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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 vs Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro

What Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 does better (2) and where Buds 5 Pro wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630
6.0Score
2 advantages≈ $160
vs
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro
Xiaomi · 2025Buds 5 Pro
8.5Score
6 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls5.3
4.0Battery7.4

Why is Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630 better than Buds 5 Pro?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx5+40%
  2. Number of drivers2 vs 12×

Why is Buds 5 Pro better than Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 10 h+43%
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: Yes
  3. Battery life with ANC5 h vs 8 h+60%
  4. Total with charging case29 h vs 40 h+38%
  5. aptXNo · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: Yes
  6. LDACNo · Galaxy Buds 3 Pro SM-R630: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size—11 mm
Number of drivers21
Lowest frequency—15 Hz
Highest frequency—50,000 Hz
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Head trackingYesYes
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—3
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h10 h
Battery life with ANC5 h8 h
Total with charging case29 h40 h
Battery capacity—64 mAh
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 4,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.4
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant—
Companion appYesYes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—5.6 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX5
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx5
Dust protection (IP)55
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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