Is the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro worth the upgrade from the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro actually scores 13.2 points below the Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on noise cancelling (8.7 to 6.0) and calls (8.7 to 6.5). On paper: battery life (anc on) 5 h to 6 h and battery incl. case 33 h to 36 h. Worth checking: bluetooth goes 6.0 to 5.3 and wireless range goes 12 m to 10 m. It is at least $143 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.67.5
- Noise cancelling8.76.0
- Battery8.27.5
- Calls8.76.5
- Value8.38.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | FreeBuds Pro 5 | Redmi Buds 4 Pro | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 | |
| Water resistance | IP57 | IP54 | |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 5 h | 6 h | |
| Battery incl. case | 33 h | 36 h | |
| Wireless range | 12 m | 10 m | |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm | |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
| Quick charge | 3 min → 1 h | 5 min → 2 h | |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 48 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "FreeBuds Pro 5 to Redmi Buds 4 Pro". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.