One UI 8.5 build revealed Galaxy Buds 4 & Buds 4 Pro codenames

Samsung is actively working on extending its truly wireless earbuds family by introducing the next-generation Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Meanwhile, a report reveals the code name for these earbuds.
Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro in July; now the company is looking forward to launching the successor models, Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro.
In a few recent months, several reports regarding the Galaxy Buds 4 lineup have surfaced online, which reveal that the company started working on the Galaxy Buds 4 models and also started firmware testing.
Previously, it was reported that the One UI 8.5 leak hints at the Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. Now, a new report from one of our reliable colleagues, Android Authority, reveals that while digging through an unreleased One UI 8.5 build, two interesting strings that hint at the codenames for the Galaxy Buds 4 & Buds 4 Pro.

According to the strings, the Galaxy Buds 4 is codenamed “Handel,” while the Buds 4 Pro is “Bach.” The company has named these buds after classical composers, Handel and Bach, who were Baroque-era composers, born in 1685.
The exact launch timeline for these buds is yet to be revealed, but it’s highly anticipated that Samsung could launch in early 2026, possibly alongside the upcoming Galaxy S26 series.




