Xiaomi introduced the Buds 5 wireless headphones in China in July 2024, followed by the global launch of this model (review). Now, a new leak from a Digital Chat Station informant suggests that the company is working on a more advanced Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro series.
The upcoming flagship Buds 5 Pro headphones are expected to bring several improvements, including new connectivity and interactive controls.
One of the biggest updates to the basic Buds 5 will be the Wi-Fi-enabled version, which will significantly improve connectivity and audio streaming.
Another highlight of the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro headphones will be the real-time translation feature, which will allow users to translate conversations on the go. Wireless charging is also expected to be supported, making them more convenient for everyday use.
In addition, the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro TWS headphones are credited with compression-based gesture control, which will provide more efficient and intuitive user interaction, and their premiere is expected at the end of the month in China, along with the Xiaomi 15 Ultra camera phone.