, corroborated by MobileFun exact part number. Mixed Black/White factory-code listing with 8806090196454 is not a uniquely bound contrary reference.20Retailer pagemobilefun.com/official-samsung-galaxy-buds-true-wireless-earphones-black-80536Read 7 October 2026Key Details explicitly pairs SM-R175NZKAEUA and 8806090196348 with Black. Thirteen-digit GTIN is retained despite the retailer UPC label. Its six-hour prose and generic multi-device wording are not imported.
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
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Samsung Galaxy Buds+14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026A notice on the RTINGS Galaxy Buds+ review says these headphones were replaced by the Samsung Galaxy Buds2.15Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.
Successor
Samsung Galaxy Buds217Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Explicit model successor. Existing samsung-galaxy-buds2 record verified. No sibling measurement is imported.33Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS says the Galaxy Buds2 are the next generation of the Galaxy Buds+.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Black, White, Blue, Red, Aura Blue, Purple (BTS Edition)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 202617Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds-plus-truly-wirelessRead 7 October 2026Public tested-variants section explicitly lists Aura Blue as a later finish. The original maker Blue name is retained for its launch finish. Protected numeric measurement tables were not accessed or used.18Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/i-purple-you-introducing-samsung-galaxy-s20-plus-5g-s20-plus-and-galaxy-buds-plus-bts-editionsRead 5 October 2026Later Purple BTS Edition finish belongs to the same Buds+ generation. The reference Black package does not inherit BTS photo cards or promotional wireless charger. No separate colour variant product is created.
Design
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Form factor
In-ear6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 202632Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Canal tips seal the ear and are supplemented by wing stabilizers.
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
Not available
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Drivers and sound
2 of 17 differ
Drivers per bud
ASamsung Galaxy Buds+
| Type | Role | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 1 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Exact product describes a dynamic woofer and dynamic tweeter per earbud, not two balanced armatures.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20268Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Purchased-unit teardown shows one dynamic low/mid transducer and one dynamic high transducer per bud. No published circular diameter. It explicitly rejects the balanced-armature interpretation.
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2
| Type | Role | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Woofer | 1 |
| Dynamic | Tweeter | 1 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20263Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Two-way woofer and tweeter. Current maker page explicitly says dynamic. Teardown confirms two separate dynamic transducers. Diameter unstated.11Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Separate woofer and tweeter dynamic transducers. J1617G module length about 6.2 mm and thickness 5.89 mm are not circular driver diameters, so not stored as size_mm.
Driver type
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Driver size
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Drivers per bud
2
2
Diaphragm material
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
Not available
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Personalised sound
Not available
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Onboard EQ
Not available
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Custom EQ bands
Not available
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EQ presets
Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost21Maker product pagesamsung.com/ph/support/mobile-devices/how-to-optimize-your-sound-experience-with-galaxy-budsRead 7 October 2026Six named Galaxy Wearable EQ presets. Maker also states availability in Buds+ iOS app on iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or higher. Not custom independently adjustable bands or proof of automatic EQ.
Normal, Bass boost, Soft, Dynamic, Clear, Treble boost12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Six named presets. Source explicitly excludes custom EQ. Noise modes and fit test are separate.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Not available
Head tracking
Not available
Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Current exact maker page names Dolby Head Tracking with 360 Audio. One UI 3.1 or later, supported apps and content. Added in 2022, not a launch feature.6Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Model-specific R177XXU0AVC8 dated April 4, 2022 adds 360 Audio on One UI 3.1 or higher. Current product page separately proves head tracking.
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Yes4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026Maker lists low, medium, high and extra high. These are ambient volume settings, not ANC strength levels.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp32-33 adjust ambient volume. Extra-high mode is enabled in Labs. This is not adaptive ANC.
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
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Wind noise reduction
Yes30Maker product pager1.community.samsung.com/t5/%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4%EB%9F%AC%EB%B8%94-%EC%9B%8C%EC%B9%98-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%EA%B8%B0%ED%83%80/%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%ED%94%8C%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4-galaxy-buds-%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4%EB%B2%84%EB%93%9C-%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4-%EC%97%85%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%86%8C%EC%8B%9D-%EC%9E%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4/td-p/5238731Read 7 October 2026Samsung product-staff moderator states preceding update improved loud wind during Ambient Sound and ATE3 makes operation more natural. This is firmware processing, not a physical mesh or selectable dedicated wind mode. Authorship and paragraph readable in public index. Direct page returned an access page, without bypass. Independent Notebookcheck ATD3 update reporting corroborates calls/ambient scope.31Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-new-software-update-fixes-major-call-issue-red-versions-launch-in-a-new-market.461701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Independent April 2020 update reporting identifies R175XXU0ATD3 and wind-noise improvements in calls and ambient operation. No GSMArena-only value extraction used.
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Published legacy measurement curve shows modest bass emphasis, with little midrange and treble amplification.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Published legacy testing system response curve and analysis. Not the later B&K 5128 fixture. No numeric target deviation is estimated.
Measured response has elevated sub-bass relative to the reviewer target. Bass can mask some midrange detail.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Exact published lab curve and prose. Firmware, codec, target revision and original fixture are unstated. No graph points converted into numeric dB. Numeric measured runtime is omitted because this review and FE comparison give 5 hours 3 minutes while the Pro comparison gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC, without resolving the difference.13Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-2-61210Read 5 October 2026Exact Buds2 curve and default-response discussion corroborate relative bass emphasis and midrange masking. Battery paragraph gives 5 hours 9 minutes with ANC at constant 75 dB SPL, conflicting with standalone review and FE comparison at 5 hours 3 minutes. Numeric measured runtime remains omitted. Sibling Buds Pro attenuation and driver details are excluded.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Published non-standardized microphone demo. Review reports limited vocal-band distortion and suppression of background noise.9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Only non-standardized demo is labelled. Published FAQ describes limited voice-band distortion and environmental rejection. No ideal, street or windy standardized demos are invented.
Published ideal, office and windy microphone demos. Review reports keyboard noise pickup and weak wind handling.12Reviewsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-60669Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, office and windy demos. Exact recording host, firmware and codec are unstated. No subjective votes converted into voice score.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ASamsung Galaxy Buds+
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| No | 11.73 |
| No | 12.17 |
Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Published 11 hours 44 minutes, one earbud charge. Right bud depleted 24 minutes before the left. No ANC hardware. Exact battery-test host, codec, volume and firmware are unstated. The review discusses S10e pairing and R175XXU0ATA6 in a separate FAQ, which are not silently assigned to the runtime.10Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Exact tested runtime 12 hours 10 minutes at medium volume from one charge. ANC absent. Test codec, firmware and exact runtime host are unstated. Approximate case-total extrapolation is not stored as measured runtime. Latency ranges and approximately 80 ms Gaming mode lack exact test-route conditions and are omitted.
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2
Not availableLongest tested use per charge
12.17h
Not available
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
62Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Call section explicitly states both exterior microphones work with the third inner microphone. Six physical call capsules across the pair, not six necessarily active simultaneously.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 4 explains two exterior mics transmit voice in quiet/normal surroundings, while the inner mic captures voice through inner-ear acoustics when noise is detected. This is physical eligible count, not a constant active count.8Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual three physical microphones per bud collaborate for calls. A vibration sensor is not counted.
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All microphones in both earbuds
61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20266Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20268Review52audio.com/archives/40254.htmlRead 5 October 2026Six physical capsules across the pair. The 160 mA bud and 600 mA case label values are charging input currents, not capacities. Actual cell labels 85 mAh and 270 mAh do not justify treating those currents as batteries.
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
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Mic mute control
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Connectivity
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Chip
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable Codec3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth profiles
LE Audio
Not available
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Auracast
Not available
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Multipoint
No11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 2026Current maker note explicitly says earbuds cannot connect to multiple sources simultaneously. Original maker-sheet Multi-Point claim is not actual supported functionality.32Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/samsung-galaxy-buds-test.71245Read 7 October 2026Firsthand test states only one Bluetooth source can be connected at a time, despite the initial announcement. Pairing memory and account switching are distinct.
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
Yes13Press releaseapi.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-one-ui-3-1-update-brings-select-powerful-features-from-the-galaxy-s21-to-the-galaxy-s20-galaxy-note20-and-galaxy-z-seriesRead 5 October 2026Original February 18, 2021 One UI 3.1 release explicitly includes Buds+, requiring an earbud software update rolling out from late February. Not a 2020 launch feature.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002627Read 5 October 2026Current exact Buds+ eligibility list and Galaxy One UI 3.1 or later, same Samsung Account conditions. Automatic routing is distinct from generic Bluetooth multipoint.
Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Pages 33 and 35 automatic call switching and seamless connection. Account route is separate from concurrent generic multipoint.
Fast pairing
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Latency
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Low latency mode
Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, Other7Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026
Connection per platform
ASamsung Galaxy Buds+
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Other | Bluetooth | Not available |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Windows | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Other | Bluetooth | Not available |
Features that need a specific device
ASamsung Galaxy Buds+
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Original companion apps | Original mobile requirement is Android 5.0 or later with at least 1.5 GB RAM, or iPhone 7 or later with iOS 10 or later. Galaxy Buds Manager firmware updates support Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, or macOS 10.8 or later. Current mobile app requirements can differ. |
| Bixby touch activation | Compatible Bixby phone and voice-command hold assignment. Assigning volume to hold uses both sides and prevents Bixby hold activation. |
| Ambient sound | Adjust in Galaxy Wearable. Extra-high amplification is enabled in Labs. It can cause feedback with poor fitting ear tips. |
| Hear own voice during calls | Enable Use Ambient sound during calls in Galaxy Wearable Advanced settings. |
| Gaming mode | Compatible Samsung Android phone with Galaxy Wearable Labs. Not an iOS feature. |
| Auto Switch | Later earbud firmware and compatible Galaxy devices with One UI 3.1 or later, signed into the same Samsung Account. The original 2020 account pairing feature alone was not automatic audio routing. |
| Buds Together and Music Share | Compatible Galaxy host and software. Current maker host eligibility explicitly includes Buds+. Sharing one stream with another earbud pair is separate from concurrent connections to multiple audio sources. |
| Microsoft Swift Pair | Windows 10 version 1803 or later and compatible earbud software. Samsung Easy Pair on phones is a separate pairing route. |
| SmartThings Find | Registered Samsung account and compatible updated Galaxy apps on Android 8 or later. Buds+ must be charged and out of the case to emit the BLE finding signal. Saved last location can remain available when disconnected. The case is not asserted to broadcast. |
| Wind noise reduction | Firmware processing described in R175XXU0ATD3 and R175XXU0ATE3 updates. Applies to calls or Ambient Sound operation, not adaptive ANC or a selectable wind mode. |
Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 6 still advertises Multi-Point, contradicting actual testing and current maker no-simultaneous-device support. Page 3 describes pairing memory. The old multipoint claim is not retained. Its PSAS description explicitly does not substitute for a medical hearing aid. Its separate 10-minute/3-hour quick charge claim requires under 30 percent battery and cable plus case. That starting-level note is not silently assigned to the different three-minute claim.7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p36 switching describes selecting an already paired device. It does not independently prove concurrent source connections. Original Find My Earbuds on p37 is a nearby beep, not proof of a crowd finding network.13Press releaseapi.samsungmobilepress.com/press-releases/samsung-one-ui-3-1-update-brings-select-powerful-features-from-the-galaxy-s21-to-the-galaxy-s20-galaxy-note20-and-galaxy-z-seriesRead 5 October 202614Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10002627Read 5 October 202615Maker product pagesamsung.com/ro/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a23-5g-awesome-blue-128gb-sm-a236-sm-a236blbveueRead 5 October 202622Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-software-updatesRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.24Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-smartthings-find-globally-a-new-way-to-quickly-and-easily-locate-your-galaxy-devicesRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.30Maker product pager1.community.samsung.com/t5/%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4%EB%9F%AC%EB%B8%94-%EC%9B%8C%EC%B9%98-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%EA%B8%B0%ED%83%80/%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-%EB%B2%84%EC%A6%88-%ED%94%8C%EB%9F%AC%EC%8A%A4-galaxy-buds-%EC%9D%B4%EC%96%B4%EB%B2%84%EB%93%9C-%EC%86%8C%ED%94%84%ED%8A%B8%EC%9B%A8%EC%96%B4-%EC%97%85%EB%8D%B0%EC%9D%B4%ED%8A%B8-%EC%86%8C%EC%8B%9D-%EC%9E%85%EB%8B%88%EB%8B%A4/td-p/5238731Read 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.31Press articlenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-new-software-update-fixes-major-call-issue-red-versions-launch-in-a-new-market.461701.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Conditions for this source feature are stated in the corresponding field note.
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Galaxy Wearable app | Android 7.0 or later and at least 1.5 GB RAM for original Buds2 app support. No iOS companion app support. |
| Samsung connection popup | Samsung Android 8.0 or later with SmartThings. This is not proof of Google Fast Pair or Microsoft Swift Pair. |
| Auto Switch | Galaxy phones or tablets with One UI 3.1 or later and same Samsung Account. Supported Galaxy Watch4 or later route. App and device support varies. |
| 360 Audio and head tracking | Current earbud firmware and Samsung Galaxy phone or tablet with One UI 3.1 or later. App and content support varies. Added after launch. |
| Gaming mode | Galaxy Wearable Labs and compatible Samsung Android host. No numeric latency promise. |
| Galaxy AI translation | Paired compatible Samsung Galaxy phone processes Live Translate or Interpreter. Maker names S24 family as of February 2024. Account, software, language and network conditions apply. |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
61mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical capacity is 61 mAh per bud. Exact teardown cell is rated 58 mAh. These are different capacity scopes.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026
User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
ASamsung Galaxy Buds+
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 11 |
| ANC off | Yes | 22 |
| Call | No | 7.5 |
| Call | Yes | 15 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Footnote 1: pre-production earbuds paired with a recent Galaxy phone at default settings and Ambient Sound off. Exact phone, codec, firmware and volume are unstated. Charging used a Samsung adapter. This applies to music 11/22 hours, not an inferred call condition.3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026Music 11 hours per charge and 22 total including case recharges. Calls 7.5 hours per charge and 15 total. Buds+ has no ANC. Ambient mode during call testing, host, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 5 |
| ANC on | Yes | 20 |
| ANC off | No | 7.5 |
| ANC off | Yes | 29 |
| Call | No | 3.5 |
| Call | Yes | 13 |
| Call | Yes | 14 |
Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Five hours with ANC plus 15 additional hours from the case means 20 total, not 15 total. Preproduction Buds2 on a recently released Galaxy smartphone at default ANC-on settings. Exact host model, codec, volume and firmware are unstated.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Music 5/20 hours ANC on and 7.5/29 ANC off. Calls 3.5 hours per charge in both ANC states. Case-inclusive call totals are 13 with ANC and 14 without ANC. The call table mode does not encode ANC, so conditions are kept here.
Longest claimed use per charge
11h
7.5h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
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5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
11h
7.5h
Total with case (claimed)
22h
29h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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20h
Talk time (claimed)
7.5h
3.5h
Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
1h2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Three-minute, approximately one-hour earbud playback claim. Footnote 1 supplies default Ambient Sound off and Samsung adapter charging. The original UK release restricts this claim to wired charging.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/galaxy-buds-change-the-way-you-experience-soundRead 5 October 2026Footnote 3 explicitly restricts the three-minute, one-hour playback claim to wired charging tests. Original US prose also mentions wireless charging, so exact UK condition takes priority.
Charging case
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Case battery
472mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Maker typical case-cell capacity is 472 mAh. Teardown also prints 472 mAh on the case battery label. Neither is USB output capacity.3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 202611Review52audio.com/archives/93500.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact case cell EB-BR190ABY label: 472 mAh and 1.81 Wh at 3.85 V. Reviewer calls printed capacity rated while maker calls the same numeric case capacity typical. No conversion or USB output-capacity substitution.
User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Touch and hold to mute or unmute during calls, Double tap earbud edge for volume in Labs7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed pp26 and 31 explicitly allow holding the touchpad to mute/unmute during a call. Page 38 Labs adds edge double-tap volume.
Single, double and triple tap, Touch and hold, Double tap earbud edge in Labs5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026R177XXU0AUH2 dated August 24, 2021 adds double-tap earbud edge in Labs, ambient during calls and one-earbud noise control. Not copied from a Pro or FE guide.
Remappable controls
Voice assistant
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Yes6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 20269Measurementsoundguys.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-plus-review-28974Read 5 October 2026Audio pauses when both buds are removed. Reinsertion does not resume playback automatically.
Sensors
Accelerometer, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026API lists accelerometer, Hall and proximity. Touch is additionally documented in the exact manual and maker sheet.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Wing tips6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 20267Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
Galaxy Wearable (Android), Samsung Galaxy Buds (iOS) and Galaxy Buds Manager (Windows and macOS)7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202611Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026
Galaxy Wearable (Android) and Galaxy Buds (Windows)5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20268Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current exact eligibility includes Buds2 in Galaxy Buds PC app from Microsoft Store. Original Galaxy Wearable Android route and Windows route are distinct. Older Buds Manager for Mac belongs to different models.
App platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Printed p21 Android/iOS. Page 42 Galaxy Buds Manager supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 and macOS 10.8 or later for firmware updates. The newer Galaxy Buds PC app is not substituted.11Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Galaxy Buds Manager section explicitly includes Buds+ on Windows and Mac. The newer Galaxy Buds PC app list excludes Buds+.
Android, Windows5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20267Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001319Read 5 October 2026Buds2 is excluded from the iOS Buds app despite iPhone Bluetooth audio and call support.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
Yes7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 202612Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026
Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-R177/019815210824/eng.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-R177 firmware history lists releases through July 24, 2025. No future update promise, LC3 or Auracast feature inferred.8Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001316Read 5 October 2026Current manufacturer instructions explicitly update Buds2 through the Windows PC app. No iOS updater or future support promise.
Finding network
Samsung Find, Last location in the app24Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-smartthings-find-globally-a-new-way-to-quickly-and-easily-locate-your-galaxy-devicesRead 7 October 2026Samsung provider under the legacy SmartThings Find name. UK launch explicitly includes Buds+ in BLE crowd finding. Compatible Galaxy Android 8 or later, registered Samsung account and updated apps required. Charged earbuds must be out of the case to broadcast. Closed-case finding and case UWB are not asserted. Current exact-model maker guide corroborates saved last location.25Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/support/mobile-devices/comment-retrouver-mes-galaxy-budsRead 7 October 2026August 5, 2025 guide explicitly includes Buds+ and last-used location even when no longer connected to the phone. Registration/account/app requirements apply. Nearby Wearable beeping is separate from the network.
Precision finding
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width17.5Height22.5Depth19.2mm(0.7 × 0.9 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D is 22.5 x 17.5 x 19.2 mm. Unlabeled launch/review tuple 17.5 x 19.2 x 22.5 does not override the exact SKU axes.
Width17Height20.9Depth21.1mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact HxWxD labels retained. One earbud, not pair.
Case weight
Case dimensions
Width70Height26.5Depth38.8mm(2.8 × 1 × 1.5 in)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit H x W x D is 26.5 x 70 x 38.8 mm.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
FCC Part 15C26Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175LRead 7 October 2026Exact equipment-authorization grant lists FCC Rule Parts 15C. No Canadian ID is guessed from ambiguous OCR.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175RRead 7 October 2026Exact equipment-authorization grant lists FCC Rule Parts 15C. No Canadian ID is guessed from ambiguous OCR.
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FCC IDs
A3LSMR175L, A3LSMR175R26Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175LRead 7 October 2026Public reproduced FCC/TCB grant identifies Samsung SMR175L Bluetooth Headset, original equipment grant December 20, 2019. Left/right Buds+ hardware within SM-R175 family. Not a claim of market availability or a charging-case FCC identifier.27Regulatory filingfccid.io/A3LSMR175RRead 7 October 2026Public reproduced FCC/TCB grant identifies Samsung SMR175R Bluetooth Headset, original equipment grant December 20, 2019. Left/right Buds+ hardware within SM-R175 family. Not a claim of market availability or a charging-case FCC identifier.
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Wing tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Accessories-only field excludes the earbuds themselves. Exact EU guide package section supports charging case, tips, wings, quick-start guide and USB-C charging cable. Promotional or seller accessories are excluded.
Galaxy Buds2 earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, USB-C charging cable1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Cables included
ASamsung Galaxy Buds+
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
BSamsung Galaxy Buds2
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
www.samsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeua2Maker product pagesamsung.com/it/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-plus-black-sm-r175nzkaeuaRead 5 October 2026Original European Black SM-R175NZKAEUA product page remains fully readable. The old UK business product URL failed.
Spec sheet
static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdf3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/galaxy-buds-plus-unpacked2020-experience-sound-new-wayRead 5 October 2026Original Galaxy Buds+ Spec Sheet table provides model-family specifications. The separate full German maker PDF is the stored document link.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)static.mercateo.com/eb/f13e18ae90404431a069779a7875bfa3/pdf/c8301088-de87-4832-9eb5-a0e54e1e3d71_standard_pdf.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Samsung Product Marketing Management seven-page document dated February 11, 2020, mirrored by Mercateo. Downloaded and read, call-role page 4 visually inspected.
www.samsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5g3Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/the-next-chapter-in-mobile-innovation-unfold-your-world-with-galaxy-z-fold3-5g-and-galaxy-z-flip3-5gRead 5 October 2026Original maker Product Specifications table read in full. No standalone model-specific maker PDF datasheet found.
Manual
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx7Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Original SM-R175 EU English July 2020 revision 1.2, 47 PDF pages. Downloaded and read, printed p24 fitting image inspected.
org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 5 October 2026Original EU English August 2021 Rev.1.0, 45-page PDF with numbered pages 1 to 44 and copyright page. Charging layout page 7 visually inspected. English section of the separately linked September 2021 Hearable Safety Information was also read. Generic safety text does not prove a model-specific FCC ID or IP rating.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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