Samsung's expected clip-on earbuds have surfaced in a new leak that provides a close look at their design ahead of a planned launch later this year. Images said to come from a Samsung app display nearly every angle of the Galaxy Buds On, also called Galaxy Buds Able. The visuals show an open-ear clip-on style along with a matching charging case. The leak points to Samsung possibly choosing air-conduction audio instead of the bone-conduction approach noted in prior reports.

Samsung Galaxy Buds On Design Detailed in New Samsung App Leak

A SamMobile report states the leaked files show the earbuds on their own, as a pair and inside the charging case. Galaxy Buds Able appears to be the internal codename, while Galaxy Buds On is viewed as the likely retail name. The case in the images includes an LED status light on the front.

The renders show a two-piece build linked by a curved bridge that clips around the outer ear. One end features a rounded module with a colored accent along part of its edge, while the other has a flatter disc-shaped section with an accent ring. The illustrations suggest the rounded part sits near the ear opening and the flatter piece rests behind the ear to secure the fit.

The latest leak adds weight to the idea that Samsung has chosen an open-ear audio system rather than bone-conduction technology from earlier rumors. Open Wireless Stereo earbuds usually rely on standard speaker drivers placed outside the ear canal to send sound toward the ear while letting users hear their surroundings.

Several manufacturers, including Motorola, Huawei and Bose, already sell earbuds with a similar clip-on design. Samsung has not yet officially announced the Galaxy Buds On or Galaxy Buds Able, nor confirmed their specifications, audio technology or launch timing. The earbuds were previously expected alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8, but they did not appear at Samsung's latest Galaxy Unpacked event.

Earlier One UI firmware leaks had hinted at the ear clip design through matching icons, but the new visuals reveal the earbuds in much greater detail. The earbuds are now expected to launch with the Galaxy S26 FE, which is slated for later this year, though Samsung has not confirmed the schedule.