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Samsung Galaxy Buds Core

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Galaxy Buds Core

Released June 2025.3Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Article dated 26 June 2025: Samsung India named a June 27 launch date and Samsung's UAE site published the specifications. SamMobile reports the India launch at INR 4,999. Last checked 21 October 2026.

Form factor
In-ear
ANC
Yes
Battery life
Not available
With case
35h

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General

Series
Galaxy Buds1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026
Model numbers
SM-R410, SM-R410NZKAINU, SM-R410NZWAINU, SM-R410NZKAASA, SM-R410NZKALTA, SM-R410NZKAMEA, SM-R410NZWAMEA, SM-R410NZKAXFA1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026India page lists SM-R410NZKAINU (black) and SM-R410NZWAINU (white). Other regional pages list the remaining suffixes. The suffix is a regional and colour code, not separate hardware.2Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-white-sm-r410nzwameaRead 13 October 2026Africa page SM-R410NZWAMEA (white). The UAE page lists SM-R410NZKAMEA and the South Africa page SM-R410NZKAXFA. The Philippines page lists SM-R410NZKAASA and the Latin America page SM-R410NZKALTA.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
June 20253Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Month only. Samsung unveiled the model on 26 to 27 June 2025.
Status
Available3Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Samsung regional sites still list the model in October 2026.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
IN, AE, PH, ZA, MY2Maker product pagesamsung.com/africa_en/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-white-sm-r410nzwameaRead 13 October 2026Samsung sites for India, the UAE, the Philippines and South Africa list the product with the same specification table. The US page returned no product.8Press releasenews.samsung.com/my/samsung-unveils-galaxy-buds-core-for-the-everyday-userRead 21 October 2026Samsung Malaysia newsroom, 8 Sep 2025: Galaxy Buds Core is now available in black and white at a recommended price of RM199. Malaysia is added to the markets. The release also says three microphones work in unison to capture the voice.
Colours
Black, White1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Colour chips White and Black.4Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-buds-core-launched-priceRead 13 October 2026Black and White.
Segment
Music1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Sold as everyday music earbuds in the Galaxy Buds range.

Design

Form factor
In-ear6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Box includes ear tips in three sizes. The earbud seals with ear tips and has ANC.
Bud shape
Stemless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Product photos on the page show a compact body with no stalk and a silicone wingtip.
Use one bud alone
Not available
RGB lighting
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud
TypeRoleDiameter (mm)Count per earbud
DynamicFull range6.51
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Specifications detail: Speaker 1-way. Read as one full-range driver per earbud. The 6.5 mm diameter comes from the Samsung Latin America launch release and the driver type from EarbudsArena. Samsung India names neither.7Press releasenews.samsung.com/latin/samsung-presenta-los-galaxy-buds-core-con-cancelacion-de-ruido-e-integracion-con-galaxy-aiRead 21 October 2026Launch release of 12 Aug 2025 for Latin America: powerful sound with enhanced bass thanks to the 6.5mm driver. The India page lists Speaker 1-way, so one full-range driver per earbud is stored. The release does not name the driver type.
Driver type
Dynamic6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec table: Driver 6.55 mm dynamic. Samsung states 6.5 mm and does not name the type. Dynamic is taken from this review.
Driver size
6.5mm
Drivers per bud
1
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Not available
Impedance
Not available
Sensitivity
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Max sample rate
Not available
Max bit depth
Not available
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio
Not available
Head tracking
Not available

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured)
Dark and bassy tuning with strong mid-bass and sub-bass. Laid-back centre mids and smooth treble. The Clear preset lifts mids and reduces bass fullness.5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Reviewer's listening tests with tracks. No frequency response measurement is published.
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
Not available
Deviation from target (measured)
Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured)
Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured)
Not available
Sound leakage (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Call quality notes (measured)
Voice is clear with plenty of volume in quiet. With background noise the voice picks up metallic artifacts. Wind makes them stronger.5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Reviewer's call tests in quiet, office, cafe and wind.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
Not available
Latency (measured)
Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Latency in game mode (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
Not available
Longest tested use per charge
Not available
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
Not available

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds
61Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Highlights: crystal clear calls with a 3 mic setup on each earbud. Specifications: Number of MIC 6. Stored as the 6 voice microphones across the pair. The page does not split ANC and call roles.3Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Article: you get three mics per bud.
All microphones in both earbuds
61Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Specifications detail: Number of MIC 6. Feature text: 3 microphones per earbud work together for calls. Shared call and ANC roles are not split.
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Not available
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Sidetone
Not available

Connectivity

Chip
Not available
Connections
Bluetooth1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Connectivity section: Bluetooth v5.4. No other connection is listed.
Bluetooth
5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
AAC, SBC, Samsung Seamless1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Audio Codec: AAC, SBC, Scalable Codec. Stored as Samsung Seamless, the list name for this codec. Samsung Latin America names it Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC) in its launch release.7Press releasenews.samsung.com/latin/samsung-presenta-los-galaxy-buds-core-con-cancelacion-de-ruido-e-integracion-con-galaxy-aiRead 21 October 2026Release: Bluetooth 5.4 and codecs AAC, SBC and Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC).
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Multipoint
No5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: no multipoint connection. One device at a time. A second Samsung-account device can switch more easily.
Multipoint devices
Not available
Multipoint with LDAC
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Auto Switch shifts the connection from a Samsung Galaxy smartphone to a Samsung Galaxy Tab. It needs Samsung devices.
Fast pairing
Not available
Audio sharing
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Wireless receiver
Not available
Receiver connector
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available
Lowest claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Platforms
Android, iOS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Footnote: connecting as Bluetooth audio is available regardless of operating system. Advanced settings need Android 11.0 or above with 1.5 GB of memory. Android and iOS are stored.
Connection per platform
Not available
Features that need a specific device
FeatureNeeds
Galaxy Wearable settingsAdvanced settings need a smartphone with Android 11.0 or above and at least 1.5 GB of memory. Bluetooth audio works with any operating system. A Samsung account login is required to activate and change settings.
Interpreter and Live TranslateCompatible Samsung Galaxy device with Galaxy AI. Interpreter needs a Samsung account login and some languages need a language pack. The translation runs on the phone.
Auto SwitchMoves the connection between Samsung Galaxy devices, for example from a Galaxy smartphone to a Galaxy Tab.
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery per bud
65mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Earbud Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical) 65. A leak quoted 200 mAh for both earbuds and is not used.
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeIncludes case rechargesHours (h)
ANC offYes35
ANC onYes20
Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Specifications and footnote 8: with ANC off the earbuds and case provide up to 35 hours of play time. With ANC on they provide up to 20 hours. Tested by Samsung with pre-produced units paired to a recent Galaxy smartphone at default settings. Earbuds-only runtime is not published.
Longest claimed use per charge
Not available
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
Not available
Total with case (claimed)
35h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
20h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
Full charge time, buds
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
Quick charge time
Not available
Earbud playback after quick charge
Not available

Charging case

Case battery
500mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Case Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical) 500.
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
USB-C4Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-buds-core-launched-priceRead 13 October 2026Case has a USB Type-C port for charging. The same article also says the case features wireless charging. Samsung does not list it and two hands-on reviews say there is none, so wireless_charging is stored as false.
Case full charge time
Not available
Wireless charging
No3Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/full-galaxy-buds-core-specs-revealed-and-samsungs-finally-fixed-our-main-issue-with-the-buds-feRead 21 October 2026Article: the Buds FE lacked wireless charging and that does not seem to have been added in the Buds Core. Soft wording, so it backs the two reviews that state there is none.5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec list: wireless charging not supported.6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Spec table: USB-C charging, no wireless charging. Scarbir also lists wireless charging as not supported. SamMobile launch coverage says the case has wireless charging, but Samsung lists none and two hands-on reviews say there is none.
Wireless standards
Not available
Wireless charging power
Not available
Speaker in case
Not available
Screen on case
Not available
Case works as audio transmitter
Not available

Controls

Controls
Touch5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Touch controls. Long-press can be set to volume, ANC modes, Spotify or the voice assistant.
Earbud volume control
Touch5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Long-press options in the app: volume, ANC modes, Spotify or the voice assistant. Volume on touch and hold is therefore possible only when that gesture is assigned to volume.
Gestures
Single tap: pause or resume music, Touch and hold: switch the noise control mode, configurable in the Galaxy Wearable app1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Feature text: pause the song with a single tap and play on with the same gesture. A footnote names touch and hold for ANC. Double and triple tap functions are not stated on the maker page and are not stored.
Remappable controls
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Page footnote: ANC is on by default and the touch and hold gesture for ANC can be configured in the Galaxy Wearable app. Only that gesture is stated as configurable.
Voice assistant
Not available

Sensors and health

In-ear detection
Yes5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026App options include activating or deactivating auto-pause and play.
Sensors
Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Touch sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Sensors: Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor.
Heart rate sensor
Not available
Skin temperature sensing
Not available
Hearing aid feature
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Hearing test
Not available
Hearing protection
Not available
Health features
Not available

Fit and durability

Ear tips included
S, M, L6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Box lists small, medium and large ear tips and wing tips.
Ear tip materials
Not available
Stabilisers
Wing tips1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Feature text: silicone wingtips for a pressure-free fit.
Ear tip fit test
Yes6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026App includes a fit test for ear tips.
Dust and water rating, buds
IP541Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Durability IP54.
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available

Software

Companion app
Galaxy Wearable1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Footnote names the Galaxy Wearable app for advanced settings.
App platforms
Android5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Review: app support on Android only. Galaxy Wearable plus a dedicated earbud plug-in. The app does not work on iPhone.
User firmware updates
Yes5Reviewscarbir.com/tws/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026App can update the firmware.
Finding network
Samsung Find1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Samsung Find shows the last known location and rings the case when it is open. Services and Applications: Samsung Find Yes.
Precision finding
Not available
Live translation
Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Interpreter supports on-the-spot translation through the earbuds with a connected Galaxy smartphone. The translation is provided by the phone.

Dimensions and weight

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Weight per bud
5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Earbud Weight 5.3 g.
Bud dimensions
Width17.1Height19.2Depth22.2mm(0.7 × 0.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Earbud Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 19.2 x 17.1 x 22.2.
Case weight
31.2g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Case Weight 31.2 g.
Case dimensions
Width50Height50Depth27.7mm(2 × 2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/in/business/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds-core-black-sm-r410nzkainuRead 21 October 2026Case Dimension (HxWxD, mm) 50.0 x 50.0 x 27.7.

Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
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Other certifications
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In the box

In the box
Earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips (small, medium, large), Wing tips, User manual6Reviewearbudsarena.com/samsung-galaxy-buds-core-reviewRead 21 October 2026Unboxing list: earbuds, charging case, small, medium and large ear tips, wing tips, user manual. No charging cable in the box.
Cables included
Not available

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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