Emir BardakçıToday, the brand officially started teasing their new flagship accessory set which will redefine our expectations of audio from our smartphones. REDMI Buds 8 Pro. As someone who has been monitoring the wearables space this year, it is exciting to see this product come out, especially since it is arriving in the market at the same time as the mighty REDMI Turbo 5 Max.
TL;DR: What You Need to Know
- Flagship Audio: Offers enhanced intelligent noise cancellation and a three-frequency sound experience.
- Premium Finish: Available in Misty Blue, Mystic Black, and Ice White with a silky, skin-friendly matte metallic finish.
- Seamless Switching: Deeply integrated with Xiaomi HyperConnect for seamless device handoffs.
- Global Rebrand: Although they will be launching in China initially, these will soon follow in the international market.
A Design That Punches Above Its Weight
One of the first things we noticed about the REDMI Buds 8 Pro is the move towards a more premium design. These buds depart from the glossy plastic designs that we saw in the previous versions and come with a matte metallic design. The clean and dynamic design of the charging case and the stubby stem design of the earbuds themselves scream “flagship design.” We particularly love the Misty Blue color scheme, which exudes a certain subtle and luxurious feel, complete with imitation finish on the latest Xiaomi Pad series.
Can Intelligent ANC Really Make a Difference?
But the question we’re left wondering is: “Will the new ‘Intelligent Noise Cancellation’ be nothing more than hype?” From the pre-release teasers, the REDMI Buds 8 Pro feature an adaptive algorithm to detect the environment and make adjustments to the ANC on the fly. What this means is that when you’re transitioning from an quiet office environment to a noisy street environment when wearing the buds, they’ll automatically turn up the isolation without needing any manual settings changes. This is what Xiaomi calls Xiaomi HyperOS – making the hardware work for you and not the other way around.
Global Market Logic: What to Expect
The Global Market Logic refers As people outside China, it’s essential for us to understand the Xiaomi localization process. The new product, REDMI Turbo 5 Max, which has also been launched along with the new earbuds, is expected to be launched internationally with the name POCO X8 Pro Max. We are of the expectation that REDMI BUDS 8 PRO will follow suit, with a potential launch in global markets as a high-end POCO audio brand. Traditionally, Global Xiaomi batteries and accessories may have a slightly different spec from their Chinese counterparts; hence, we shall be keen on their global spec announcement.
What’s Next?
The pre-order phase has begun in China, with expected shipping to follow later in the month. For individuals with a device that houses a Snapdragon 8 Elite, it seems that these earbuds will provide the most optimized audio available. Would you like me to alert you as soon as the global pricing for the POCO-branded variant is announced?
